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Evidence Guide: MSMWHS216 - Operate breathing apparatus

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MSMWHS216 - Operate breathing apparatus

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Conduct pre-donning checks and tests on breathing apparatus

  1. Inspect breathing apparatus for immediate use in accordance with procedures
  2. Report/record faulty or damaged equipment in accordance with procedures
Inspect breathing apparatus for immediate use in accordance with procedures

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Report/record faulty or damaged equipment in accordance with procedures

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

Elements describe the essential outcomes

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

1

Conduct pre-donning checks and tests on breathing apparatus

1.1

Inspect breathing apparatus for immediate use in accordance with procedures

1.2

Report/record faulty or damaged equipment in accordance with procedures

2

Operate breathing apparatus

2.1

Identify, monitor and control hazards in accordance with the procedures

2.2

Establish and maintain communication with appropriate personnel throughout the activity

2.3

Use breathing apparatus for the required activities in accordance with procedures

2.4

Monitor remaining working time available and return to a respirable atmosphere as required

2.5

Implement entrapment procedures in accordance with procedures

2.6

Maintain personal safety at all times

3

Conclude operations in accordance with procedures

3.1

Close down breathing apparatus set

3.2

Remove breathing apparatus set

3.3

Undertake after-use cleaning and maintenance of breathing apparatus

3.4

Make equipment ready for operational use

Required Skills and Knowledge

Elements describe the essential outcomes

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

1

Conduct pre-donning checks and tests on breathing apparatus

1.1

Inspect breathing apparatus for immediate use in accordance with procedures

1.2

Report/record faulty or damaged equipment in accordance with procedures

2

Operate breathing apparatus

2.1

Identify, monitor and control hazards in accordance with the procedures

2.2

Establish and maintain communication with appropriate personnel throughout the activity

2.3

Use breathing apparatus for the required activities in accordance with procedures

2.4

Monitor remaining working time available and return to a respirable atmosphere as required

2.5

Implement entrapment procedures in accordance with procedures

2.6

Maintain personal safety at all times

3

Conclude operations in accordance with procedures

3.1

Close down breathing apparatus set

3.2

Remove breathing apparatus set

3.3

Undertake after-use cleaning and maintenance of breathing apparatus

3.4

Make equipment ready for operational use

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

conduct pre-donning tests on breathing apparatus

correctly don and operate breathing apparatus

identify hazards and apply control measures according to procedures

communicate while using breathing apparatus

determine the available working time from a breathing apparatus set

correctly close down, remove and clean breathing apparatus

report faults and/or damage to breathing apparatus.

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

the effects of irrespirable atmospheres on the body and the need for protective equipment

characteristics, component parts, operation of compressed air breathing apparatus

operational testing, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safe work practices when wearing breathing apparatus

use of procedures, personal lines and tallies

pre-use tests and checks

breathing apparatus control

entrapment procedures

communications while wearing breathing apparatus.

Range Statement

This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

Regulatory framework

The latest version of all legislation, regulations, industry codes of practice and Australian/international standards, or the version specified by the local regulatory authority, must be used, and include one or more of the following:

legislative requirements, including work health and safety (WHS)

industry codes of practice and guidelines

environmental regulations and guidelines

Australian and other standards

licence and certification requirements:

AS/NZS 1715:2009 Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment or its authorised replacement

Procedures

All operations must be performed in accordance with relevant procedures.

Procedures are written, verbal, visual, computer-based or in some other form, and include one or more of the following:

emergency procedures

work instructions

standard operating procedures (SOPs)

safe work method statements (SWMS)

temporary instructions

any similar instructions provided for the smooth running of the plant

Breathing apparatus

Breathing apparatus includes one or more of open circuit:

self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)

airline equipment

other similar breathing apparatus

It does not cover the use of rebreather (closed circuit) apparatus.

Hazards

Hazards include one or more of the following:

entrapment

failure to maintain a face seal

exhaustion of air supply

heated atmospheres

asphyxiating atmosphere (oxygen deficient)

(non-skin absorption) toxic or poisonous atmosphere

smoke or suspended particles/fibres in atmosphere

malfunction of equipment

disorientation in smoke, darkness or confinement

fire and explosion

dust or other atmospheric hazards

electricity

gas

gases and liquids under pressure

structural hazards

structural collapse

equipment failures

industrial (machinery, equipment and product)

equipment or product mass

noise, rotational equipment or vibration

limited head spaces or overhangs

flammability and explosivity

hazardous products and materials

unauthorised personnel

sharp edges, protrusions or obstructions

slippery surfaces, spills or leaks

extreme weather

other hazards that might arise