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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. |
Work may be conducted: | in a range of work environmentsby day or night |
Customers may be: | internal or external |
Workplaces may comprise: | large, medium or small worksites |
Workplace environment may include movement of: | equipmentgoodsproductsmaterialsvehicular traffic |
Inspection/sampling processes may include: | turningvisual inspectionhand samplinggrain sievesrobes and spearstrapping |
Problems identified in commodities and facilities may include: | presence of water or water damagepresence and activity of pestsdead vertebrate pests in stored graindamage or deterioration of storage facilitystorm damageinappropriate grain temperature and moisture levels |
Types of storage and environment may include: | permanent and/or temporary storagefixed and/or portable commodity handling equipmentsite buildingshaulage vehiclesrail loopswalkways and access points in buildings and facilitiessite surroundings |
Grain aeration involves: | set-up, maintenance, operational control and dismantling of equipment |
Hazards in the work area may include exposure to: | chemicals and pesticidesdangerous or hazardous substancesstationary and moving equipment, parts and materialsnoise, light, energy sourceselectrical equipmenthumidity, air temperature, radiant heatdebris on floorfaulty equipment |
Personal protective equipment may include: | glovessafety headwear and footwearsafety glassestwo-way radiosprotective clothingrespirators and fume/dust maskshigh visibility clothing |
Requirements for work may include: | site restrictions and procedureslicensing requirementsuse of safety and personal protective equipmentcommunications/recording equipmentauthorities and permitsemergency procedures |
Communication in the work area may include: | phonefaxemail/internetelectronic data interchange (EDI)RF systemsoral, aural or signed communications |
Consultative processes may involve: | workplace personnelsupervisors and managersexisting and potential customers/clientsmanufacturers of pesticidessuppliers and contractorsunion representativesindustrial relations and OH&S specialistsmaintenance, professional or technical staff |
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include: | company proceduresworkplace proceduresorganisational proceduresestablished or standard procedures |
Information/documents may include: | operations manuals, job specifications and proceduresinduction documentationcompetency standards and training materialsmanufacturers specifications and instructionsmaterial safety data sheetsworkplace operating procedures and policiessupplier and/or client instructionsAustralian and international standards, criteria and certification requirementscodes of practice including the National Standards for Manual Handling and the Industry Safety Coderelevant regulations including the ADG Codeaward, workplace bargaining agreement, other industrial arrangementsOH&S proceduresquality assurance proceduresemergency procedures |
Applicable regulations and legislation may include: | relevant codes and regulations pertaining to grain storagelegislation regarding the use of fumigants/poisonsADG Code and regulations pertaining to the storage and handling of dangerous and hazardous goodsrelevant state/territory OH&S legislationrelevant state/territory environmental protection legislationrelevant Australian and international standards and certification requirementsworkplace relations regulations including equal opportunity, equal employment opportunity and affirmative action legislationworkers compensation regulations |