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Range Statement
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any 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.Where reference is made to industry codes of practice, and/or Australian/international standards, the latest version must be used. ContextThis unit includes all items of equipment and unit operations which form part of the trial. LiaisonLiaison with technical experts may (depending on trial requirements and company protocols) include one or more of:manufacturers chemists engineering personnel designersOHS advisorsmaintenance personnelpotential customers.Hazard analysisHazard analysis procedures may include:JSA/JHA (Job Safety Analysis/Job Hazard Analysis)hazard and operability (HAZOP) studies hazard analysis (HAZAN) studies other company specified procedures.It is not expected that the candidate will be able to conduct technical hazard analysis procedures (such as HAZOP or HAZAN) but they should be able to interpret and use the outcomes of such analyses where relevant.HazardsHazards may be determined from:materials safety data sheets (MSDSs)other relevant documentation such as hazard logs, incident reports company hazard identification procedureshazard analysis resultsstandard operating procedures.Waste handlingWaste handling may include:collection for re-userecyclingdisposal in accordance with health and environmental regulations.ProblemsTypical problems for the trial might include:mixing is poormaterials do not behave as expectedprocess/reaction does not proceed /proceeds too slowlyprocess/reaction proceeds too quickly/runs awayyield is lowquality is out of specificationprocess is unstableinstrumentation is not sufficiently sensitive/too sensitivevariable catalyst activitysurging flow/pressure.Health, Safety and Environment (HSE)All operations to which this unit applies are subject to stringent health, safety and environment requirements, which may be imposed through State or Federal legislation, and these must not be compromised at any time. Where there is an apparent conflict between performance criteria and HSE requirements, the HSE requirements take precedence.ProceduresAll operations are performed in accordance with procedures.Procedures means all relevant workplace procedures, work instructions, temporary instructions and relevant industry and government codes and standards.