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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. |
The shifting operations may be conducted: | in a range of work environmentsby day or night |
Customers may be: | internal or external |
Workplaces may comprise: | large, medium or small worksites |
Work may be conducted in: | restricted spacesexposed conditionscontrolled or open environments |
Materials to be shifted may include: | goodslarge luggage itemsbaggage itemsequipment and toolscleaning materialscomponents and parts of vehicles and equipment such as tyres, batteries, lifting gear, etc.materials used in the course of work such as drums of fuel, raw materials, packaging, etc. |
Loads to be shifted may be: | irregularly shapedpackaged or unpackagedlabelled or unlabelled |
Hazards in the work area may include exposure to: | chemicalsdangerous or hazardous substancesmovements of equipment, goods and materialsweight of items being handled |
Personnel in the work area may include: | workplace personnelsite visitorscontractorsofficial representatives |
Communication in the work area may include: | phoneelectronic data interchangefaxemailinternetradiooral, aural or signed communications |
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include: | company proceduresenterprise proceduresorganisational proceduresestablished procedures |
Personal protective equipment may include: | glovessafety headwear and footwearsafety glassestwo-way radioshigh visibility clothing |
Information/documents may include: | goods identification numbers and codesmanifests, bar codes, goods and container identificationmanufacturers specifications for equipment/toolsworkplace procedures and policiessupplier and/or client instructionsmaterial safety data sheetscodes of practice including the National Standards for Manual Handling and the Industry Safety Coderelevant legislation, regulations and related documentationaward, enterprise bargaining agreement, other industrial arrangementsstandards and certification requirementsquality assurance proceduresemergency procedures |
Applicable regulations and legislation may include: | relevant state/territory OH&S legislationrelevant state/territory environmental protection legislationworkplace relations regulationsworkers compensation regulationslicence, patent or copyright arrangementsdangerous goods and air freight regulationsexport/import/quarantine/bond requirementsmarine orders |