Identify and minimise hazards and risks in a Nuclear Decommissioning environment.
Overview
This standard deals with the following:
1. Identify and deal with hazards and risks arising from contingencies in supervised and controlled areas – this covers the competence required to ensure that hazards are recognised and the associated risk, including those arising from contingencies, minimised
2. Minimise risks to life, property and the environment in supervised and controlled areas – this covers the competence required to ensure that organisational procedures designed to safeguard life, property and the environment in supervised and controlled areas are fully and consistently implemented
During this work you must take account of the relevant worksite operational requirements, procedures and safe working practices AS THEY APPLY TO YOU.
The activity is likely to be undertaken by someone working in a Nuclear Decommissioning environment.
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
P1 work safely at all times, complying with health and safety and other relevant regulations and guidelines
P2 recognise industrial processes, tools, equipment and materials that have the potential to cause harm
P3 check for hazards in the workplace in line with agreed and approved procedures
P4 identify hazards and assess the level and severity of the risk involved within your area of responsibility
P5 prioritise these and take action to minimise the risk and implement control measures in the minimum agreed timescales
P6 call for expert help in the event of contingencies occurring, using warning systems as appropriate
P7 take prompt and appropriate action to minimise risk of personal and third party injury as a first priority and then damage to property and equipment
P8 follow shutdown and evacuation procedures promptly and correctly
P9 deal safely with dangers that can be contained using appropriate equipment and materials, in accordance with organisational policy and procedures
P10 report any hazards identified and any actions you have taken
P11 inform all those who are affected of the risk control measures in place and clarify any implications for them as required
P12 ensure that information provided for safety system records is clear, accurate and up-to-date
P13 monitor the effectiveness of the risk control measures and take prompt additional action where needed
Knowledge and Understanding
You need to know and understand:
K1 health and safety legislation, regulations and safe working practices and procedures
K2 the agreed methods to enter/leave controlled/supervised areas
K3 the principles of contamination and radiation control
K4 the principles of radiation dose control
K5 the change room procedures and barrier procedures
K6 the methods and techniques used in hazard spotting and safety assessment
K7 the types of hazards involving processes, tools, equipment and materials
K8 the effects of hazards on persons, property and the environment
K9 the actions to minimise risk from hazards
K10 safety reporting procedures and documentation
K11 reporting lines and procedures
K12 first aid procedures
K13 evacuations procedures
K14 contingency reporting documentation and systems
K15 site and building emergency procedures
K16 the causes of emergency within the work area
Scope/range
The following terms have a specific meaning in this unit:
Hazards and risks
• Those arising from the use of resources or from features within the immediate working environment
• Those arising from the use of tools, equipment and materials to dismantle and decontaminate items and deal with waste
Contingencies
• Those defined in the Ionising Radiations Regulations (IRRs)
• Those defined locally for restricted access areas including chemical spillages, fire, exposure to radiation, contaminations with radioactive dust and personal injury
Communications
• Tool box talks
• Pre /post job briefs