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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 |
Vehicle refers to: | all applicable transportation modes |
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 respiratorbreathing apparatushigh visibility clothing |
Load restraint systems are: | as detailed in the National Load Restraint Guide |
Preparation of packaged dangerous goods for transport may: | require special precautions as specified by the manufacturer |
Transport documentation may include: | Initial Emergency Response GuideEmergency Procedure GuideMaterial Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)descriptions for dangerous goods (i.e. proper shipping name, class and division number, packing group, subsidiary risk(s) if any)UN or ID number |
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 |
Safety equipment on vehicle may include: | fire extinguishersportable warning deviceseye wash kit |
Information/documents may include: | current Australian Dangerous Goods Code, relevant Australian Standards and International StandardsSafe 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 productgoods identification numbers, codes and signssupplier and/or client instructionsaward, enterprise bargaining agreement, other industrial arrangementsrelevant standards and certification requirementsquality assurance proceduresemergency proceduresmanufacturers specifications, instructions and labelling advice for the packaged dangerous goods, including material safety data sheets |
Applicable regulations and legislation may include: | state/territory mass and loading regulationscurrent Australian 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 state/territory regulations related to the carriage of dangerous goodsworkplace relations regulationsequal opportunity legislationequal employment opportunity and affirmative action legislationrelevant Australian and International Standardsrelevant state/territory environmental protection legislationrelevant state/territory OH&S legislation |