AHCWRK315 — Respond to emergencies

1 Prepare for emergency situations

• 1.1Identify potential workplace emergency situations and appropriate responses
• 1.2Identify emergency resources and their location in the work area
• 1.3Identify potential hazards and risks, and implement safe working practices to manage risks
• 1.4Select, fit, use, maintain and store personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety and communications equipment
• 1.5Identify and report unserviceable safety and communications equipment and PPE according to workplace procedures

2 Identify and evaluate the emergency

• 2.1Recognise and assess the identified or potential emergency situation risks, and effectiveness of initial response actions
• 2.2Seek advice in evaluating the emergency from appropriate personnel
• 2.3Determine emergency needs and priority, including any assistance that may be required

3 Implement fire protection and control procedures

• 3.1Minimise the risk of fire hazards and any hazardous fuelling procedures
• 3.2Carry out workplace safety procedures for the handling and use of industrial gases
• 3.3Use fire extinguishers and equipment appropriate to the fire situation, and notify authorities where applicable
• 3.4Follow procedures for evacuation to nominated assembly points

4 Confine the emergency where possible

• 4.1Confine emergency to the immediate area using available resources
• 4.2Carry out emergency procedures, and operate equipment using safe work practices
• 4.3Use equipment safely in conjunction with other emergency actions
• 4.4Assist with the evacuation of personnel and animals
• 4.5Provide information required to assist emergency services

5 Control the emergency situation

• 5.1Evacuate casualties following workplace emergency procedures
• 5.2Minimise the risk to self and casualties by minimising and isolating hazards where possible
• 5.3Seek first aid assistance and advice where necessary
• 5.4Record and report emergency situation response actions to supervisor

What does an assessment tool for AHCWRK315 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for AHCWRK315 needs to address all 35 unit components: 5 elements with 21 performance criteria, 6 performance evidence requirements, 7 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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