Demonstrated knowledge of:
state or territory work health and safety/occupational health and safety legislation, specifically requirements for:
when, where and how hazards must be identified
when, where and how risk assessments must be conducted
incorporating appropriate consultation into hazard identification and risk assessment process
cemetery and crematorium risk management procedures, including emergency planning
risk assessment areas in the cemetery or crematorium, including but not restricted to:
location of work
duration of work
soil type
shoring requirements
size of work crew
qualifications of contractor or employee work crew
size, depth, dimensions, age and type of grave
size, depth and dimensions of tomb, crypt, vault or furnace
access to the confined space
ground conditions, including adjacent graves, soil make-up and water table
terrain
weather
possible coffin weight and materials
machinery
presence of monuments and their stability
atmospheric test requirements
cemetery and crematorium health and safety system information
characteristics of confined spaces, including:
size and location of grave
availability to access grave, crypt, vault or crematorium
presence of hazardous substances, including hydrogen sulphide from decomposing matter or carbon monoxide from water bailing pumps
presence of flammable contaminants generated by methane of decomposing matter
presence of unsafe oxygen levels associated with sealed coffins, crypt and graves
presence of materials that may result in engulfment through cave in
mechanical hazards, including backhoes or conveyors
signs of falling objects, including monuments or soil and rocks
ignition hazards:
sources of heat
static or friction
plant and equipment that pose risks, including welding, cutting or electronic equipment
activities, including grinding, chipping and sandblasting
electrical hazards
poor ventilation
environmental hazards:
water levels
seepage from neighbouring gravesites
high water tables
non-compacted soil
biological hazards:
viruses and bacteria
microbes and pathogens carried in the water or decomposing tissue
insects, snakes and vermin
contains or has contained (or made of or lined or coated with) substances capable of reducing amount of oxygen present to a dangerous level
risk treatments for an identified confined space, including:
eliminating hazard, including not getting in the grave
substitution, including using another gravesite
engineering controls, including extraction fans on vaults
administrative controls or procedures, including permits and risk assessments for confined space entry
shoring requirements
atmospheric test requirements
mechanical and isolation requirements
stand-by personnel and rescue arrangements, including Tripod or other means of effective rescue
authorisation
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
analysis of decomposing matter and water in space
fire extinguisher
spill kit
first aid kit
eye wash kit
communications equipment
signage
fall and edge protection
cemetery and crematorium communication, reporting and recording procedures.
Skills must be demonstrated in the workplace or in a simulated environment that is as industry realistic as possible. In a simulated environment, it is essential that assessment is conducted:
using suitable facilities, equipment and resources, including:
a cemetery or crematorium operation for which hazard identification and risk assessment can be undertaken
housekeeping equipment and materials and personal protective equipment
organisational policies and procedures, and hazard identification and risk assessment template documents
under industry conditions where there is:
integration of tasks with possible interruptions to work typical of the job role
speed and timing requirements that reflect commercial operating conditions
interaction with relevant personnel
Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.