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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. |
Operations may be conducted: | in a range of work environments and weather conditionsby day or night |
Customers may be: | internal or external |
Workplaces may comprise: | large, medium or small worksites |
Work may be conducted in: | limited and restricted spacesexposed conditionscontrolled or open environmentsa workplace, warehouse or depotin a vehicle on the roadat a client's workplace |
Goods/cargo to be loaded and unloaded may require: | special precautions for handling and stacking |
Classes of dangerous goods and explosives are: | as defined in the respective Australian codes |
Standard placarding, marking and signage for identified explosives and dangerous goods are: | as required in the respective Australian codes, including HAZCHEM Codes |
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 |
Loading operations may be carried out: | manuallywith the aid of lifting equipment and/or appliances |
Load restraint procedures and equipment are: | as specified in mass and loading regulations and guidelines and current ADG Code/Australian Explosives Code as applicable |
Personal protective equipment may include: | glovessafety headwear and footwearsafety glassestwo-way radioshigh visibility clothing |
Information/documents may include: | goods identification numbers and codes, including current ADG Code and International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) markings and HAZCHEM signsrelevant codes of practice, including the Australian Dangerous Goods Code, the Australian Explosives Code, the Industry Safety Code, and National Standards for Manual Handlingmanifests, bar codes, goods and container identification/serial numbermaterial safety data sheetsmanufacturers specifications for equipment/toolsworkplace procedures and policies for the loading and unloading of vehiclessupplier and/or client instructionsNational Load Restraint GuideAustralian Truck Drivers Manualaward, enterprise bargaining agreement, other industrial arrangementsstandards and certification requirementsquality assurance proceduresemergency procedures |
Applicable regulations and legislation may include: | Australian and state/territory mass and loading regulationsAustralian and international regulations and codes of practice for the handling and transport of dangerous goods and hazardous substances, including: Australian and International Dangerous Goods CodesAustralian Marine Orders and the International Maritime Dangerous Goods CodeInternational Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods by Air regulationsAustralian and International Explosives CodesCode of Practice for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Substancesstate/territory legislation covering the safe handling of infectious substancesrelevant state/territory environmental protection legislation workplace relations regulationsequal opportunity legislationequal employment opportunity and affirmative action legislationrelevant state/territory OH&S legislation |