Minimise risks to life, property and the environment
URN: COGPEM28
Business Sectors (Suites): Process Engineering Maintenance
Developed by: Cogent
Approved on:
2018
Overview
This standard is about your competence in minimising the risks to life, property and the environment. You will be required to identify hazards, assess the risks involved, minimise the risks by implementing control measures and providing ongoing monitoring. All the relevant safety systems will require updating.
This standard is common to the Electrical, Mechanical and Instrument & Control disciplines.
This standard deals with the following:
1 Minimise risks to life, property and the environment
During this work you must take account of the relevant worksite operational requirements, procedures and safe working practices AS THEY APPLY TO YOU.
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
P1 work safely in accordance with the regulations for your work environment
P2 identify hazards and assess the level of risk involved
P3 minimise the risks and implement control measures in the minimum agreed timescales
P4 inform all those who are affected of the risk control measures in place and clarify any implications for them as required
P5 ensure that information provided for safety system records is clear, accurate and up-to- date
P6 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 you must have a working knowledge and understanding of what your responsibilities are in respect of Health, Safety and Environment. This should include the limits of your personal responsibility, your legal responsibility for your own health and safety and the health and safety of others
K2 you must have a working knowledge of the relevant regulations and the safe working practices and procedures required within your work area
K3 you must have a working knowledge and understanding of the types of hazards involving processes, tools, equipment and materials that are likely to be met whilst carrying out the maintenance of plant and equipment
K4 you must have a working knowledge and understanding of the safety assessment methods and techniques to be used
K5 you must have a working knowledge and understanding of the actions to minimise risk from hazards
K6 you must have a working knowledge and understanding of the safety reporting procedures and documentation for your working environment
K7 you must have a working knowledge and understanding of your responsibilities with regard to the reporting lines and procedures for your working environment
Scope/range
Scope Performance
1 The level and extent of responsibility is limited to working within agreed specifications and following clearly defined procedures with regard to identifying and dealing with risks to life, property and the environment. You will be expected to take immediate action appropriate to the circumstances
2 The type of working environment could be anywhere involving petroleum and chemicals manufacturing, controlled operational areas and offshore installations
3 The type of hazards involved could be those that may affect the safety and/or integrity of:
3.1 People
3.2 Environment
3.3 Operational Equipment
4 The risk control measures to be implemented will include those approved by the company
5 The type of action to be taken will be limited to your responsibility but should include:
5.1 Removal of the hazard
5.2 Raising the alarm
5.3 Shutting down the process
5.4 Stopping the work
6 The methods of communicating or reporting actions will be in accordance with the requirements of the company
Scope Knowledge
The Knowledge and Understanding levels expressed indicate the minimum level of knowledge and understanding sufficient to perform your role in a manner that would normally be associated with the minimum acceptable performance of a competent person undertaking your role.
The expression “working knowledge and understanding” indicates you are able to:
1 Identify and apply relevant information, procedures and practices to your usual role in your expected working environments needing only occasional recourse to reference materials
2 Describe, in your own words, the principles underlying your working methods. This does not mean the ability to quote “Chapter and verse”. Rather you must know what supporting information is available, how and where to find it and from whom to seek further guidance and information confirm any additional required detail
3 Interpret and apply the information obtained to your role, your working practice and in your expected working environment
Values
Behaviours
Skills
Glossary
Links To Other NOS
External Links
Version Number
2
Indicative Review Date
2022
Validity
Current
Status
Original
Originating Organisation
Cogent
Original URN
PEM28
Relevant Occupations
Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies, Engineering Professionals, Manufacturing Technologies
SOC Code
2125
Keywords
minimise, risks, life, property, environment