ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Prepare for emergency situations

1.1. Appropriate actions are taken to maximise safety and minimise health hazards in the workplace.

1.2. Options for action in cases of emergency are identified and evaluated.

1.3. Organisational emergency procedures and policies are correctly implemented as part of the workplace procedures.

1.4. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) procedures and safe working practices are applied including the selection of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to suit the emergency situation.

1.5. Regular checks of the workplace are carried out to minimise potential hazards.

1.6. Emergency procedures are carried out as required by established workplace procedures.

1.7. Safety equipment and aids required for emergencies are selected, used, maintained and stored in good order.

1.8. Near misses and potential hazards are reported to supervisor and/or documented according to enterprise guidelines.

2. Implement fire prevention and control on site and in the workshop

2.1. Fire hazards are minimised as specified in workplace and/or fuelling procedures.

2.2. Appropriate fire extinguishers and fire fighting equipment are used in fire situations, and appropriate authority notified according to established procedures.

2.3. Evacuation procedures are followed according to enterprise policy and plan including nominated assembly points.

2.4. Where required, specific safety procedures for the handling and use of industrial gases are carried out in line with standard industry practice and regulations.

3. Evaluate the emergency

3.1. Emergency and potential emergency situation reports and signals are promptly recognised and assessed.

3.2. Advice is sought from relevant people in evaluating the emergency.

3.3. The possible development of the emergency situation is assessed and further potential hazards to staff and/or clients are evaluated.

3.4. Needs, including those for assistance, are prioritised promptly and accurately.

4. Act in an emergency

4.1. The plan of action is implemented using techniques appropriate to the situation and available resources and abilities.

4.2. Equipment is operated safely and, where necessary, equipment and techniques are improvised.

4.3. Strategies for group control are identified and implemented, and clients and other individuals are removed from danger.

4.4. The condition of all staff and others assisting is constantly monitored.

4.5. The information required to assist emergency services, where relevant, is acquired and documented.

4.6. Emergency services are notified as necessary.

4.7. The plan of action is changed to accommodate changes in the situation variables.

4.8. Casualty evacuation methods are demonstrated where relevant to the context.

4.9. Organisational procedures and policies and legal requirements are correctly implemented in the event of a major injury or death.

5. Apply essential first aid techniques

5.1. Immediate risk to self and casualty's health and safety are minimised by isolating the hazard.

5.2. The casualty's injuries and vital signs are assessed.

5.3. Casualty is reassured in a caring and calm manner and made comfortable using available resources.

5.4. First aid care is provided in accordance with established first aid procedures.

5.5. First aid assistance is sought from others as appropriate.