PUAWHS002 — Maintain safety at an incident scene

1 Determine hazards at incident site

• 1.1Site hazards affecting the safety of self or other personnel are identified, risks are assessed and are communicated with others at the scene
• 1.2Operational safety procedures are implemented, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
• 1.3Duties are undertaken, in accordance with Work, Health and Safety (WHS)/Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements

2 Implement hazard controls at incident scene

• 2.1Hazards are identified, and mitigation procedures are selected, in accordance with organisational procedures
• 2.2Control measures are applied, reported and recorded, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
• 2.3Changes in incident situation or conditions are reported immediately to designated personnel
• 2.4Hazard controls are monitored and communicated to relevant personnel to ensure continuing effectiveness
• 2.5Hazard control and risk mitigation measures are implemented with minimum damage to the environment, whilst maintaining safety of self and others
• 2.6Incident and/or accident scene is secured to preserve the scene and maintain public safety, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

3 Maintain personal safety

• 3.1Personal protective clothing and equipment is selected and checked, in accordance with organisational procedures, to ensure it is operational prior to entry into incident situation
• 3.2Personal protective clothing and equipment appropriate to dealing with the hazard is worn and used, in accordance with organisational procedures and manufacturers’ guidelines
• 3.3Water and food intake, rest breaks and shelter requirements are maintained
• 3.4Survival techniques and/or strategies are implemented, in accordance with organisational policies, procedures and guidelines

4 Contribute to maintaining safety of other group members

• 4.1Impact of own or others’ actions on safety is considered and modified, as required
• 4.2Contact is maintained with group members, in accordance with organisational procedures
• 4.3Signals are correctly used, interpreted, confirmed and acted upon

What does an assessment tool for PUAWHS002 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for PUAWHS002 needs to address all 42 unit components: 4 elements with 16 performance criteria, 10 performance evidence requirements, 16 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for PUAWHS002?

Auditori pulls the current release of PUAWHS002 from training.gov.au and generates a complete package: candidate assessment, assessor guide with model answers and observation criteria, and a coverage matrix mapping every component. A suitably qualified person then reviews and approves the draft in a built-in workflow — consistent with ASQA's guidance on AI use in VET — before export as branded PDF and editable Word.

Is the first assessment tool really free?

Yes. Every new account includes one free credit — enough to generate the complete assessment tool for PUAWHS002 — with no card and no subscription required. After that it's pay-as-you-go per unit.

Can I check my existing PUAWHS002 assessment instead of generating a new one?

Yes — upload your existing assessment or learner guide and Auditori maps it against every element, performance criterion, PE and KE of PUAWHS002, showing exactly what's covered and what's missing. Mapping costs a quarter of a credit.