Elements and Performance Criteria
- Transport and handle chemicals and biological agents
- Transport requirements are identified and followed from legislative and regulatory requirements, including Occupational Health and Safety (OHS).
- Risks involved in the transport and handling of chemical and biological agents are assessed and minimised.
- Containers are confirmed as being in a sound condition to transport.
- PPE is used as required according to manufacturer specifications and OHS requirements.
- Instructions from chemical material safety data sheets (MSDS) are followed in the event of a spill.
- Transport incidents are reported as required according to legislative and/or regulatory requirements.
- Appropriate first aid kit and spill kit are confirmed as being on hand for all stages of transport, handling and storage.
- Store chemicals in the workplace
- Appropriate storage methods are used according to chemical labels, MSDS, and/or legislative and regulatory requirements.
- Risks involved in storage of chemical and biological agents are assessed and minimised.
- Storage area is maintained according to legislative and regulatory requirements, including OHS and environmental protection.
- Products are retained in original containers with labels intact.
- Storage methods are utilised to prevent contact with people or animals, contamination of produce or the environment.
- Correct disposal procedures are applied for used chemical drums and storage containers.
- Unwanted and/or out-of-date chemicals are disposed of according to legislative and/or regulatory requirements and industry programs.
- Record storage details