Elements and Performance Criteria
- Identify requirements for working with dangerous goods and/or hazardous substances
- Dangerous goods/hazardous substances are identified from information including class labels, manifests and other documentation
- Job hazards are identified and required action is taken to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards
- Storage requirements for dangerous goods/hazardous substances are identified and applied
- Legislative requirements for dangerous goods/hazardous substances are used to plan work activities
- Handling procedures for different classes and characteristics of goods are observed
- Confirmation is sought from relevant personnel where dangerous goods/hazardous materials do not appear to be appropriately marked
- Confirm site incident procedures
- Select handling techniques
- Load handling and shifting procedures are selected in accordance with identified requirements for particular goods
- Handling equipment is checked for conformity with workplace requirements and manufacturer guidelines
- Suitable signage or placards are checked for compliance with workplace procedures, as required