RIIWHS401D Supervise work in confined space PRACTICAL

RIIWHS401D Supervise work in confined space

PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT TOOL

2RIIWHS401D Supervise work in confined space PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT TOOL

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First published: 2014

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Instructions to assessors 4

Prepare for the practical assessment 4

Work Health and Safety 4

Customising the assessment 4

Carrying out the assessment 4

Completing the assessment 4

Assessment Conditions 5

Expiry status of assessment 6

Resources required 6

Range of variables 6

Pre-Assessment 7

Performance Checklist 8

1. Prepare for work in the confined space 8

2. Provide information about working in confined spaces 10

3. Ensure safety and health of others entering and working in a confined space 12

4. Supervise entry and work in a confined space 14

5. Implement confined space emergency and rescue systems 17

6. Withdraw from confined space and facilitate return to service 20

Final Assessment Summary 21

Assessment Outcome 22


INSTRUCTIONS TO ASSESSORSTo prepare for assessment of this unit of competency, assessors should refer to the RII Assessment Materials Overview Guide. This guide includes directions on how to conduct an assessment for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

Prepare for the practical assessment • Ensure date, time, place, employee, assessment instrument and any tools/equipment are arranged.

• Ensure the environment is adequate for verbal delivery of assessment.

• Explain what is required of employee. Both employee and assessor must confirm employee’s readiness for assessment.

• Gather relevant site standards and procedures from the appropriate authorised company personnel.

Work Health and Safety • Ensure all personnel have completed an area-specific induction prior to assessment commencing.

• Site, area and statutory safety requirements must be observed at all times during the assessment.

• All Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) appropriate to the task being assessed and to the area the assessment is being carried out in, is to be worn at all times.

Customising the assessmentThe assessment should be customised to reflect site-specific:

• risks and hazards

• equipment and machinery

• processes and procedures, including reporting and recording procedures

• standards and requirements

Carrying out the assessment • Do not interrupt while employee is performing a task.

• Where appropriate “What if …” questions shall be asked to assess knowledge relating to emergency and/or operating situations.

• Where the employee is working dangerously or without necessary care or confidence, the assessor must direct the employee to cease work and terminate the assessment. Immediate feedback should be given.

• To gain overall competency in the unit, all assessment criteria must be met. All questions must be answered correctly unless otherwise stated in the assessment instrument or elsewhere in site policy.

Completing the assessment • All sections of the assessment must be completed with an ink pen.

• Pre–assessment: To ensure that the employee understands the assessment process the assessor must explain the assessment and any appeal processes to the employee. Both are to sign the Pre-assessment form prior to commencing the assessment.

• Performance will often need to be demonstrated over a period of time and/or in different locations. More than one assessment of a block of tasks may be necessary. The relevant part of a blank assessment tool can be copied for re-use, then dated and attached to the original once it is completed.

• Where appropriate, performance should be assessed across different Range Statement conditions eg wet and dry weather; day and night; different equipment attachments; different materials, etc.

• The assessment tool is structured to allow for suitable breaks where needed between blocks of tasks.


• Outcomes from theory and other supporting evidence assessments should be reflected in the final assessment summary.

• On final completion of the overall assessment the “Final Assessment Summary” sheet must be completed by both the employee and assessor, and signed by the authorising Supervisor/Manager according to site policy.

• Communicate to employee any feedback comments.

• If the NYC (Not Yet Competent) box is ticked, the assessor must inform the employee’s supervisor and further training needs to be given to bring the employee up to a competent level. Note: Refer to Training Manual for any clarification.

• Prior to commencement, advise employee of right to appeal under Company Fair Treatment policy (or equivalent).

Assessment Conditions • An assessor of this unit must satisfy the requirements of the NVR/AQTF or their successors; and Industry

regulations for certification and licensing; and,

• this unit is best assessed in the context of this sector’s work environment;

• where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of this sector’s workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills; and,

• this unit must be assessed using Resources and Infrastructure Industry sector specific policies, procedures, processes and operational manuals; and,

• assessor requirements differ between sectors as follows:

• when assessing this unit in the context of the Drilling sector:

• an assessor must demonstrate the performance evidence, and knowledge evidence as outlined in this Unit of Competency, and through five (5) years of work in the Industry sector; or,

• where a co-assessment or partnership arrangement exists between a qualified assessor and an Industry technical expert, the Industry technical expert can hold the unit being assessed, and/or demonstrate equivalency of skills and knowledge at the unit level. An Industry technical expert must also demonstrate a minimum of three (3) years of continuous work in the Industry sector, with the preceding one (1) year in the unit they are co-assessing; or,

• when assessing this unit in the context of the Metalliferous Mining sector:

• an assessor must demonstrate the skills and knowledge of this unit through five (5) years of current and continuous work with the Industry sector and must hold the TAE Assessor Skill Set or equivalent; or,

• when assessing this unit in the context of the Coal Mining sector:

• an assessor must demonstrate the skills and knowledge of this unit through twelve (12) month work experience in an Industry relevant to the skills being assessed within the last three (3) years; and,

• where the assessor does not have current experience a co-assessment or partnership arrangement needs to exist between the qualified assessor and an Industry technical expert/ subject matter expert. The Industry technical expert/subject matter expert must demonstrate competency in the unit being assessed, and be currently working in the sector with a minimum of twelve (12) months’ work experience within the last three (3) years; or,

• when assessing this unit in the context of the Extractive sector:

• an assessor must demonstrate the skills and knowledge of this unit through five (5) years’ work experience in the Industry sector; and,


• where the assessor does not have current experience a co-assessment or partnership arrangement needs to exist between the qualified assessor and an Industry technical expert/ subject matter expert. The Industry technical expert/subject matter expert must hold the unit being assessed and be currently working in the sector with a minimum of two (2) years’ of current work experience; or,

• when assessing this unit in the context of the Civil Construction sector:

• an assessor must demonstrate the skills and knowledge of this unit through five (5) years’ work experience in the Industry sector; and,

• where the assessor does not have current experience a co-assessment or partnership arrangement needs to exist between the qualified assessor and an Industry technical expert/ subject matter expert. The Industry technical expert/subject matter expert must hold the unit being assessed and be currently working in the sector with a minimum of two (2) years’ of current work experience.

Expiry status of assessmentRequirements for maintenance of competence (eg re-assessment) are determined by site policy.

Resources requiredA list of available resources that will be used to assess the competence of participants should be provided as an appendix to this document

Range of variables • To be assessed on the above equipment on Company site.

• To communicate using Company methods in place.

• To conduct maintenance tasks as authorised by Company.


PRE-ASSESSMENT

Assessment process explained to the employee ( if Yes).

Any appeal relating to the outcome of the assessment or the way in which the assessment was conducted shall be made through the company’s fair treatment policy as explained to the employee ( if Yes).

Employee / Trainee AssessorEmployee/Trainee name: (Print)

Employee/Trainee comments:

Assessor name: (Print)

Assessor comments:

I fully understand the assessment and appeals process.

Theory assessment sighted and checked as Competent.

Signature:

Date:

Signature:

Date:


PERFORMANCE CHECKLIST

1. Prepare for work in the confined space Competent Not Competenta) Ensure the correct Australian Standards (AS) is followed in

preparation for supervising confined space entry.b) Ensure correct training qualifications for this process have

been achieved and are up to date.c) Locate the site’s confined spaces register.

d) Locate the site’s safety management program. Ensure it is current and valid.

e) Access all specific manufacturers’ designs and any alterations/modifications reports that have been completed on equipment to be worked on.

f) Identify the confined space requiring work.

g) Check the risk assessment/hazard identification is complete and all the issues are identified on two (2) separate occasions.

Observed on:

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h) Check to see if the work can be conducted outside of the confined space.

i) Ensure the emergency rescue plan has been initiated and all required personnel have been involved in the process.

j) Ensure the confined space is properly ventilated and the appropriate PPE is available; and ensure safe work practices are initiated on two (2) separate occasions.

Observed on:

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k) Check the monitoring process is in place for the work to be done on two (2) separate occasions.

Observed on:

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l) Ensure the stand-by person/s are available for rescue and the operation of essential equipment.

m) Identify the equipment required for communication and ensure compliance on two (2) separate occasions.

Observed on:

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n) Suspend work or evacuate the space if conditions change presenting real or potential danger.


1. Prepare for work in the confined space Competent Not Competento) Ensure the PPE required, as a result of the assessment/

hazard identification and outlined in the rescue plan, is available and compliant with site procedures on two (2) separate occasions.

Observed on:

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p) Ensure the isolation systems are correctly identified, recorded and monitored on two (2) separate occasions.

Observed on:

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q) Check all equipment used for confined space entry (including rescue equipment) is to be operated and maintained as per manufacturer’s instructions on two separate occasions.

Observed on:

____/____/____

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r) Ask:

What factors need to be included in a Confined Space Entry Permit?

s) Demonstrate the process required when preparing the works permit on two (2) separate occasions.

Observed on:

____/____/____

____/____/____

Assessor comments:

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Sign-Off:

Supervisor: Assessor: Employee:

___________________ ____________________ _____________________


2. Provide information about working in confined spaces Competent Not Competenta) Ensure the employee(s) conducting the JHA and working in

the confined space have been identified as competent on two (2) separate occasions.

Observed on:

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b) Explain the level of communication required with the emergency response management when planning for emergency situations.

c) Explain the process required in communicating the confined spaces safety management program to the employees and representatives involved.

d) Ask: How do you know when all involved personnel are fully aware of their roles within confined space entry?

e) Liaise with personnel to ensure all equipment and materials needed are suited to the operational requirements on two (2) separate occasions.

Observed on:

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f) Liaise with personnel to ensure that all equipment and materials follow the manufacturers’ instructions including the care and maintenance on two (2) separate occasions.

Observed on:

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____/____/____

g) iscuss the various communication methods used and in what instances between the stand-by person and the worker within the confined space.

h) Ask:

What is to occur if the chain of communication between the stand-by person and the worker within the confined space is broken?

i) Discuss the communication methods used between the stand-by person and the emergency rescue team(s).

j) Explain the chain of events that will occur if there is an unauthorised entry into the confined space.

k) Ensure the written authority or permit is displayed at the entry of a confined whilst work is being carried out to inform all personnel on two (2) separate occasions.

Observed on:

____/____/____

____/____/____

l) Ensure inductions to all new employees include information on safety in confined spaces.

m) Outline the safety information personnel will need to be trained in to work in confined spaces.

n) Discuss the retraining requirements for employees in regards to safety and confined spaces.


2. Provide information about working in confined spaces Competent Not Competento) Ask:

At what stage is an employee considered competent?p) Discuss the training requirements needed for personnel

responsible for issuing written authorities.q) Ensure rehearsals of a confined space rescue plan occur on

two (2) separate occasions.Observed on:

____/____/____

____/____/____

Assessor comments:

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Sign-Off:


___________________ ____________________ _____________________


3. Ensure safety and health of others entering and working in a confined space

Competent Not Competent

a) Ensure the appropriate personnel are identified in regards to hazard identification and risk assessment on two (2) separate occasions.

Observed on:

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____/____/____

b) Discuss who the other parties are and their level of involvement when providing expertise for risk assessment on two (2) separate occasions.

Observed on:

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____/____/____

c) Identify correct procedures have been followed in determining hazards around and inside the confined space on two (2) separate occasions.

Observed on:

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____/____/____

d) Ask:

Has a JHA been conducted prior to commencing work on the confined space?

e) Show where the JHA records are kept on two (2) separate occasions.

Observed on:

____/____/____

____/____/____

f) Identify what hazards may be found in or around a confined space on two (2) separate occasions.

Observed on:

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____/____/____

g) Ensure the correct procedures have been followed for determining the risks around and inside the confined space on two (2) separate occasions.

Observed on:

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h) Explain what is meant by prioritising the level of risk on two (2) separate occasions.

Observed on:

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i) Ensure the hierarchy of controls are followed to minimise the level of risk on two (2) separate occasions.

Observed on:

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____/____/____


3. Ensure safety and health of others entering and working in a confined space


j) Ask:

Considering the hierarchy of controls, what options would you need to consider when supervising work on confined spaces?

k) Ensure a confined space checklist is developed and adequately covers all major considerations on two (2) separate occasions.

Observed on:

____/____/____

____/____/____

l) Discuss what happens to the checklist once it has been used.

m) Ensure the atmospheric monitoring instruments have been stored and used as per the manufacturers’ instructions including the care and maintenance on two (2) separate occasions.

Observed on:

____/____/____

____/____/____

n) Show where the appropriate records are kept containing the details of the atmospheric monitoring instruments’ calibration information on two (2) separate occasions.

Observed on:

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____/____/____

o) Explain what would need to occur if the concentration of flammable contaminant in the atmosphere of a confined space is > 5% and < 10% of its LEL on two (2) separate occasions.

Observed on:

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____/____/____

p) Ensure all written records of hazard and risk assessment processes and outcomes are managed and stored according to site procedures on two (2) separate occasions.

Observed on:

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____/____/____

q) Explain what is to occur if written records of hazard and risk assessment processes and outcomes go missing on two (2) separate occasions.

Observed on:

____/____/____

____/____/____

Assessor comments:

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Sign-Off:


___________________ ____________________ _____________________


4. Supervise entry and work in a confined space Competent Not Competenta) Identify the appropriate safety signage and barricades

required for confined space entry on two (2) separate occasions.

Observed on:

____/____/____

____/____/____

b) Arrange for the development of safety signage and barricades if appropriate ones are not available on two (2) separate occasions.

Observed on:

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____/____/____

c) Ensure the appropriate site safety procedures are being adhered to on two (2) separate occasions.

Observed on:

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____/____/____

d) Ensure the Confined Space Entry Permit is located in the correct position as per site procedures on two (2) separate occasions.

Observed on:

____/____/____

____/____/____

e) Ensure the system in place for logging personnel into a confined space is effective on two (2) separate occasions.

Observed on:

____/____/____

____/____/____

f) Ask: What is the chain of events that should occur if the correct protocol of entering a confined space is not followed?

g) Ensure the stand-by person has the appropriate training and understanding of the role on two (2) separate occasions.

Observed on:

____/____/____

____/____/____

h) Conduct the appropriate assessment to determine if all personnel have a clear understanding of their roles on two (2) separate occasions.

Observed on:

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____/____/____

i) Explain what the responsibilities of a stand-by person(s) may be on two (2) separate occasions.

Observed on:

____/____/____

____/____/____


4. Supervise entry and work in a confined space Competent Not Competentj) Explain the role of stand-by personnel if there is an

emergency on two (2) separate occasions.Observed on:

____/____/____

____/____/____

k) Demonstrate the process used to ensure PPE is correctly worn and cared for on two (2) separate occasions.

Observed on:

____/____/____

____/____/____

l) Explain what the process is when PPE has been found to be damaged or stored incorrectly on two (2) separate occasions.

Observed on:

____/____/____

____/____/____

m) Demonstrate how it is determined that communication systems have been maintained as per site procedures on two (2) separate occasions.

Observed on:

____/____/____

____/____/____

n) Explain how the communication systems that are appropriate to the task are installed into the process on two (2) separate occasions.

Observed on:

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o) Demonstrate what the process will be if conditions within the confined space change on two (2) separate occasions.

Observed on:

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____/____/____

p) Discuss how controls are tested and maintained throughout the process on two (2) separate occasions.

Observed on:

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____/____/____

q) Ensure that all works follow the correct Safe Operating Procedures and are recorded appropriately on two (2) separate occasions.

Observed on:

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____/____/____


4. Supervise entry and work in a confined space Competent Not Competentr) Provide an example of a written Safe Operating Procedure

prepared by the participant that addresses the WHS risks of the relevant worksite

Assessor comments:

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Sign-Off:


___________________ ____________________ _____________________


5. Implement confined space emergency and rescue systems


a) Explain how deciding on the correct emergency rescue equipment is determined by the conditions of the confined space entry on two (2) separate occasions.

Observed on:

____/____/____

____/____/____

b) Ensure all rescue equipment has been maintained as per manufacturers’ instructions on two (2) separate occasions.

Observed on:

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____/____/____

c) Explain what is to occur if the appropriate rescue equipment required for the task is unavailable on two (2) separate occasions.

Observed on:

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____/____/____

d) Complete the process required to identify all of the external Emergency Services agencies on two (2) separate occasions.

Observed on:

____/____/____

____/____/____

e) Explain the appropriate methods of contact with the external Emergency Services agencies on two (2) separate occasions.

Observed on:

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f) Explain where the emergency rescue equipment should be placed during works on confined space on two (2) separate occasions.

Observed on:

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____/____/____

g) Explain and demonstrate the process for implementing site approved emergency procedures on two (2) separate occasions.

Observed on:

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h) Ask:

What is the process if emergency procedures are not followed?

i) Ensure site procedures for emergency rescue are correctly managed on two (2) separate occasions.

Observed on:

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j) Ask:

When are emergency procedures reviewed?

k) Locate the appropriate training records for the personnel involved in emergency procedures on two (2) separate occasions.

Observed on:

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____/____/____

l) Ensure all personnel involved with emergency rescue have the appropriate training on two (2) separate occasions.

Observed on:

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____/____/____

m) List the training content required by personnel involved confined space activities on two (2) separate occasions.

Observed on:

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n) Ensure appropriate training needs analysis is conducted on two separate (2) occasions.

Observed on:

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o) Explain the time frame all personnel training records are retained for on two (2) separate occasions.

Observed on:

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p) Ensure all training records contain the required information as stated in the site’s procedures on two (2) separate occasions.

Observed on:

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q) Ensure personnel have access to their own training records. Observe on two (2) separate occasions

Observed on:

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r) Ask:

What is the process if it is discovered that personnel do not have the appropriate training or documents?

Assessor comments:

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Sign-Off:


___________________ ____________________ _____________________


6. Withdraw from confined space and facilitate return to service


a) Locate site procedures for dismantling the equipment used in the process of confined space works.

b) Ensure all equipment used in the confined space work is correctly dismantled.

c) Ensure the all equipment used in the confined space work is correctly cleaned, stored and maintained.

d) Explain the removal process of non/recyclable materials.

e) Ensure all personnel have been accounted for.

f) Demonstrate the procedure of final inspection of the works completed within the confined space.

g) Ensure all works coincides with the requirements of the JHA and entry permit.

h) Ensure all tagging and lock-out procedures are adhered to once work has been completed within the confined space.

i) Ask:

What is the process if the authorising person does not consider the job to be complete or acceptable?

j) Ensure the correct procedures have been followed to then finalise and sign off of the job.

k) Ensure the entry point has been correctly secured.

l) Ensure the confined space entry log is complete and up to date.

m) Demonstrate the site protocol when advising the appropriate personnel the confined space is ready to be returned to service.

n) Ask:

Who are the appropriate personnel?o) Explain the site requirements when there have been reports of

faults, accidents or issues during the process.p) Demonstrate the periodic auditing process used to ensure

integrity is maintained on a safe system of work for confined spaces.

q) Ask:

What occurs when it is found in an audit that the safe system of work for confined spaces is inadequate in some areas?

Assessor comments: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Sign-Off:


___________________ ____________________ _____________________


FINAL ASSESSMENT SUMMARY

Theory assessment completed as Competent ( if Yes).

Practical assessment summaryNote: refer to mapping document if required


1. Prepare for work in the confined space

2. Provide information about working in confined spaces

3.Ensure safety and health of others entering and working in a confined space

4. Supervise entry and work in a confined space


6. Withdraw from confined space and facilitate return to service

Assessor comments:

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________


ASSESSMENT OUTCOME

Competent

Not Competent

Employee / Trainee AssessorEmployee/Trainee name: (Print)

Employee/Trainee comments:

Assessor name: (Print)

Assessor comments:

Signature:

Date:

Signature:

Date:

Authorising Supervisor/Manager (according to site policy)

Name: (Print)

Signature:

Date:


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