The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
Site environments for fumigation may include: | airports and aircraftbond storesbuildingsburrowschamberscommercial premisescontainer ship holdscustoms and immigration centresdocksdomestic premisesglasshousesgrainmarine craftplant nurseriesproduce storage facilitiesquarantine centresrail yards and rolling stocksealed spacesshipssilossoilspecialised company fumigation facilitiessporting fieldsstacks (tarps)trainstransport containers and depots. |
Company requirements may include: | access and equity policy, principles and practicebusiness and performance plansclient communication proceduresclient confidentiality proceduresclient service standardscompany goals, objectives, plans, systems and processescompany issued identification badge, card or passcompany policies and proceduresdefined resource parametersdress and presentation requirementsduty of care, code of conduct and code of ethicsemergency response and evacuation proceduresemployer and employee rights and responsibilitiesestablishing operator identity with clientinternal communication channels and reporting proceduresmaintenance procedures for equipment and PPEOHS policies and procedurespersonnel practices and guidelinespolicies and procedures relating to own role, responsibility and delegationquality and continuous improvement processes and standardsrecords and information systems and processestraining (induction and refresher) materialswork site access security clearance procedures. |
Work order information may include: | access to work site, including:timing of accessaccess and egress pointsbudget allocationscompletion times and datesdress and presentation requirementsjob requirements and taskslegislative and local government requirementsOHS requirements and emergency response proceduresrequirements for working in isolated and remote locationsresource requirements – equipment and materialsspecific client requirements, such as:noise controlsensitivity of occupants to pests or pest managementrelationships with other customer activitiesuse of signage and barrierswork scheduleswork site contact persons. |
Appropriate persons may include: | clientscolleaguesmanagerspersons in control of work sitesupervisors. |
Clients may include: | bodies corporatecompanies or organisationscustoms agentsenvironmental health officersownersowners’ agentspersons in control of work processesquarantine officers. |
Hazards may include: | allergic reactions to chemicals, pests and/or equipment, including latex allergiesbiological and animal wastebites and stingsblood and blood-stained productsconfined or restricted spacescontaminated clothing, materials and equipmentdamaged or inappropriate equipmentdust and fibreselectrical hazards arising from:cableselectrical fittings:switcheslightsuntested electrical equipmentfatiguefiregasheightsinadequate lighting and ventilationinfectious and zoonotic diseases, such as:scabiesQ fevermisunderstanding label information and instructionsover familiarity with routine procedures causing lack of attention to manufacturer’s label instructionsunclear or ambiguous work order informationmobile equipment or vehicle hazards around plant and vehiclesmoving and unguarded partsnoiseoccupational violence and bullyingpoor personal hygiene practicesrelease of substances with negative environmental impactspills, splashes and spraysunsafe manual-handling techniques, including awkward and repetitive posturesunsafe underfoot conditions, such as slippery, uneven and rough surfaceswork environment temperature extremeswork in unfamiliar isolated and remote environments. |
Risks may include: | OHSpublic health and safetyenvironmental concerns. |
Legislative requirements may include: | Australian standards, quality assurance and certification requirementsaward and enterprise agreementsindustry advisory standards and codes, such as:building codesdangerous goods codesrelevant commonwealth, state and territory legislation and local government regulations that affect company operation, such as:anti-discrimination and diversitychemical controlschemical registers and manifestsconsumer protection legislationdangerous goods Acts and regulationsdeclared pest (plant and animal) reportingenvironmental protection issuesequal employment opportunityfreedom of informationfumigator licence requirementsindustrial relationsmotor and commercial vehicle transportationmotor licence and endorsement regulationsOHS Acts and regulationsprivacypublic healthtrade practicesworkplace consultative arrangements. |
Occupational health and safety (also known as workplace health and safety) requirements may relate to: | allergic reactions, such as contact dermatitisanimal management and control procedurescommunication devices for isolated or remote locations, such as:mobile phonetwo-way radiodermatoxicological control and prevention measuresemergency procedures for contact with toxic substances, such as:splashes in eye or on skininhalationingestionhazard identification and risk assessment mechanismshealth surveillance and monitoring, such as regular blood testinghierarchy of hazard control proceduresindustry advisory standardsinformation provided by national registration authority for chemical approval and state government authorities, such as:agricultureenvironment protectionhealthprimary industryinjury and dangerous occurrence reportingnational and industry codes of practiceOHS control procedures, such as:health and safety plansjob plansjob safety analysesrisk assessmentssafe operating practices and proceduressafe work instructionssafe work method statementsroutes of entry and potential symptoms of exposure to chemicalssafe work practices for equipment, PPE and chemical storage, including interpretation of:MSDShazardous substance information, such as long latency periodssafety, induction and refresher trainingselection and use of PPE and clothing appropriate to hazardup-to-date electrical test and tag compliance. |
Public health and safety may affect: | animalsclient staffcompany staffcustomersdistributorsfacility usersgeneral public, including neighbours and bystandersinspectorsretailerssupplierstrade and service providers. |
Personnel may include: | client’s staffcolleaguespersons who handle and wash technician’s contaminated work clothessite visitors, including bystandersvenue, facility, building or shopping centre staff or management. |
Fumigants are: | chemicals which at a particular temperature and pressure can exist in a gaseous state in sufficient concentration and for sufficient time to be lethal to insects or other animals, weeds or other organisms. |
Organisms may be living animal or plant, including: | bacteriainsectsmitesmolluscsrodentsseeds. |
Commodities may include: | containersfabricsfurnituregrainshousehold itemsplant materialssoilstructurestimber. |
Manufacturer specifications may include: | emergency response resourcesequipment operating manualsgovernment publicationsinstructional guidesMSDSother resources supplied by manufacturer, such as:laminated cardsnoticeswall postersproduct labelssafety instructions pre-printed on equipment. |
Environmental requirements may include: | clean up, containment or isolationcompany policies and guidelinesemergency chemical spill control measureshazardous materials handlingregulations, by-laws and guidelines of environmental protection agencies and government departments, such as:agricultureemergency servicesnational parks and wildlife. |
Signage and barriers may include: | physical barriers and restraints erected to restrict access to work sitesigns complying with legislative requirements and/or Australian standards that warn of danger or adverse conditions. |
Fumigation enclosure is: | any space which has been or is intended to be made sufficiently gas tight to contain the fumigant. |
Personal protective equipment may include: | air-line and self-contained respiratorschemical-impervious glovescontaminated clothing bagscradlesdust masksface shieldsbreathing apparatusfull-face maskshair netshard hatsoverallssafety shoes or bootssafety harnessessoap and towelssunscreenwashable hats. |
Equipment may include: | broomsbunding materialscalibrated fumigant dispenserscalibrated gas detection and monitoring equipmentcamerasclips and other sealing devicesdetector tubesdispersal fansdrillsdusterselectrical extension cordselevated work platformsequipment decontamination materialsfinger manifoldsflexible lightsflushing agentsfumigant testing devicesfumigation sheetsgeneratorshosesinjectorsknivesladdersmagnifying glassesmeasuring jugsmirrorsmonitoring linesnozzlesportable residual current devicespressure manometersprobespumpssafety harnessessand and other absorberssand snakesscrewdriversspecimen bottlesthermometerstorchesvaporiserswaste disposal containerswater flumesweight scales. |
Emergency response procedures include: | clean upcontainmentdecontaminationfirst aidisolationnotification of authoritiesuse of firefighting appliancesuse of PPEwork site or workplace evacuation. |
Waste may be solid or liquid and include: | contaminated or hazardous biological wasteused containersused or contaminated PPE, such as disposable gloves. |
Regulatory and company documentation may include: | accident and incident reportscertificates and noticescustomer files and databasesinvoicesjob sheetslogbooksreceipts. |
Client records may be a computer or manual file and include: | contact detailscustomer files and databasesdetails of previous:assessmentsquotationsservice provisiongovernment orders, for example from Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS)logbooksreportsspecific details about work site, nature of organism problemuse of contractors. |