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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: | restricted spacesexposed conditionscontrolled or open environments |
Liquid bulk product to be transferred may require: | special precautions |
Hazards in the work area may include exposure to: | hazardous or dangerous materialscontamination of, or from, materials being handlednoise, light, energy sourcesstationary and moving machinery, parts or componentsservice linesspills, leakages, rupturesdust/vapours |
Hazard management is: | consistent with the principle of hierarchy of control with elimination, substitution, isolation and engineering control measures being selected before safe working practices and personal protective equipment |
Personal protective equipment may include: | glovessafety headwear and footwearsafety glassesmask or respiratorhigh visibility clothing |
Exposure during work operations may be to: | corrosive chemicalssolvents and adhesivestoxic, explosive and other harmful substancesmovement of equipment, goods, vehicles |
Regulatory controls and enterprise procedures may govern requirements for: | transportstoragevolumemassrequired controls |
Ignition sources include: | naked flames and static sources |
Requirements for work may include: | site restrictions and proceduresuse of safety and personal protective equipmentcommunications equipmentspecialised lifting and/or handling equipmentincident breakdown proceduresadditional gear and equipmentnoise restrictionshours of operationauthorities and permits |
Consultative processes may involve: | other employees and supervisorssuppliers, potential customers and existing clientsmanagement and union representativesindustrial relations, OH&S specialists, and other maintenance, professional or technical staff |
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 proceduressite procedures |
Information/documents may include: | Safe Working Load (SWL) and Working Load Limit (WLL)manifests, bar codes, goods and product identificationmanufacturers specifications for equipment/toolsworkplace procedures and policies for the transfer of liquid bulk productgoods identification numbers and codes, including ADG and IMDG markings and HAZCHEM signssupplier and/or client instructionscodes of practice including the Australian Dangerous Goods Code, relevant Australian Standards and the Industry Safety Codeaward, enterprise bargaining agreement, other industrial arrangementsrelevant standards and certification requirementsquality assurance proceduresemergency proceduresmaterial safety data sheets |
Applicable regulations and legislation may include: | 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 CodeIATA Dangerous Goods by Air regulationsAustralian and International Explosives CodesAustralian and state/territory regulations related to the transfer of liquid bulk product relevant Australian Standards, including AS 2809.1, AS 2809.2, AS 2931, AS 2430relevant state/territory environmental protection legislationrelevant state/territory OH&S legislation |