Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan work
- Liquid transfer method is identified for loading and unloading as gravity or pressure
- Job hazards are identified and required action is taken to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards
- Dangerous or hazardous (including regulated waste) or other materials requiring specialised handling are identified and relevant workplace procedures are taken into account when planning work
- Precautions are undertaken to eliminate all ignition sources
- Traffic flow, vehicle positioning and work area conditions are assessed to ensure safe operation and no injury to people, or damage to equipment, loads or facilities
- Characteristics of liquid, transfer and holding method are taken into account when evaluating procedural requirements, special precautions for method, equipment and, as required, appropriate attachments to transfer load
- Potential occurrences in work area that may affect safety and efficiency of operations are reported to appropriate personnel
- Liquid transfer is planned, taking into account requirements of load, transfer method, storage facility, transport mode, load weight, volume, viscosity and equipment capacity
- Load is checked prior to and at completion of transfer to ensure ullage and/or maximum permitted capacity complies with current ADG Code
- Adjustments are made to process to accommodate special requirements such as temperature control and combustion
- Required personal protective equipment, signage, barriers and special precautions are identified in plan and utilised
- Procedures to deal with spills, leakages and ruptures are identified
- Transfer material
- Equipment is prepared and appropriate attachments are fitted
- Equipment controls are checked for correct operational status before commencing transfer
- Instruments and gauges are monitored during operations to ensure operation is in accordance with manufacturer specifications, workplace schedule and safety requirements
- Speed of operation is managed for safety and efficiency of materials movement and equipment operations
- Faults or damage to equipment are immediately reported to appropriate personnel
- Monitor and operate controls
- Equipment controls are monitored and operated in accordance with manufacturer operating instructions
- Control systems are monitored in accordance with statutory authority regulations, manufacturer guidelines and site operating procedures
- Materials are moved without injury to personnel or damage to equipment or goods
- Faults are identified and reported in accordance with workplace procedures
- Complete operations
- Equipment is shut down in accordance with manufacturer guidelines without injury to personnel or damage to equipment, loads or facilities in accordance with workplace procedures
- Clean up methods for transfer equipment are completed in accordance with workplace procedures
- Equipment is secured in accordance with securing procedures for appropriate equipment
- Workplace documentation is completed and filed in accordance with workplace procedures