UEECD0050 — Use and maintain the integrity of a portable gas detection device

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83 assessable components: 4 elements (19 performance criteria), 21 performance evidence and 43 knowledge evidence requirements. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Prepare to use portable gas detection device

1.1WHS/OHS policies and procedures for work in hazardous areas are identified and applied
1.2Safety processes, relevant permits and material safety data sheet (MSDS)/safety data sheet (SDS) and safe work method statements (SWMS) related to entering a hazardous area are obtained in accordance with workplace procedures and clearance to undertake work is obtained from supervisor
1.3Emergency and evacuation plans are reviewed prior to entering hazardous area
1.4Gas and/or vapour is identified in accordance with workplace procedures from plant and/or site records and in consultation with relevant person/s
1.5Portable gas detection device is checked for calibration and response in accordance with manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures
1.6Portable gas detection device is checked for damaged casing from use of incorrect batteries and/or chargers and use of incorrect spare parts and accessories which would nullify its Ex rating

2 Establish safety of area

2.1WHS/OHS policies and procedures relating to gas/vapour detection are followed
2.2Hazards are monitored and risk controls are implemented in accordance with workplace procedures
2.3Personal protective equipment (PPE) is worn for work in potentially dangerous atmospheres and/or hazardous areas
2.4Portable gas detection device is used in accordance with manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures
2.5Environmental impacts of gas and/or vapour readings in hazardous areas are taken into consideration when using a portable gas detection device
2.6Gas detection readings are recorded in accordance with workplace procedures
2.7Safe to work is determined from gas detection reading and then clearance to start or resume work is issued in accordance with workplace procedures

3 Provide training in using portable gas detection devices

3.1Monitoring schedule for detecting dangerous gas and/or vapours in hazardous areas is implemented in accordance with workplace procedures
3.2Training is provided to relevant person/s in the use of portable gas detection devices, as required
3.3Documentation on training provided is maintained in accordance with workplace procedures

4 Maintain portable gas detection devices

4.1Portable gas detection devices are stored and maintained in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturer recommendations
4.2Gas detection devices are checked and calibrated regularly in accordance with workplace procedures, hazardous area requirements and manufacturer instructions
4.3Calibration records of portable gas detection device are maintained in accordance with the workplace procedures

Performance evidence

applying legislation, industry standards, codes of practice and regulations
applying relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and workplace procedures and practices, including:
applying safe work practices
determining safety of area
identifying and monitoring hazards
implementing risk control measures
using material data safety sheets (MSDS)/safety data sheets (SDS) and safe work method statements (SWMS)
wearing personal protective equipment (PPE)
following workplace procedures to maintain gas detection devices
interpreting manufacturer specifications
meeting workplace compliance requirements
preparing to use portable gas detection devices
using and maintaining the integrity of portable gas detection devices, including:
determining whether gas/vapour level in a work area is safe from explosive, toxic and oxygen deficiency
following work permits and clearance procedures
following workplace procedures to maintain integrity of gas detection devices
instructing others in use of a portable gas detection devices
monitoring hazards and following evacuation procedures
using portable gas detection devices to monitor gases and/or vapours
using site-specific documentation, including plans, records and schedules
utilising relevant equipment and tools.

Knowledge evidence

actions or conditions that would void hazardous area/equipment protections
characteristics and liabilities of equipment and tools
principles of gas detection and the use and care of portable gas detection devices, including:
fundamental principles in the use of gas and vapour instruments
use of manufacturer instruction manuals (operating instructions, adjustment procedures, operational limitations and storage)
calibration and response checking
detecting gases and vapours, including:
apparatus capability and users’ knowledge of gases and vapours
common properties of gases and vapours, including density of gases, complication of evaporation, condensation and temperature effects of vapours and their mixtures; effect of temperature on density; lower explosive limit (LEL) and upper explosive limit (UEL) of combustibles and toxicity
detection and non-detection of gases
environmental effects and intended application
propagation of gases, including the release of gas and vapours, ventilation, density, temperature and location
safety when monitoring for flammable gases where personnel could be present
the differences between detecting gases and vapours, including added complication of evaporation, condensation and temperature effects of vapours and their effect on propagation, calibration and detection, including sampling
oxygen deficiency and effects on safety, including:
chemical reaction of oxygen with solid and gaseous products
dilution of the air by displacement by some other gas or vapour
measuring principles of catalytic sensors, electrochemical sensors, infrared sensors and semi-conductor sensors, including:
common applications, limitations and safety
interferences of other gases with the measurement
poisoning of the sensor
note: detailed information on gas detection is given in AS/NZS 60079.29.2 Explosive atmospheres Gas detectors - Performance requirements of detectors for flammable gases
limits of gas detection of flammable (combustible) gas equipment, including:
limit to which flammable gas detection equipment will only detect gases and vapours that are present in the vicinity of the detector or in the line of sight of open path apparatus
limit to which flammable gas equipment will not detect combustible liquids and not detect combustible liquids as such, or combustible mists, dusts or fibres
limits of vapour detection of flammable (combustible) gas equipment (flammable gas detection equipment will only detect those vapours that do not condense at the temperature of the detector or its sampling equipment)
interpretation of gas detection instrument readings (behaviour), including:
upscale reading in the presence of a gas for which an instrument is not calibrated
causes of erratic indications
reading of low concentrations of gas of interest
off-scale readings
toxicity level of flammable gases and vapours and their potential for occurring in a given situation
issues with gas and vapour detection in hazardous areas which may include confined spaces
manufacturer instruction manuals (operating instructions, adjustment procedures, operational limitations and storage)
relevant hazardous area classification principles and techniques, including calibration and response checking
relevant legislation, industry standards, codes of practice and regulations
relevant manufacturer specifications
relevant risk mitigation processes
relevant WHS/OHS legislated requirements
relevant workplace documentation
relevant workplace policies and procedures for testing and inspection of electrical equipment in hazardous atmospheres
environmental conditions that may impact explosion-protection techniques
flammable material properties and ignition characteristics.

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