Elements and Performance Criteria
- Identify properties and characteristics of materials used
- Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
- Select and use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
- List all materials used on site
- Interpret safety data sheet (SDS) for each material
- Identify relevant manual handling issues
- Identify and define environmental hazards for each material
- Categorise materials into groups based on their hazards and determine appropriate hazard controls
- Identify key factors effecting storage and handling
- Identify environmental regulation requirements
- Identify usage patterns and frequencies
- Identify cost sensitivity to volume purchased
- Determine appropriate storage and handling protocols
- Check SDS and dangerous goods/Environment Protection Agency (EPA)/WHS requirements
- Check company usage requirements
- Resolve conflicts between different requirements
- Prepare storage and handling procedure for materials
- Store and handle materials in accordance with protocols
- Use required handling aids
- Move and store materials in accordance with procedures
- Monitor storage and handling of materials and identify areas for improvement and take appropriate action, as required
- Complete any required documentation/reporting according to SOPs