This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to apply work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) regulations, codes and practices in the workplace; prepare to enter a work area; apply safe working practices; and follow workplace procedures for hazard identification and risk control.

It includes responsibilities and application at operative levels for health and safety, risk management and adherence to safety practices in the gas supply industry.

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

Prepare to enter a work area

1.1

Work area access permits, clearances and isolation permissions are obtained as required from relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures

1.2

Relevant workplace WHS/OHS safety legislation and codes of practices are identified and applied when entering the work area

1.3

Safe work methods for controlling risks are obtained and applied prior to undertaking work activity in accordance with WHS/OHS workplace procedures

1.4

Preparations for the isolation of plant/machinery and equipment are carried out to prevent creation of hazards from loss of machine, system or process control in accordance with workplace procedures

1.5

Tools and equipment required for the work are checked for safety and correct functionality in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements

2

Apply safe working practices

2.1

WHS/OHS risk control measures and workplace procedures are followed

2.2

WHS/OHS procedures for workplace emergencies, accidents and fires are followed in accordance with scope of responsibility and capability

3

Follow workplace procedures for hazard identification and risk control

3.1

Hazards are identified and control measures implemented and monitored through regular and active participation in the consultation process with employer and other employees

3.2

Unplanned events and newly identified hazards in the work area are reported to relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures

3.3

WHS/OHS documentation, including incident records, are completed in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

3.4

WHS/OHS training and directives are followed in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Non-essential conditions may be found in the UEG Gas Industry Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Gas Industry

Cross Discipline