Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for work.
- Safety (OHS) requirements associated with handling and storage of plumbing materials, and workplace environmental requirements, are adhered to throughout the work.
- Personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected, correctly fitted and used in accordance with the requirements of the job.
- Quality assurance requirements for company operations are identified and adhered to.
- Environmental and waste management requirements are recognised and applied.
- Tools and equipment for handling materials and goods, non-toxic waste and liquids are selected for the job requirements, checked for serviceability and any faults reported to supervisor.
- Run-off devices are installed and the maintenance process is determined.
- Material safety data sheets (MSDS) are located and interpreted for plumbing materials to be handled.
- Identify hazard and risk control information and measures.
- Handle, sort and stack materials.
- Materials are identified and selected for sorting, stacking and stockpiling according to supervisor instructions or workplace requirements.
- Handling characteristics of materials are identified and safe manual handling techniques are applied.
- Specific handling requirements and protection for non-hazardous materials and chemicals are applied.
- Materials are stored, stacked, stockpiled and protected, clear of traffic ways, for ease of identification, retrieval, prevention of damage and cross-contamination in accordance with workplace requirements.
- Signage and barricades are erected to isolate stored materials from workplace traffic or access.
- Hazardous material is identified for separate handling by authorised persons.
- Dust suppression procedures are used to minimise health risk to personnel in the workplace vicinity.
- Store and transport materials.
- Materials are stored and transported correctly and safely according to MSDS and statutory and regulatory authorities' requirements.
- Hazardous material is identified for separate storage, transport and handling by authorised persons.
- Materials, including flammable liquid and material, gases, bulk liquids and petroleum products are stored in their allocated areas and identified bins and containers in accordance with workplace requirements.
- Hazardous materials are transported and handled in accordance with regulatory requirements, including appropriate signage, markings and safety precautions.
- Stormwater system is protected.
- Clean up.
- Tools, equipment and signage are cleaned, checked, maintained and stored in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and workplace procedures.
- Work area is cleared and materials are disposed of or recycled in accordance with state and territory legislation and workplace procedures.
- Spilt liquids and waste material are removed and disposed of in accordance with environmental and safety plans and workplace requirements.
- Information is accessed and documentation completed in accordance with workplace requirements.