Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MSAPMOHS110A Follow emergency response procedures
Application
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to follow emergency response procedures in the workplace. It involves the use of workplace policies and procedures to maintain a safe work environment for oneself and others.
This unit of competency applies to personnel who are required to know the signals when an emergency situation takes place as well as the proper procedures to follow in order to save oneself from possible injury and/or death.
The unit of competency may be used as part of an induction program for new workers.
This unit of competency applies to an individual working alone or as part of a team/work group and working in liaison with other shift team members and the control room operator, as appropriate.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil
Competency Field
Work health and safety
Unit Sector
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element |
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Identify emergency situation |
1.1 |
Identify emergency signals and controls on machines and/or at the worksite |
1.2 |
Interpret the signals to take appropriate action |
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1.3 |
Identify emergency where there is no mechanical/electronic signal |
2 |
Follow emergency procedures |
2.1 |
Report emergency according to procedures |
2.2 |
Identify emergency leader |
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2.3 |
Follow workplace procedures and work instructions for dealing with a range of emergencies, under direct supervision of emergency leader |
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2.4 |
Describe the potential consequences of failing to follow these procedures and instructions |
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2.5 |
Describe what to do if the emergency leader cannot be located when emergency occurs |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance.
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range of Conditions
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. |
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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:
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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:
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Identifying emergency signals |
Identifying emergency signals includes one or more of the following:
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Emergency procedures |
Emergency procedures include:
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Emergencies |
Emergencies include one or more of the following:
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Designated personnel |
Designated personnel include one or more of the following:
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Unit Mapping Information
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MSAPMOHS110A Follow emergency response procedures
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=d1287d36-dff4-4e9f-ad2c-9d6270054027