Elements and Performance Criteria
- Interpret freight documentation
- Recognise dangerous goods
- Freight containing dangerous goods is recognised in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
- Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and hazard management is implemented
- All types of dangerous goods and items containing dangerous goods are correctly identified
- Workplace policies and regulatory requirements concerning the types of dangerous goods are identified, interpreted and applied
- Accept appropriate dangerous goods
- Where identified dangerous goods are not permitted to be transported by air, shipper is advised that freight cannot be accepted
- Shipper is given an explanation of reasons why prohibited dangerous goods freight cannot be accepted and is referred to relevant regulatory requirements in accordance with workplace procedures
- Where identified dangerous goods are permitted to be transported by air, requirements for packaging, labelling and handling are confirmed in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
- Dangerous goods accepted for air transport are checked to ensure they are packaged and labelled in accordance with regulatory requirements
- Dangerous goods accepted for air freight are handled in accordance with regulatory requirements including procedures for emergencies and spills
- Prepare dangerous goods documentation
- Stow dangerous goods