The range statement links the required knowledge and organisational and technical requirements to the workplace context. It describes any contextual variables that will be used or encountered when applying the competency in work situations. It allows for different work practices and work and knowledge requirements as well as for differences between organisations and workplaces. The following variables may be present for this particular unit.
Checking integrity of containment should include checks for bunding, contamination, drum expansion, gases, leaching, leaks, seals, spillage and unstable form.
Client/company includes all forms of business enterprises in this context including government agencies, local governments/councils, private and public companies, and residents/ratepayers.
Company requirements are found in contract documentation, tender documentation and verbal or written instructions.
Contamination may include exposure to sunlight, infestation, mixing with other waste types, rot or mould, and waterlogging.
Details of waste stored may include:
amount of waste
date stored
date to be dispatched
monitoring or maintenance requirements
remaining storage space available
safety measures undertaken
special storage provided
storage space used
waste type.
Emergency and personal protective equipment must include:
communications equipment
eye protection
eyewash kit
fire extinguishers
First Aid kit
gloves
overalls and protective clothing
safety boots.
Emergency and personal protective equipment could also include:
breathing apparatus
containment devices such as booms
emergency procedure guides
face shield/mask
hard hat
hearing protection
material safety data sheets (MSDS)
oil absorbent materials
spill kit.
Emergency response action/procedures include but are not limited to:
clean up
contain emergency
equipment/plant isolation and shut-down
evacuation
First Aid
make safe
notification of authorities
use of appropriate personal protective equipment.
Manufacturers' specifications are found in equipment specifications and operator manuals.
Performance of this unit is carried out in accordance with relevant requirements of the following:
Australian Standards
environmental regulations
legislative requirements
manufacturers' specifications
OHS procedures
organisational procedures
relevant state/territory regulations.
Personal protective equipment required will be stored, cleaned, worn/fitted in accordance with company requirements, and occupational health and safety and other legislation.
Potential risks and hazards are those risks and hazards identified by the organisation that could lead to injury or illness of employees, contractors, visitors or the public; damage to plant, vehicles or property; or that could cause harm to the environment.
This relates to on-site and off-site activities (whether company owned or occupied premises, customer/client premises or public property) over which it could be expected the organisation had control. Risks and hazards may include:
broken glass/metal
compaction equipment
contamination
conveyor belt
dust
fire
gases and fumes
hazardous waste (e.g. sharps)
injuries resulting from manual handling and repetitive work
narrow driveways
other vehicles and equipment
overhanging signs
projectiles
spark-producing equipment
weather.
Regulated (or prescribed) wastetypes include all waste declared to be so by the relevant environmental protection authority and the Australian Dangerous Goods Code.
Relevant legislation and codes cover state and federal:
freedom of information
industry codes of conduct
occupational health and safety
Australian Standards
environmental protection legislation.
Safe operating procedures include any activity or operation conducted on site to ensure health and safety of personnel/equipment in the area.
Storage equipment may include baling materials, compactor and storage containers.
Storage facility may include:
bunded area
bunker
containers
pit
stockpile
tank
under awning
warehouse.
Storage facility may be located at materials recovery facility, treatment site and waste generator's site.
Waste identification signage requirements may include:
classification of dangerous goods
emergency information
fire extinguisher indicator sign
hazardous class
HAZCHEM codes
packaging group number.
Waste non-conformances may include contamination, inadequately contained waste mixing, incompatibles waste, inferior quality and unacceptable waste streams.
Waste storage requirements may include:
access to storage facility
amount of waste to be stored
emergency
environmental conditions
equipment
length of storage
method of storage
personal protective equipment
potential risks and hazards of storage
security
signage
waste compatibilities.
Waste types include:
solid (non-hazardous) e.g. construction and demolition
liquid (non-hazardous) e.g. chemical and aqueous
hazardous - regulated, prescribed, quarantined, medical and clinical
recoverable resources e.g. recyclable and green waste.