Low-voltage rescue

UETDRMP018 Perform rescue from a live low-voltage panel.

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to perform a rescue from live low-voltage (LV) electrical apparatus in an electrical industry environment. This does not include overhead lines and underground cables.

It includes the organisational workplace requirements for the inspection and use of live LV panel rescue equipment, and how it applies to electricity supply industry (ESI) workers and/or electrical industry workers to meet work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS), mobility and mutual aid requirements.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Applying the skills and knowledge described in this unit may require a license/registration to practice in the workplace.

Other conditions may also apply under state and territory legislative and regulatory licensing requirements, which must be confirmed before commencing this unit.

Pre-requisite unit(s)

HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation