This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to carry out an emergency response in a dangerous goods incident.

It includes responding to the incident, controlling and assisting at the site, identifying product being carried, and completing reports and other required documentation in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures.

Work must be carried out in accordance with work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) codes of practice and regulations, transport emergency response plan (TERP) and workplace requirements.

Work is performed under limited supervision. It involves the application of regulatory requirements and workplace emergency response procedures when responding to accidents and emergencies.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Identify incident response procedures

1.1

Company procedures for responding to incidents and emergencies are accessed and explained

1.2

Procedures for accessing first aid are determined

1.3

Familiarisation with the use of fire safety equipment is demonstrated

2

Respond to incident

2.1

Nature, extent and degree of incident threat are assessed in accordance with emergency procedures

2.2

Guides for product being carried are located, and UN number and shipping/technical name are obtained from available documents

2.3

Resources and vulnerability of situation are analysed

2.4

Key people and relevant support agencies are identified and notified of incident and product details

2.5

Instructions and support are sought from key people and support agencies in accordance with emergency procedures and TERP

3

Apply emergency strategies

3.1

Safety and security procedures are complied with in all actions

3.2

Personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected and used in accordance with requirements of the situation, and WHS/OHS and emergency procedures

3.3

Welfare of people is guarded and protected as the first priority of any action

3.4

Exclusion zone is established around incident site

3.5

Safe access and exit are maintained for emergency services in accordance with emergency procedures and situational analysis

3.6

Controls are selected and applied to achieve objectives with minimum damage to people and the environment

3.7

Immediate response to threat or danger to people is provided while preserving personal safety, in accordance with emergency procedures

3.8

Emergency first aid treatment of minor injuries is carried out correctly and details of treatment administered are reported accurately to incident response leader

4

Communicate with and complement other personnel

4.1

Effective communication and documentation with key people and support agencies are constantly maintained

4.2

Activities are consistent with incident response leader’s plan of action

4.3

Work of other key people and support agencies is supported by own actions

5

Monitor the environment and the incident

5.1

Factors that may create or increase risk of injury or damage are constantly assessed and reported to incident response leader

5.2

Hazard controls are monitored to ensure continued effectiveness

5.3

Own and others’ health and morale are monitored and maintained

5.4

Changes in conditions and behaviour are identified and reported

6

Assist with recovery from incident

6.1

Evidence relating to incident cause is preserved and recorded as far as possible

6.2

Appropriate assistance is provided in accordance with emergency procedures

6.3

Emergency equipment is returned to a state of readiness as soon as is reasonably possible

6.4

Debriefings are attended and participated in as required

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and include:

applying own responsibilities in accordance with company procedures

collecting evidence of:

workplace documentation

load documentation

incident details

identifying and describing an incident clearly

re-stowing emergency equipment

selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE) and clothing safely and effectively under emergency conditions

using effective communication skills during emergencies

using emergency equipment including:

emergency shutdown controls

evacuation controls

spill control equipment

eye wash equipment and safety showers

fire extinguishers

using PPE and safety measures including:

chemical resistant gloves

safety headwear and footwear

safety glasses

intrinsically safe, full cover protective clothing

high visibility clothing and safety vest

evacuation controls

twoway radio.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

applicable legislative and company procedures and codes

appropriate PPE and clothing

current Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code

documents and records including

emergency information procedure (EIP)

emergency procedures guide (EPG)

environmental protection legislation and regulations

fatigue management regulations

emergency equipment operating characteristics, limitations, hazards, precautions, procedures and general care

general emergency priorities and strategies

hazard analysis techniques

hazards and precautions necessary during control activities

organisational emergency procedures:

relevant Australian Standards and certification requirements

relevant internal data entry books, including logbooks, data sheets and load sheets

relevant state/territory road rules and roads and traffic authority driving regulations and licence or permit requirements for operating heavy vehicles on unsealed roads

workplace operating procedures

survival, rescue and recovery procedures

tactics for safely handling emergencies involving dangerous goods including:

transport emergency response plan (TERP)

transport regulations as they apply to the enterprise, including local authority regulations and procedures

work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) legislation

workplace policies and procedures.

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

As a minimum, assessment must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations where it is appropriate to do so; where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated workplace operational situations that replicate workplace conditions.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Resources for assessment include:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or simulations

applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, TERP, codes of practice and operation manuals

relevant materials, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment currently used in industry.