UEGNSG018 — First on site response to gas pipeline emergencies

1 Plan first on-site emergency response

• 1.1Workplace safety and environmental measures for the site are identified, obtained and applied
• 1.2Details of incident are confirmed with supervisor, control centre and/or radio room in accordance with workplace procedures
• 1.3Incident response is discussed with relevant person/s to establish and confirm the work schedule
• 1.4Workplace safety, environmental and sustainable energy policies and procedures are obtained and applied in accordance with workplace procedures
• 1.5Hazards are identified, workplace safety risks are assessed, and control measures are prioritised, implemented and monitored in accordance with workplace procedures
• 1.6Work permits and/or notifications are obtained as required to ensure the work is approved, recorded, coordinated and performed safely in accordance with workplace procedures
• 1.7Equipment, tools and personal protective equipment (PPE) needed to carry out work activities are identified, scheduled, obtained and checked for correct operation and safety in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturer instructions
• 1.8Supervisor, coordination centre, emergency authorities and landowners are communicated with regularly to confirm the emergency response in accordance with workplace procedures
• 1.9Persons participating in the emergency response are fully briefed and responsibilities coordinated and authorised in accordance with workplace procedures
• 1.10Site preparation, safety plan, first aid and related workplace safety procedures and work schedule are confirmed in accordance with workplace procedures

2 Carry out first on-site emergency response

• 2.1Workplace safety and risk control measures, schedule of work and workplace procedures for carrying out emergency response are followed
• 2.2A safe work zone is established on site and reported back to relevant stakeholders in accordance with workplace procedures
• 2.3First aid and other emergency procedures are performed, as required, in accordance with workplace procedures
• 2.4Hazardous activities are conducted safely in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures
• 2.5Alarms, codes and hazard warnings are correctly recognised, and the correct response strategy is selected and applied in accordance with workplace procedures
• 2.6Equipment and systems are monitored to ensure correct operation and performance in accordance with manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures
• 2.7Liaison with third parties and relevant stakeholders is maintained to ensure pipeline is monitored and threat to the pipeline is determined and communicated in accordance with workplace procedures
• 2.8Supervisor, coordination centre, emergency authorities and landowners are communicated with regularly to keep them updated on the emergency response in accordance with workplace procedures
• 2.9Preliminary evidence is collected from the scene in accordance with workplace procedures
• 2.10Gathered evidence is analysed and any repairs and/or maintenance required are identified in accordance with workplace procedures
• 2.11Site safety is maintained until support arrives in accordance with workplace procedures
• 2.12Unplanned events, including emergency level being escalated, are referred to authorised person/s for directions in accordance with workplace procedures
• 2.13Quality and safety checks of the work are conducted in accordance with job requirements, workplace procedures and community and industry standards

3 Complete response and relevant documentation

• 3.1Workplace safety risk control measures for work completion are followed
• 3.2Incidents and injuries are reported and followed up as required in accordance with workplace procedures
• 3.3Incident site, reports, risk control measures and permit conditions are handed over to repair coordinator or relief response person in accordance with workplace procedures
• 3.4Tools, equipment and any surplus resources/materials are cleaned, checked and securely stored in accordance with workplace procedures
• 3.5Work permit/s are completed and signed off in accordance with job requirements and workplace procedures
• 3.6Work completion documentation is completed accurately and provided to relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures
• 3.7Debriefing with relevant person/s is conducted to discuss strengths and weaknesses of incident response in accordance with workplace procedures

What does an assessment tool for UEGNSG018 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for UEGNSG018 needs to address all 83 unit components: 3 elements with 30 performance criteria, 24 performance evidence requirements, 29 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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