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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. |
Work may be undertaken: | in various work environments in the warehousing, storage, transport and distribution industries |
Customers may be: | internal or external |
Operations may be conducted: | by day or night in all weather conditions |
The workplace environment may involve: | twenty-four hour operation single and multi-site location large, medium and small workplaces |
Plans for dangerous goods transport procedures may encompass consideration of: | approved transfer site positioning of vehicle when loading/unloading safe operating and driving procedures specification of required personal protection and emergency equipment specification of required transfer equipment/assemblies permitted ullage and filling ratios and or carrying capacities segregation and/or storage requirements emergency/incident/breakdown procedures customer requirements |
Classes of dangerous goods are: | as defined in the respective Australian codes |
Policies and procedures for the transportation of dangerous goods must: | conform to relevant legislative framework and guidance material |
Hazards may include: | hazardous or dangerous materials contamination of, or from, materials being handled noise, light, energy sources stationary and moving machinery, parts or components service lines spill, leakages, ruptures dust/vapours |
Hazard management is consistent with: | the principle of hierarchy of control with elimination, substitution, isolation and engineering control measures being selected before safe working practices and personal protective equipment |
Requirements for work may include: | site restrictions and procedures use of safety and personal protective equipment communications equipment specialised transfer/transport equipment incident/accident/breakdown procedures additional gear and equipment noise restrictions hours of operation authorities and permits |
Consultative processes may involve: | employees, supervisors and managers supplier instructions equipment manufacturers and suppliers contractors industrial relations and OH&S specialists other professional or technical staff |
Communications systems may involve: | fixed and mobile telephone radio fax email electronic data transfer of information mail and internal memo |
Personal protective equipment may include but is not limited to: | gloves safety clothing safety headwear and footwear safety glasses two-way radios face mask, respirators and breathing apparatus high visibility clothing |
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include: | company procedures enterprise procedures organisational procedures established procedures |
Documentation/records may include: | all relevant Australian and international regulations and codes of practice for the handling, storage and transport of dangerous goods and hazardous substances, including the ADG Code goods identification numbers and codes, including current ADG code and IMDG markings and HAZCHEM signs relevant codes of practice, including the Australian Dangerous Goods Code, the Australian Explosives Code, the Industry Safety Code, and National Standards for Manual Handling manifests, bar codes, goods and container identification/serial number manufacturers specifications, instructions and labelling advice including material safety data sheets workplace operating procedures, maintenance schedules and policies operations manuals, job specifications and procedures and induction documentation Safe Working Limits (SWL) and Working Load Limits (WLL) of transport options supplier and/or client instructions relevant Australian Standards, criteria and certification requirements communications technology equipment and oral, aural or signed communications quality assurance and customer service standards and procedures emergency procedures relevant competency standards and training materials QA plans, data and document control conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards |
Applicable procedures and codes may include: | regulations and codes of practice related to transport of goods and manual handling including relevant road rules and mass and loading regulations Australian and international regulations and codes of practice for the handling, transfer and transport of dangerous goods and hazardous substances, including: Australian and International Dangerous Goods Codes Australian Marine Orders and the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code IATA Dangerous Goods by Air regulations Australian and International Explosives Codes relevant Australian Standards relevant state/territory OH&S legislation relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation licence, patent or copyright arrangements relevant workplace relations legislation workplace relations regulations equal opportunity legislation relevant workers compensation legislation equal opportunity, equal employment opportunity and affirmative action legislation |