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The range statement links the required knowledge and organisational and technical requirements to the workplace context. It describes any contextual variables that will be used or encountered when applying the competency in work situations. It allows for different work practices and work and knowledge requirements as well as for differences between organisations and workplaces. The following variables may be present for this particular unit.Legislative and industry requirements may include:relevant Commonwealth and state/territory building Acts/regulations/codesOHS legislation, codes and regulationsrelevant current Australian Standards e.g. FP22, AS3772, AS1851system approval listing (SSL, FM and UL)manufacturers' system manualsBuilding Code of Australiadangerous goods regulationslicensing arrangementsenvironmental regulationsbuilding surveyor requirementsother relevant legislation (including international and shipping/marine codes) relating to fire protection equipmentAustralian petroleum industries' requirements.Work procedures may include:instructions from colleagues/supervisor/managerspecific customer requirementsassignment instructionsequipment manufacturers' requirementsreporting and documentation requirementspersonal protective equipment requirements.Relevant persons may include:team leaderssupervisorsmanagerscolleaguescustomers.Potential and actual breaches of legislative and industry requirements could be identified by:direct observationas part of workplace quality assurance teams.Organisational requirements may be located in quality assurance and/or procedures manuals relating to:legal and organisational policy/guidelinespersonnel practices and guidelines outlining work roles, responsibilities and delegationslegislation relevant to the service operationOHS policies, procedures and programsdocumentation and information systems and processesuse of electronic job scheduling and communication devices.OHS policies and procedures may relate to:employer/employee rights and responsibilitiesthe OHS hierarchy of controlassessing the worksite for hazards and risks prior to preparing the worksite for the work proceduredisplaying signs and/or utilising barriers in the work areahazard and risk identification and reportingrisk assessment and control measuresincident/accident investigationOHS audits and safety inspectionssafe operating procedures/instructions including:working safely around electrical wiring, cables and overhead powerlinesworking safely around tools and equipmentworking safely on ladders and raised platformsrisk and hazard recognitionemergency proceduresawareness of electrical hazardsfollowing confined spaces proceduresutilising personal protective equipment including:safety glasses or gogglessafety boots or shoeshard hatear muffs or plugsappropriate gloves and overallssun hatdust maskequipment maintenance and useuse and storage of hazardous substancesFirst Aid.Powder fire suppression systems may include:fixed plant installations including:generatorsair compressorssmall machinery spacesto range, hood and duct installations.Customer requirements may include:system specificationinsurance requirementsindustry requirementsprovision of routine servicesprovision of non-routine or urgent servicesconfirmation of, or variations to, service instructionssighting work permitssign-in/out procedures for entry to or exit from premiseswritten or verbal confirmation of services provided and/or future maintenance schedule.System components may include:extinguishing agent containers (tanks/cylinders)container valvesactuation devicessupport bracketscontrol equipmentagent distribution pipe-work and hoseagent discharge nozzlesdetection devices.Documentation may include:system manufacturers' documentationjob cardcustomer recommendation formsservice agreementsexpense claimsapplication for credit formequipment recommendation formFleetcardcorrective action reportpetty cash vouchercertificate of inspectionproduct documentationmaintenance record system.Maintenance schedules may include:system manufacturers'manufacturers'customers'.Safety procedures may include:working safely around electrical wiring, cables and overhead powerlinesworking safely around tools and equipmentworking safely on ladders and raised platformsrisk and hazard recognitionemergency proceduresawareness of electrical hazardsfollowing confined spaces proceduresFirst Aidutilising personal protective equipment including:safety glasses or gogglessafety boots or shoeshard hatear muffs or plugsappropriate gloves and overallssun hatdust mask.Testing procedures may include:dischargepressureleakvisual inspectionrecharging.