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. |
Emergency may include: | chemical reactioncontaminationfiregas leakhazardous waste spillfallen powerlines. |
Waste typesmay include: | solid (non-hazardous), e.g. construction and demolitionliquid (non-hazardous), e.g. chemical and aqueoushazardous – regulated, prescribed, quarantined, medical and clinicalrecoverable resources, e.g. recyclable and green waste. |
Organisational requirements may include information found in: | briefing papersjob sheetslettersmemosoperations manualsquality assurance documentstender and contract documentsverbal or written instructionswork procedures. |
Legislation and codesmay 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. |
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 response action or procedures may include: | cleaning upcontaining emergencyisolating or shutting down equipment or plantevacuationfirst aidmaking site safenotifying authoritiesusing PPE. |
Relevant parties may include: | emergency servicesother affected partiesorganisational personnelenvironmental protection agencies. |
Emergency and personal protective equipmentmust include: | communications equipmenteye protection, such as goggles and protective glasseseyewash kitfire extinguishersfirst aid kitfootwearhearing protectionMSDSspill kitoil absorbent materialsoveralls and protective clothing. |
Emergency and personal protective equipmentcould also include: | breathing apparatusemergency procedure guidesface shield or maskgloveshard hats. |
Personal protective equipmentmust be: | cleaned and fitted according to organisational requirements, manufacturer specifications and OHS requirementsworn when required according to organisational requirementsstored according to organisational requirements. |
Containment and isolation may include: | bunding areaerecting barricadesmoving vehicle or equipment away from hazardous areasealing leakstransferring wasteturning off electricity and gasusing fire extinguisherswater-hosing. |
Evacuation proceduresmay be found in: | emergency procedures manualsOHS requirementsorganisational requirementslegislation and codes. |
Protecting organisational interests may include: | collecting details from witnessesnot commenting or admitting liabilitynot talking to media. |
Clean-up may include: | removing equipment, plant and vehicle from siteremoving and disposing of contaminated soil and liquidshovellingsweeping outusing cleaning productsusing high pressure water or air-hosingvacuuming. |
Contamination may include: | exposure to sunlightinfestationmixing with other waste typesrot or mouldwaterlogging. |
Regulated waste identification signage may include: | classification of dangerous goodscommunications equipmentfirst aidhazardous classHAZCHEM codespackaging group number. |
Recorded includes: | authorities notifiedcause or suspected cause of emergencydamage incurred to:general publicequipmentpersonnelvehicleemergency and personal protective equipment usedemergency response procedures undertakennature of clean-upnature, type, source and severity of emergencyrecommendations for preventing future emergenciesregulatory authority requirements. |