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. |
Potential hazards and risks are those identified by the organisation that may lead to: | damage to plant, vehicle or propertyharm to the environmentillness or injury to employees, contractors or the publicinjuries resulting from manual handling and repetitive work. |
Potential hazards and risks may include: | broken glassbroken metalcompaction equipmentcontaminationdustfiregases and fumeshazardous waste (e.g. sharps)narrow drivewaysother vehicles and equipmentoverhanging signsprojectilesspark-producing equipmentunguarded conveyor beltsweather. |
Emergency may include: | chemical reactioncontaminationfiregas leakhazardous waste spillfallen powerlines. |
Emergency reporting procedures may include reporting to: | emergency servicesother affected partiesorganisational personnel, including:supervisorteam leaderteam memberenvironmental protection agencies. |
Organisational requirements may include information found in: | briefing papersjob sheetslettersmemosoperations manualsquality assurance documentstender and contract documentsverbal or written instructionswork procedures. |
Legislation and codes may include: | codes, including:Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Railindustrycommonwealth, state and territory legislation, including:anti-discriminationenvironmental protectionequal employment opportunityfreedom of informationindustrialOHStrade practicesroad laws. |
Emergency response action or procedures may include: | cleaning upcontaining emergencyisolating or shutting down equipment or plantevacuationfirst aidmaking site safenotifying authoritiesusing PPE. |
Emergency and personal protective equipment must include: | communications equipmenteye protection, such as goggles and protective glasseseyewash kitfire extinguishersfirst aid kitfootwearhearing protectionMSDSspill kitoveralls and protective clothing. |
Emergency and personal protective equipment could also include: | breathing apparatusemergency procedure guidesface shields or masksgloveshard hats. |
Personal protective equipment must be: | cleaned and fitted according to organisational requirements, manufacturer specifications and OHS requirementsworn when required according to organisational requirementsstored according to organisational requirements. |
Evacuation procedures may be found in: | emergency procedures manualslegislation and codesOHS requirementsorganisational requirements. |
Contamination may include: | exposure to sunlightinfestationmixing with other waste typesrot or mouldwaterlogging. |
Regulated waste identification signagemay include: | classification of dangerous goodscommunications equipmentfirst aidhazardous classHAZCHEM codespackaging group numbernature, type, source and severity of emergency. |
Clean-up may include: | removing equipment, plant and vehicle from siteremoving and disposing of contaminated soil and liquidshovellingseeping outusing cleaning productsusing high pressure water or air-hosingvacuuming. |