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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 |
Transfer of dangerous goods/ hazards substances and high risk goods may require: | special precautions and handling procedures as specified by the manufacturer |
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/vapoursignition sources |
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 respirator and breathing apparatushigh visibility clothing |
Load restraint systems are: | as detailed in the National Load Restraint Guide |
Transport documentation may include: | Initial Emergency Response GuideEmergency Procedure Guidedescriptions for explosives and dangerous goods/hazards substances and high risk goods (i.e. class, and division, shipping name, UN number, current ADG declarations, material safety data sheets, etc.) |
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 permitsADG declarations |
Consultative processes may involve may involve: | other employees and supervisorssuppliers, potential customers and existing clientsmanagement and union representativesindustrial relations, Occupational Health and Safety specialists, 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: | Safe Working Load (SWL) and Working Load Limit (WLL)manifests, bar codes, goods and product identificationmanufacturers specifications, instructions and labelling advice including material safety data sheetsworkplace procedures and policies for the transfer of explosives and dangerous/hazardous/high risk goodsgoods identification numbers and codes, including IMDG markings and HAZCHEM signssupplier and/or client instructionsoperations manuals, job specifications and induction documentationcompetency standards and training materialscodes of practice including the Australian Dangerous Goods Code, Australian Explosives Code, relevant Australian Standards and the Industry Safety Codeaward, enterprise bargaining agreement, other industrial arrangementsrelevant standards and certification requirementsquality assurance proceduresemergency procedures |
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 Codesrelevant Australian Standards for the types of explosives and dangerous/hazardous/high risk goods concernedrelevant state/territory environmental protection legislationworkplace relations regulationsequal opportunity and affirmative action legislationequal opportunity legislationrelevant state/territory OH&S legislation |