Uettdrrf06b Learner Guide

UETTDRRF06B
Perform Rescue from a Live LV Panel
LEARNER GUIDE
UETTDRRF06B - Perform rescue from a live LV panel
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction ............................................................................................... 5
2. Safety Regulations and Acts ...................................................................... 5
2.1. Safe performance of live electrical work ....................................................................................... 5
2.1.2 Obligations of the Employer .................................................................................................... 6
2.1.3 Low voltage rescue training .................................................................................................... 6
2.1.4 Providing safety equipment .................................................................................................... 7
2.2 Obligations of the employee.......................................................................................................... 7
2.2.1 Pre-planning on the worksite .................................................................................................. 8
3. Risk Management ...................................................................................... 9

3.1 Risk/Hazard Identification ............................................................................................................. 9
3.2 Risk Assessment ........................................................................................................................ 10
3.2.1 Dynamic Risk Assessment .................................................................................................... 12
4. General principles of low voltage rescue ................................................. 13

4.1 Use and maintenance of the rescue kit ........................................................................................ 14
4.1.1 The rescue kit ..................................................................................................................... 14
4.1.2 Using The Fire Blanket ......................................................................................................... 15
4.2 Maintenance of the rescue equipment .......................................................................................... 16
5. Low voltage rescue procedures................................................................ 17

5.1 Removing the victim................................................................................................................... 18
5.1.1 Required equipment ........................................................................................................ 18
5.2 One-man drag method ............................................................................................................... 19
6. Treatment of victims ................................................................................ 19

6.1 General Burns ............................................................................................................................ 19
6.2 Flash burns ............................................................................................................................... 20
6.3 Airway burns ............................................................................................................................. 20
6.4 Electrical burns .......................................................................................................................... 20
6.5 Bleeding .................................................................................................................................... 21
7. Securing the incident scene ..................................................................... 23

8. Reporting Procedures .............................................................................. 24

1. Introduction
Welcome to this course, which is based on the unit of competency, UETTDRRF06B: Perform
Rescue From A Live LV Panel
The unit UETTDRRF06B: Perform Rescue from A Live LV Panel includes the skills and
knowledge required to rescue a person in contact with low voltage live electrical conductors
and equipment.
The materials in this course cover the requirements and processes for a person to carry out a
risk assessment of an electrically hazardous situation and to perform low voltage rescue
procedures without hazard to themselves or others.
2. Safety Regulations and Acts

An important aspect of working safely in the workplace is understanding the workplace health
and safety requirements for your industry. You will find your employers and your responsibility
for electrical safety in the workplace in the legislations and Acts for your State. For example:
Electrical Safety Act - relevant to your state or territory
Electrical Safety Regulations - relevant to your state or territory
Codes of Practice - A code of practice is a set of guidelines and regulations to be followed

by members of a profession, trade, occupation or organization. Each Australian State has a
code of practice that governs how persons work on, or near, electrical equipment in public or
private generation and power distribution systems.
Australian Standards - A national standard is a publication that prescribes how an article,

an item of equipment or a process must be made or performed
2.1. Safe performance of live electrical work

Legislation and regulations define the measures that should be undertaken to ensure the
safety of a person performing live electrical work.
For example, the guiding legislation for live electrical work in Western Australia includes the
WA Electrical Requirements 2014, Code of Practice – Safe Low Voltage Work Practices by
Electricians, AS/NZS 4836, as well as the OHS Act 1984, OHS Regulations 1996, MSI Act 1994
and MSI Regulations 1995.

It is essential that you are familiar with the relevant legislation and regulations that apply to
conducting low voltage electrical work in your state or territory. You must also be able to
apply the appropriate measures to ensure your safety such as:
Workers who must perform or assist in performing electrical work must be competent
in rescue and resuscitation in accordance with recognised practices.
2.1.2 Obligations of the Employer
In accordance with electrical safety legislation, it is the

responsibility of the employer to ensure that workers
under their control have appropriate training and the
necessary safety equipment to perform low voltage
rescue according to workplace procedures.
Depending on the state or territory you are working

in this may include the provision of:
Suitable rescue equipment appropriate for the

type of work situation.
Training by qualified instructors.
Assessment every 12 months to confirm competency in rescue and resuscitation.
2.1.3 Low voltage rescue training
Relevant training may include but is not limited to:
Ensuring that all staff are competent in rescue and resuscitation

prior to undertaking work.
Electrical activity certification including the issue of relevant

worksite permits to enable people to undertake their duties safely.
Ensuring workers hold licences relevant to the task (where

appropriate).
Ensuring that all workers have completed relevant hazard

identification and risk assessment training.
Training in the use of all rescue equipment.
Instruction in appropriate isolation and tag out procedures.

2.1.4 Providing safety equipment
It is also the employer’s duty to ensure that all

relevant safety equipment is provided. This may
include but is not limited to:
Rescue kit and related equipment.
Testing equipment.
Personal protective equipment (PPE)

e.g. insulating gloves, safety glasses,
hard hats, long sleeves and trousers.
Adequately stocked first aid kits.
Correctly insulated tools to prevent

electrical shock or contact with live
electricity.
Other relevant safety equipment for the

work task.
It is also the employer’s duty of care to ensure that the safety equipment is:
2.2 Obligations of the employee

Electrical safety legislation and regulations in all states and territories also outline the
obligations and responsibilities of employees regarding low voltage rescue.
Referring to the Electrical Safety Act 2002 (Qld) and Electrical Safety Regulations 2002 (Qld)
again as an example, employees have the following obligations:

To wear the appropriate safety clothing and use all safety equipment correctly. The
type of clothing worn when working with LV electrical equipment can play an important
part in providing protection against burns. Clothing made of 100% cotton with flame
retardant properties, for example, will provide maximum protection when all of the
skin is covered. Before commencing work staff should remove any conductive
materials such as rings, metal neck chains.
Not to damage or misuse any equipment provided for safety within the workplace.
To follow relevant safe working procedures.
To comply with the instructions for the electrical safety of persons and property given
by the employer or person in control of the electrical equipment.
Not to place themselves or any other person at risk in the work area.
Where low voltage rescue is required, the employee has the responsibility to conduct rescue
operations within the boundaries of their training and to follow documented procedures.
This means that they must have knowledge of rescue and resuscitation related to the type of
work being conducted, and must have been trained/reassessed during the previous 12 months
2.2.1 Pre-planning on the worksite

Any work should be planned for to ensure not only that the work has been completed
according to the job requirements, but also that all of the WHS/OHS; environmental and codes
of conduct requirements for the work have been put in place. The employer is responsible for
ensuring that all staff on a work site receive the relevant safety information for the site such
as OHS/WHS, code of conduct and anti-discrimination. That information must be conveyed
both verbally and in writing to staff (through site inductions, safety signage; in minutes of
meetings; in emails to staff). Take 5 or Toolbox meetings each day will ensure that staff all
reminded of the safety requirements for a worksite.
Point of isolation: When working with LV electrical equipment, the worker will also be
required to identify the point of isolation before work is commenced and explain the method
of operation to the safety observer, to ensure that all risks of electrical harm is eliminated and
that all workers are informed that the safety measures for electricity have been applied by the
placement of a safety lock and tag. When work is being carried out on the LV electrical
equipment, the required safety measure is to tagout and lockout the equipment so that any
workers will be able to identify that the equipment has been made safe.
The isolation procedure should identify common lockout points to ensure energy cannot be
restored while someone is still working on the machinery and equipment. If two or more
people are working on machinery and equipment that is isolated through several lockout
points, each person should attach a lock and tag to each lockout point.
In the event of an emergency incident occurring with LV electrical equipment where shock or
injury has occurred, the equipment should be disconnected as a priority to allow for treatment
of the injured person.

3. Risk Management
The risk management process includes:
3.1 Risk/Hazard Identification

It is important that you identify any risks or
hazards that may affect you or any injured
persons.
A HAZARD is a source or situation with the

potential for harm in terms of human injury or
ill-health, damage to property, the
environment, or a combination of these.
A RISK is defined as the chance of a hazard hurting you

or somebody else or causing some damage.
Risk management requires you to make prompt and

appropriate decisions relating to the management of the
incident.

Failure to act accordingly and quickly may result in the casualty’s injuries worsening to the
point where they may die.
You may also be placing yourself in unnecessary danger by not eliminating hazards and risks
before you begin the rescue operation and/or CPR. You should only apply CPR to a patient
when they are unresponsive and there is no pulse.
Each rescue situation will be unique. You will always have the risks associated with the
electricity, but don’t overlook the other hazards as well.
You may need to consider factors such as:
Risk of fire developing.
Risk of electric shock.
Risk of other injuries occurring due to smoke or the

release of toxic gases from burning equipment or
materials.
By identifying and assessing the risks you can then develop

control or minimisation measures that will reduce the chance
of you or other personnel suffering injury during the rescue
process.
The following table sets out an example.
Hazard Control measures to be implemented Level of Risk

(low, medium, high)
Rescuer Victim Bystanders
Blood Wear gloves High Low medium
Live wires Lock out/tag out High High medium
Back injury – Use appropriate manual handling and lifting High Low Low
one-man drag procedures
Clothing Fire Fire blanket High High Low
3.2 Risk Assessment

You will need to identify and assess the risks associated with low voltage rescue situations.
This will include an assessment of:
A hazard identification and risk assessment process must be carried out at the planning and
preparation stage by the employer/contractor; in consultation with the persons doing the work
to determine what risks may arise when the work is being carried out.
Safe systems of work must then be put in place to eliminate or control these risks:

The process of risk assessment and control is made up of the following steps:
Identify the hazards Assess the risk(s) to the health and safety of persons arising from
the hazards
Use appropriate control measures to eliminate or control the risk(s)
Monitor and review the control measures to ensure on-going safety.
Determine the risk level (likelihood and consequence combined) associated with the
hazard.
Once you arrive at a work area, everyone in the work group must be familiarised with the
location, possible avenues of approach for a rescue, and any risks that may be encountered.
For this reason, a risk assessment of the worksite must be conducted in relation to the work
to be carried out, and in relation to performing a rescue in the case of an accident or incident.
When preparing for the commencement of work, all controls indicated by the risk
assessment(s) and safe work method statement(s) as applicable must have been put in place
and that no new hazards exist or have been created.
A Safe Work Method Statement or SWMS is used to determine how the works is undertaken
and provides the instructions relevant to the situation.
An accident/incident form contains the following information as a minimum:
 Location of the incident
 Patient’s name
 Location/nature of the injuries
 Description of the incident
 Remedial action taken for the patient – first aid
 Isolation of the faulty/live equipment involved in the incident
Upon completion an accident/incident form must be forwarded to a workplace representative
such as your supervisor, emergency services or regulatory authorities. The person will be
determined by the level of injury who the report was sent to, as well as an event where the
workplace was negligent in providing safe working conditions.
Undertaking the risk management process.

Typically, the types of events which may occur when working with LV electrical equipment
may include the following:
Potential Event Likely outcome

 Worker is thrown back away from the live electrical
Worker receives and equipment
electric shock  The worker remains in contact with the live electrical
equipment
A fire breaks out on  The Worker receives flash burns to their eyes or other
electrical equipment exposed parts of their body
 The Workers clothing catching fire
 The work area is engulfed in smoke or toxic fumes – the
work area is extremely hot and/or visibility has been
reduced
Equipment  Burns
malfunctions causing  Fractures
worker injury  Head injury
 Cuts or abrasions
 Spinal injury

When conducting a risk assessment of a work area, it may not be possible to factor in all of
the possible injuries that may occur on a worksite but it is important that the safety observer
on the worksite is prepared for as many potential risks as possible.
3.2.1 Dynamic Risk Assessment
A Dynamic Risk Assessment (DRA) is undertaken in a situation that has the potential to change
dramatically and suddenly. The concepts behind a dynamic risk assessment include:
The assessment of risk in dynamic situations is undertaken prior to, during and after
the execution of an operation.
The benefits of proceeding with a task must be weighed carefully against the risk.
Think before you act rather than act before you think.
What sets DRA apart from systematic risk assessment is that it is applied in situations where:
Unpredictable/unforeseen risks exist.
The risk environment rapidly changes.
Individuals are able to make a risk judgment.
Personnel are able to adopt a consistent approach to assessing risk.
Dynamic Risk Assessments are therefore vital during any emergency situation, including
performance of low voltage rescue.
3.2.1.3 Risk Treatment
Once hazards are identified and risks assessed, the risks need to be minimised through a
range of control measures.
The reason for minimising risks before undertaking a rescue or CPR is so that the rescuer can
provide assistance in a safe environment and that the safety of the casualty and bystanders
is ensured.
Control measures could include:

3.2.1.4 Review and Monitoring
Monitoring and review are an important part of the risk management process and should be
planned for at every stage.
Monitoring and review involves regular surveillance and

checking, and responsibilities concerning it should be clearly
defined.
It is important that the results of monitoring and review are

recorded and reported according to organisational policies and
procedures.
Keeping records is important as they can help ensure that any

risk management activities are traceable. Records also provide
a basis for improving methods and tools in the risk management process, as well as enhancing
the overall process.
4. General principles of low voltage rescue

In the event of any incident occurring on the worksite that requires emergency rescue
protocols to be applied, it is important that all staff on the worksite are trained to adhere to
the following action plan:
D DANGER – ensure that the area is safe for yourself, others and the patient;
move the patient away from any risks using appropriate safety equipment and
relocation methods
R RESPONSE – check the response – ask the patients name – and make them
comfortable
S SEND for help – call the first aid officer/your supervisor and advise of incident and
call emergency services
A AIRWAY – open mouth – check for airway blockages; clear and put patient in
recovery position
B BREATHING – check for breathing – look, listen, feel
C CPR – start CPR and continue will help arrives
D DEFRIBRILLATION – apply defibrillator if available and follow voice prompts

The main objective of low voltage rescue is to
remove the victim from the situation as promptly as
possible, ensuring their safety as well as your own.
The general principles of low voltage rescue involve

the following:
All measures to ensure the safety of the

person performing live electrical work should
be undertaken, including risk assessment
procedures.
All obligations of the employer and employee

should have been fulfilled.
In the event of an accident or incident rescue,
general principles should be applied, including:
Keeping outside the minimum safe approach distance of 500mm.
Safe use of a fire blanket as necessary.
Prompt isolation of the electricity at the appropriate point of isolation using lock out/tag
out.
Safety procedures for the rescuer.
Rescue of the victim safely using the rescue kit.
Removal of the victim from the danger area.
Treatment of the victim as necessary.
Notification of appropriate authorities.
Make sure that you are familiar with the general principles of low voltage work and rescue,
including the appropriate procedures and precautions that must be applied.
4.1 Use and maintenance of the rescue kit

It is essential that you are familiar with the equipment contained in the rescue kit, as well as
being competent in the use of every item.
4.1.1 The rescue kit
The rescue kit container is generally either a

toolbox type plastic/fibreglass box or a soft pack
bag with a shoulder strap for carrying.
The dimensions of the pack are generally 500mm

x 100mm x 200mm. The container should be non-
conductive, orange in colour and clearly identified
as a Low Voltage (LV) Rescue Kit.

Inside the kit should be the standard low voltage rescue equipment applicable to the
workplace. It is important that workplaces ensure that the
rescue kit contains equipment that is suitable for the rescue
based on the type of work that is being carried out. Generally,
the rescue kit will contain:
A non-conductive torch.
An isolation label to identify the main isolation point (or
points) in an emergency.
Electrically tested insulated rubber gloves.

A non-conductive crook.
Burn dressings.
A fibreglass fire blanket.
A suitable harness or lifting equipment
You will need correct training in the use of all of the rescue kit
through attending first aid training and/or specific training on
the different equipment
In order to use the rescue kit correctly when performing low
voltage rescue operations, you need to keep your skills up-to-
date with accepted and current industry practices and workplace
procedures.
These will be demonstrated and practised within the workplace
environment to ensure safe use. Use of a non-conductive crook
has specific safety requirements and use, for example: in the
event of a worker being electrocuted, if the electrical supply cannot be isolated straight away,
the rescuer must don insulated gloves and pick up the insulated crook. Put two hands on the
crook, stand out of the line of fire, place crook under armpit and remove casualty as hard and
as fast as you can be maintaining your 500mm safety distance approach.
4.1.1.1 Locating the safety rescue kit for use

It is the safety observer’s responsibility to ensure that the safety rescue kit is brought to the
work area. The safety rescue kit must be located in a suitable position, easily accessible to
safety observer in the work area. It must be visible at all times.
4.1.2 Using The Fire Blanket

Fire blankets are important pieces of equipment in a low voltage recue
kit. They are used to smother and eliminate flames and to minimise
burns to the victim.
Fire blankets are made of non-flammable material such as fibreglass

and must not be able to conduct electricity.
After the electricity has been isolated and it is safe to approach the
victim, extinguish the flames using the fire blanket:
 Ensuring that you protect your forearms.
 Smother the flames from the victim’s head towards their feet as this minimises the risk
of burns to the face and airways.
 Pat the body down and try to extinguish any clothing that may have caught alight.
It is important to work quickly but methodically so that burns on the victim can be minimised.

4.2 Maintenance of the rescue equipment
You should be familiar with all items in the rescue kit, as well as their maintenance
requirements.
All rescue kit equipment must be checked prior to commencement of work to make sure that
all items are present and in good condition. Poorly maintained kits can potentially put
someone’s life at risk.
Items that require testing and tagging should be

reviewed in line with the manufacturers’
specifications and legislative requirements. This
may include:
Air testing insulated gloves and checking

the test tag.
Checking the test tag on the insulated

crook and looking for visible defects.
Other maintenance procedures may include:
Checking and replacing torch batteries regularly.

Cleaning, checking and returning equipment to the kit
after use.
Clean non-conductive crook from any contaminants
Roll up gloves
Replacing consumables immediately after use.
Checking that the contents of the rescue kit match the
contents list.
Making sure the rescue kit is placed in a suitable location
accessible to the work area prior to commencement of
work.
Your organisation will have specific procedures for
maintaining low voltage rescue kits. If you are unsure, speak with your supervisor.

5. Low voltage rescue procedures
Once a low voltage accident or incident has occurred, you will need to rescue the victim as
quickly as possible and then provide treatment as necessary. This must be done without
placing yourself or the victim in further danger.
The following steps form the general procedures and

precautions to be taken during a low voltage rescue:
1. Don the insulated gloves.
2. Remove the crook and torch from the rescue kit.
3. Check for any dangers to victim and self – use the

torch to help you see any risks or hazards.
4. Isolate the electrical supply, which is identified by

the isolation label.
5. Remove the casualty form the electrical supply using the

crook – do not touch them as they may still be electrified.
6. If the casualty’s clothing is on fire or smouldering use

the fire blanket to extinguish the fire. Start at their head and
move down the body.
7. Remove the victim to a safe place using the one man

drag method and check for signs of life.
8. Emergency services must be notified as soon as the

victim has been moved to a safe location, electrical and or burns
to the victim has been identified and these incidents require mandatory medical
assistance.
Emergency services will require the following information:
 Name
 Location
 How many
 Nature of incident
 What you are doing?
9. Follow the DRS ABCD method to determine if CPR needs to be performed and follow
the directions of the emergency operator.
10. Stay with the casualty until ambulance personnel arrive.

5.1 Removing the victim
5.1.1 Required equipment
Crook
You will need to move the victim away from the source of
low voltage electricity using the equipment contained in
the rescue kit. The victim may be unconscious.
The removal process will commonly involve donning the

insulated gloves, and using the non-conductive crook.
The non-conductive crook is used to catch the

casualty and pull them from the voltage source.
This is done only when there is no danger to
yourself or others.
Once you have removed the victim from the source

of the voltage, you will need to place them in an
area that is clear and safe. A quick risk assessment
of the area will have determined a safe and
appropriate space for removal.
Insulted Gloves
The insulated rubber gloves are used to protect your hands from electric shock during
contacting in the live LV panel. You will need to put isolated rubber gloves on before using a
non-conductive crook to move a victim from electricity, reducing the risk of yourself getting
an electrical shock.
Non-conductive torch
The non-conductive torch is used for you to see through the darkness if the electricity went
off, use a torch to find an injured victim. It is reducing the risk for yourself and the victim to
use the torch so you can see if there have any hazards and risks.
The burn dressing is used to cover the victim’s burnt skins to protect from infection.

5.2 One-man drag method
The one-man drag method is commonly used to move the victim to an area that is clear and
safe where the safety of the rescuer or victim would be jeopardised if the victim was left in
their current location.
Common steps in conducting the one-man drag are as follows:
1. Crouch down behind casualty

2. Elbows on knees
3. Place hands under casualty’s arm pits
4. Keep back straight and walk/drag backwards
Note: it is important to the rescuer when performing the one-man drag to avoid injuring their
back by not using the correct lifting techniques.
Movement of the victim must always be completed in accordance with the injury management
procedures for your site and first aid management procedures.
6. Treatment of victims
Victims of low voltage electrocution will need to be treated and resuscitated once they are
removed to a safe area. They will also have to be monitored closely until medical assistance
arrives.
The procedures for treatment of injuries and resuscitation

should be applied in accordance with first aid management
principles and ARC guidelines.
While you wait for medical assistance to arrive you may

be required to treat injuries such as burns and bleeding.
You will also need to continually monitor the victim’s
condition and reassure and calm the person.
6.1 General Burns

General burns should be treated using the following steps:
Flood the burnt area with cold water.
If possible, gently remove rings, watches, belts and

tight clothing from the burnt area before it starts to
swell.
Unwrap the sterile non-stick burns dressing from the

rescue kit and cover the burnt area.
Continue to use cold water to wet the dressing and

burnt areas.
Monitor the victim’s skin temperature so that you don’t overcool the person.

When treating general burns try to avoid touching or contaminating the dressing if it is to
come into contact with the burnt area, and avoid skin-to-skin contact.
Major burns may need to be treated during the resuscitation process.
6.2 Flash burns

Flash burns most commonly affect the eyes. They result from the
effects of heat and light waves on the superficial layers of the
eyes, and can be extremely painful.
Flash burns are very serious and must be treated immediately,

before the arrival of medical assistance. Treatment includes:
Closing both eyes of the victim.
Covering both eyes with pads and bandages (if available).
6.3 Airway burns

Burns to the face and upper body may indicate that
the victim has sustained airway burns. These burns are
very serious because swelling of burned tissues may
result in airway obstruction.
The primary treatment for airway burns is

hospitalisation. You must monitor the victim
constantly, and attempt to keep the airways clear until
the ambulance arrives. It may also be necessary to
commence resuscitation.
6.4 Electrical burns

Common signs and symptoms of electrical burns include:
Breathing difficulty.
Unconsciousness.
Semi-consciousness – dazed, confused behaviour.

Obvious/visible burns on the skin – often on hands, feet and/or where the current
entered and exited the body.
Absent/weak/irregular pulse.
Signs/symptoms of shock.
First aid treatment for electrical burns involves:
If the patient is conscious:

Ensure an ambulance has been called.
Monitor for signs of shock and treat accordingly.
Treat burns (as for general burns).
Continue to monitor the airway, breathing and circulation/vital signs.
If the patient is drowsy or unconscious:

Ensure an ambulance has been called.
Place the person in the recovery position.
Clear the airway and check for breathing, following DRS ABCD Basic Life
Support process.
Monitor for signs of shock and treat accordingly.
Treat burns (as for general burns).
Continue to monitor the airway, breathing and circulation/vital signs.
6.5 Bleeding
External bleeding (or haemorrhaging) is easy to
identify but may be life-threatening if there is
blood spurting from the wound or if the blood
fails to clot after reasonable measures are taken
to control it.
Most bleeding encountered will be minor and

will stop within about 10 minutes when the
blood clots.
Bleeding is managed through the application of pressure and bandaging in accordance with
your first aid training, depending upon whether there is a foreign object embedded in the
wound.
Always remember to take precautions to avoid direct contact with the victim’s blood and bodily
fluids.

The following table details the procedures required to control bleeding:
If no foreign object: If foreign object present: If unconscious:

Using a sterile dressing pad, Leave the object in the wound Follow DRS ABCD Basic Life
ask the person to press directly – it may be controlling the Support process.
on the wound. bleeding. Call 000 or 112 and follow
If no sterile dressing is Using sterile dressings, build emergency personnel
available, use an up dressings around the instructions.
improvised dressing, e.g. wound, finishing above the
handkerchief, towel. object’s height if possible.
If these are not available Secure the dressings in place
the person should use with a roller bandage,
their hand (last resort). wrapping diagonally above
If a broken bone is not and below the object and
suspected, elevate the injured lightly over the object.
area above the level of the If the object is large and
heart. protruding above the
Have the person rest dressings, bandage firmly all
comfortably. around the object but DO
Apply a pressure bandage to NOT bandage over the object.
hold the dressing in place – a Protect from further damage.
triangle bandage or roller Continue to monitor the
bandage is best for this. person’s airway, breathing and
Immobilise the injured part circulation.
using an appropriate body Call an ambulance (000 or
splint/slinging method. 112).
Monitor for shock or
IF BLEEDING CONTINUES: deteriorating condition.
Apply a second dressing pad
over the first and a firmer DO NOT disturb dressings once
bandage over the top of all. bleeding stops/is controlled.
IF SIGNIFICANT BLEEDING
CONTINUES:
Remove all bandaging and
check for a missed bleeding
site.
Reapply a dressing and
bandages in a more
appropriate manner.
Continue to monitor the
person’s airway, breathing and
circulation.
Call an ambulance (000 or
112) if necessary.
Monitor for shock or
deteriorating condition.
DO NOT disturb dressings once

bleeding stops/is controlled.

When managing bleeding it is important to monitor the injured area and loosen the bandage
if the victim says their fingers or toes feel numb, tingling or painful.
7. Securing the incident scene

After completing the rescue, you must ensure the safety of all personnel during the removal
and treatment of the injured person, placing signage and barricades or safety spotters if
required to maintain integrity of accident site and preserve the evidence to be used in an
investigation.
These barricades could involve:
Portable fencing.
Road barricades and barrier boards.
People on the scene.
Ad-hoc materials found on the site such as other vehicles, fences, gates and other
‘found’ items.
Emergency response procedures may require you to erect a cordon.

This involves erecting purpose-designed tape around the whole area, plus an additional 10 to
20 metres, but follow your organisation’s requirements for the exact dimensions.
At no point should the area be left unattended until it has been cleared for return to work by
the proper authorities.
Once the area has been secured and all hazards controlled it is safe to leave the site.
Investigations could take days.

8. Reporting Procedures
Reporting procedures and the person you would report to would be determined by the level
of injury who the report was sent to, as well as an event where the workplace was negligent
in providing safe working conditions. The following will provide a guide:
Your supervisor.
Emergency services (e.g. police, ambulance or medical professional, fire brigade and
emergency rescue).
Occupational Health & Safety/Work Health & Safety (OHS/WHS) regulatory authority
(e.g. WorkSafe, WorkCover).
When reporting accidents/incidents ask your OHS/WHS representative or supervisor
for the correct procedure relating to completing forms and on what basic this should
be done. Where the information can be sourced from.
Accident/Incident forms
An incident report form, records details of an accident, injury, workplace incident, security
breach, or any other type of unforeseen event. Proper reporting helps correct the
current incident and prevent future incidents like it.
Although not conclusive, this form will normally contain the following information:
 Location of the incident
 Patient’s name
 Location/nature of the injuries
 Description of the incident
 Remedial action taken for the patient – first aid
 Isolation of the faulty/live equjpiment involved in the incident
Notifying emergency services or a medical professional

When calling emergency services or a medical professional, dial 000 (or 112 from a mobile
phone) and let the operator know the following details:
Where the emergency is.
What has happened.
What is being done to resolve the emergency.
Workplace access details.
Your name.
Do not hang up the phone until you have been given instructions on how to proceed.
In the case of environmental emergencies, you will need to talk to your supervisor who will
contact the EPA or other relevant regulatory body.

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Perform Rescue from a Live LV Panel

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Published in Australia by: Site Skills Training

Version Date Changes Changed by Status

V1.0 26/06/2018 Initial Release Approved

V1.1 3/07/2018 Content added to match AI/AG Kalvin Bartlett Approved

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3. Risk Management ...................................................................................... 9

4. General principles of low voltage rescue ................................................. 13

5. Low voltage rescue procedures................................................................ 17

6. Treatment of victims ................................................................................ 19

7. Securing the incident scene ..................................................................... 23

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2. Safety Regulations and Acts

Electrical Safety Act - relevant to your state or territory

Electrical Safety Regulations - relevant to your state or territory

Codes of Practice - A code of practice is a set of guidelines and regulations to be followed

Australian Standards - A national standard is a publication that prescribes how an article,

2.1. Safe performance of live electrical work

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2.1.2 Obligations of the Employer

In accordance with electrical safety legislation, it is the

Depending on the state or territory you are working

Suitable rescue equipment appropriate for the

Training by qualified instructors.

Assessment every 12 months to confirm competency in rescue and resuscitation.

2.1.3 Low voltage rescue training

Relevant training may include but is not limited to:

Ensuring that all staff are competent in rescue and resuscitation

Electrical activity certification including the issue of relevant

Ensuring workers hold licences relevant to the task (where

Ensuring that all workers have completed relevant hazard

Training in the use of all rescue equipment.

Instruction in appropriate isolation and tag out procedures.

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It is also the employer’s duty to ensure that all

Rescue kit and related equipment.

Personal protective equipment (PPE)

Adequately stocked first aid kits.

Correctly insulated tools to prevent

Other relevant safety equipment for the

2.2 Obligations of the employee

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To follow relevant safe working procedures.

2.2.1 Pre-planning on the worksite

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3.1 Risk/Hazard Identification

A HAZARD is a source or situation with the

A RISK is defined as the chance of a hazard hurting you

Risk management requires you to make prompt and

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You may need to consider factors such as:

Risk of fire developing.

Risk of electric shock.

Risk of other injuries occurring due to smoke or the

By identifying and assessing the risks you can then develop

The following table sets out an example.

Hazard Control measures to be implemented Level of Risk

3.2 Risk Assessment

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Undertaking the risk management process.