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Evidence Guide: MSS025011 - Assist with odour field assessment

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MSS025011 - Assist with odour field assessment

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Clarify site monitoring requirements with supervisor

  1. Examine available information about the site’s history, current activities/processes, previous odour assessments, topography, prevalent meteorological conditions and complaint records.
  2. Visit the site with supervisor to clarify issues with the proponent and community representatives, as appropriate.
  3. Collect and review information about site process operations and conditions.
  4. Identify potential odour sources at the site and current controls.
  5. Identify suitable locations in the surrounding areas for impact assessments by panellists and community observers.
  6. Review relevant legislative, regulatory and licensing requirements or workplace procedures/test methods.
Examine available information about the site’s history, current activities/processes, previous odour assessments, topography, prevalent meteorological conditions and complaint records.

Completed
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Visit the site with supervisor to clarify issues with the proponent and community representatives, as appropriate.

Completed
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Collect and review information about site process operations and conditions.

Completed
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Identify potential odour sources at the site and current controls.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Identify suitable locations in the surrounding areas for impact assessments by panellists and community observers.

Completed
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Review relevant legislative, regulatory and licensing requirements or workplace procedures/test methods.

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Prepare for field monitoring

  1. Select or design appropriate monitoring strategies in consultation with supervisor.
  2. Confirm details of relevant odour monitoring plans, need for site permits, access to the site and nearby locations, and/or community concerns with supervisor.
  3. Confirm data format and quality requirements.
  4. Review relevant standards and/or specified workplace procedures/test methods.
  5. Draft/revise community survey, questionnaire and/or field record forms and seek supervisor and client approvals prior to use.
  6. Assemble required monitoring equipment and check that all items are fit for purpose and calibrated correctly.
  7. Ensure that all required supplies and equipment are transported safely to and from the field.
Select or design appropriate monitoring strategies in consultation with supervisor.

Completed
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Confirm details of relevant odour monitoring plans, need for site permits, access to the site and nearby locations, and/or community concerns with supervisor.

Completed
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Confirm data format and quality requirements.

Completed
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Review relevant standards and/or specified workplace procedures/test methods.

Completed
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Draft/revise community survey, questionnaire and/or field record forms and seek supervisor and client approvals prior to use.

Completed
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Assemble required monitoring equipment and check that all items are fit for purpose and calibrated correctly.

Completed
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Ensure that all required supplies and equipment are transported safely to and from the field.

Completed
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Manage odour complaints

  1. Use survey/questionnaires to collect information about community odour perceptions and verify complaints.
  2. Record and report community concerns in accordance with workplace procedures.
  3. Assist with provision of authorised information about odour perception, sources, possible health effects and details of current/planned monitoring to community members.
Use survey/questionnaires to collect information about community odour perceptions and verify complaints.

Completed
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Record and report community concerns in accordance with workplace procedures.

Completed
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Assist with provision of authorised information about odour perception, sources, possible health effects and details of current/planned monitoring to community members.

Completed
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Prepare standardised or in-house odour panellists

  1. Confirm the specifications for panellists with supervisor and client, as necessary.
  2. Conduct standardised selection to determine odour threshold and ongoing olfactometry performance of individuals for supra-threshold levels.
  3. Conduct standardised or in-house selection to assess and compare sensitivity against internal criteria.
  4. Select panellists in consultation with supervisor.
  5. Train selected panellists in the use of objective odour observation techniques, odour descriptors, olfactometry procedures and test equipment (with site visit and odour identification when possible).
  6. Record the process and results used to establish and maintain a register of reliable panellists.
Confirm the specifications for panellists with supervisor and client, as necessary.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Conduct standardised selection to determine odour threshold and ongoing olfactometry performance of individuals for supra-threshold levels.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Conduct standardised or in-house selection to assess and compare sensitivity against internal criteria.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Select panellists in consultation with supervisor.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Train selected panellists in the use of objective odour observation techniques, odour descriptors, olfactometry procedures and test equipment (with site visit and odour identification when possible).

Completed
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Record the process and results used to establish and maintain a register of reliable panellists.

Completed
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Prepare community volunteer observers

  1. Confirm the specifications for community volunteer observers with supervisor.
  2. Explain the details of the requested task to community volunteer observers in consultation with supervisor.
  3. Conduct observer selection using workplace procedures.
  4. Select observers in consultation with supervisor.
  5. Train selected observers in the use of objective odour observation techniques, tools, odour descriptors and test equipment in accordance with the workplace recording tools and objectives.
  6. Record the process and results used to establish and maintain a register of reliable observers.
Confirm the specifications for community volunteer observers with supervisor.

Completed
Date:

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Explain the details of the requested task to community volunteer observers in consultation with supervisor.

Completed
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Conduct observer selection using workplace procedures.

Completed
Date:

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Select observers in consultation with supervisor.

Completed
Date:

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Train selected observers in the use of objective odour observation techniques, tools, odour descriptors and test equipment in accordance with the workplace recording tools and objectives.

Completed
Date:

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Record the process and results used to establish and maintain a register of reliable observers.

Completed
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Conduct field monitoring with panellists and observers

  1. Check that process/meteorological conditions are consistent with monitoring design conditions and report any deviations.
  2. Set up monitoring conditions for panellists and observers and check equipment to ensure reliable operation.
  3. Ensure that panellists fully understand the test procedures.
  4. Prepare reference for field measurements with the selected panel in accordance with standardised method or workplace procedures.
  5. Conduct monitoring in accordance with standard method or workplace procedures.
  6. Monitor panellist’s performance for indications of odour fatigue, adaption of their senses to the surrounding ambient air and/or bias.
  7. Identify and report any defects or abnormalities in monitoring conditions.
  8. Analyse the conduct of the measurements and reliability of results before confirming data acceptability.
Check that process/meteorological conditions are consistent with monitoring design conditions and report any deviations.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Set up monitoring conditions for panellists and observers and check equipment to ensure reliable operation.

Completed
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Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ensure that panellists fully understand the test procedures.

Completed
Date:

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Prepare reference for field measurements with the selected panel in accordance with standardised method or workplace procedures.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Conduct monitoring in accordance with standard method or workplace procedures.

Completed
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Monitor panellist’s performance for indications of odour fatigue, adaption of their senses to the surrounding ambient air and/or bias.

Completed
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Identify and report any defects or abnormalities in monitoring conditions.

Completed
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Analyse the conduct of the measurements and reliability of results before confirming data acceptability.

Completed
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Maintain a safe work environment

  1. Ensure safety through the use of specified safety equipment, safe work procedures and personal protective clothing.
  2. Handle all samples and equipment in accordance with workplace safety procedures.
  3. Minimise generation of waste and environmental impacts.
  4. Collect and dispose of all wastes safely.
  5. Report hazards and incidents to designated personnel using workplace procedures.
Ensure safety through the use of specified safety equipment, safe work procedures and personal protective clothing.

Completed
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Handle all samples and equipment in accordance with workplace safety procedures.

Completed
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Minimise generation of waste and environmental impacts.

Completed
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Collect and dispose of all wastes safely.

Completed
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Report hazards and incidents to designated personnel using workplace procedures.

Completed
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Record data and report results

  1. Record details of the testing process and data in accordance with standard method or workplace procedures.
  2. Process monitoring and meteorological data and report results in accordance with standard method or workplace procedures.
  3. Record approved data in accordance with specified format and quality requirements.
  4. Maintain confidentiality and security of workplace information and data.
Record details of the testing process and data in accordance with standard method or workplace procedures.

Completed
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Process monitoring and meteorological data and report results in accordance with standard method or workplace procedures.

Completed
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Record approved data in accordance with specified format and quality requirements.

Completed
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Maintain confidentiality and security of workplace information and data.

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Assessed

Teacher: ___________________________________ Date: _________

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Clarify site monitoring requirements with supervisor

1.1

Examine available information about the site’s history, current activities/processes, previous odour assessments, topography, prevalent meteorological conditions and complaint records.

1.2

Visit the site with supervisor to clarify issues with the proponent and community representatives, as appropriate.

1.3

Collect and review information about site process operations and conditions.

1.4

Identify potential odour sources at the site and current controls.

1.5

Identify suitable locations in the surrounding areas for impact assessments by panellists and community observers.

1.6

Review relevant legislative, regulatory and licensing requirements or workplace procedures/test methods.

2

Prepare for field monitoring

2.1

Select or design appropriate monitoring strategies in consultation with supervisor.

2.2

Confirm details of relevant odour monitoring plans, need for site permits, access to the site and nearby locations, and/or community concerns with supervisor.

2.3

Confirm data format and quality requirements.

2.4

Review relevant standards and/or specified workplace procedures/test methods.

2.5

Draft/revise community survey, questionnaire and/or field record forms and seek supervisor and client approvals prior to use.

2.6

Assemble required monitoring equipment and check that all items are fit for purpose and calibrated correctly.

2.7

Ensure that all required supplies and equipment are transported safely to and from the field.

3

Manage odour complaints

3.1

Use survey/questionnaires to collect information about community odour perceptions and verify complaints.

3.2

Record and report community concerns in accordance with workplace procedures.

3.3

Assist with provision of authorised information about odour perception, sources, possible health effects and details of current/planned monitoring to community members.

4

Prepare standardised or in-house odour panellists

4.1

Confirm the specifications for panellists with supervisor and client, as necessary.

4.2

Conduct standardised selection to determine odour threshold and ongoing olfactometry performance of individuals for supra-threshold levels.

4.3

Conduct standardised or in-house selection to assess and compare sensitivity against internal criteria.

4.4

Select panellists in consultation with supervisor.

4.5

Train selected panellists in the use of objective odour observation techniques, odour descriptors, olfactometry procedures and test equipment (with site visit and odour identification when possible).

4.6

Record the process and results used to establish and maintain a register of reliable panellists.

5

Prepare community volunteer observers

5.1

Confirm the specifications for community volunteer observers with supervisor.

5.2

Explain the details of the requested task to community volunteer observers in consultation with supervisor.

5.3

Conduct observer selection using workplace procedures.

5.4

Select observers in consultation with supervisor.

5.5

Train selected observers in the use of objective odour observation techniques, tools, odour descriptors and test equipment in accordance with the workplace recording tools and objectives.

5.6

Record the process and results used to establish and maintain a register of reliable observers.

6

Conduct field monitoring with panellists and observers

6.1

Check that process/meteorological conditions are consistent with monitoring design conditions and report any deviations.

6.2

Set up monitoring conditions for panellists and observers and check equipment to ensure reliable operation.

6.3

Ensure that panellists fully understand the test procedures.

6.4

Prepare reference for field measurements with the selected panel in accordance with standardised method or workplace procedures.

6.5

Conduct monitoring in accordance with standard method or workplace procedures.

6.6

Monitor panellist’s performance for indications of odour fatigue, adaption of their senses to the surrounding ambient air and/or bias.

6.7

Identify and report any defects or abnormalities in monitoring conditions.

6.8

Analyse the conduct of the measurements and reliability of results before confirming data acceptability.

7

Maintain a safe work environment

7.1

Ensure safety through the use of specified safety equipment, safe work procedures and personal protective clothing.

7.2

Handle all samples and equipment in accordance with workplace safety procedures.

7.3

Minimise generation of waste and environmental impacts.

7.4

Collect and dispose of all wastes safely.

7.5

Report hazards and incidents to designated personnel using workplace procedures.

8

Record data and report results

8.1

Record details of the testing process and data in accordance with standard method or workplace procedures.

8.2

Process monitoring and meteorological data and report results in accordance with standard method or workplace procedures.

8.3

Record approved data in accordance with specified format and quality requirements.

8.4

Maintain confidentiality and security of workplace information and data.

Required Skills and Knowledge

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Clarify site monitoring requirements with supervisor

1.1

Examine available information about the site’s history, current activities/processes, previous odour assessments, topography, prevalent meteorological conditions and complaint records.

1.2

Visit the site with supervisor to clarify issues with the proponent and community representatives, as appropriate.

1.3

Collect and review information about site process operations and conditions.

1.4

Identify potential odour sources at the site and current controls.

1.5

Identify suitable locations in the surrounding areas for impact assessments by panellists and community observers.

1.6

Review relevant legislative, regulatory and licensing requirements or workplace procedures/test methods.

2

Prepare for field monitoring

2.1

Select or design appropriate monitoring strategies in consultation with supervisor.

2.2

Confirm details of relevant odour monitoring plans, need for site permits, access to the site and nearby locations, and/or community concerns with supervisor.

2.3

Confirm data format and quality requirements.

2.4

Review relevant standards and/or specified workplace procedures/test methods.

2.5

Draft/revise community survey, questionnaire and/or field record forms and seek supervisor and client approvals prior to use.

2.6

Assemble required monitoring equipment and check that all items are fit for purpose and calibrated correctly.

2.7

Ensure that all required supplies and equipment are transported safely to and from the field.

3

Manage odour complaints

3.1

Use survey/questionnaires to collect information about community odour perceptions and verify complaints.

3.2

Record and report community concerns in accordance with workplace procedures.

3.3

Assist with provision of authorised information about odour perception, sources, possible health effects and details of current/planned monitoring to community members.

4

Prepare standardised or in-house odour panellists

4.1

Confirm the specifications for panellists with supervisor and client, as necessary.

4.2

Conduct standardised selection to determine odour threshold and ongoing olfactometry performance of individuals for supra-threshold levels.

4.3

Conduct standardised or in-house selection to assess and compare sensitivity against internal criteria.

4.4

Select panellists in consultation with supervisor.

4.5

Train selected panellists in the use of objective odour observation techniques, odour descriptors, olfactometry procedures and test equipment (with site visit and odour identification when possible).

4.6

Record the process and results used to establish and maintain a register of reliable panellists.

5

Prepare community volunteer observers

5.1

Confirm the specifications for community volunteer observers with supervisor.

5.2

Explain the details of the requested task to community volunteer observers in consultation with supervisor.

5.3

Conduct observer selection using workplace procedures.

5.4

Select observers in consultation with supervisor.

5.5

Train selected observers in the use of objective odour observation techniques, tools, odour descriptors and test equipment in accordance with the workplace recording tools and objectives.

5.6

Record the process and results used to establish and maintain a register of reliable observers.

6

Conduct field monitoring with panellists and observers

6.1

Check that process/meteorological conditions are consistent with monitoring design conditions and report any deviations.

6.2

Set up monitoring conditions for panellists and observers and check equipment to ensure reliable operation.

6.3

Ensure that panellists fully understand the test procedures.

6.4

Prepare reference for field measurements with the selected panel in accordance with standardised method or workplace procedures.

6.5

Conduct monitoring in accordance with standard method or workplace procedures.

6.6

Monitor panellist’s performance for indications of odour fatigue, adaption of their senses to the surrounding ambient air and/or bias.

6.7

Identify and report any defects or abnormalities in monitoring conditions.

6.8

Analyse the conduct of the measurements and reliability of results before confirming data acceptability.

7

Maintain a safe work environment

7.1

Ensure safety through the use of specified safety equipment, safe work procedures and personal protective clothing.

7.2

Handle all samples and equipment in accordance with workplace safety procedures.

7.3

Minimise generation of waste and environmental impacts.

7.4

Collect and dispose of all wastes safely.

7.5

Report hazards and incidents to designated personnel using workplace procedures.

8

Record data and report results

8.1

Record details of the testing process and data in accordance with standard method or workplace procedures.

8.2

Process monitoring and meteorological data and report results in accordance with standard method or workplace procedures.

8.3

Record approved data in accordance with specified format and quality requirements.

8.4

Maintain confidentiality and security of workplace information and data.

Evidence of competence in this unit must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria, and include demonstration of:

selecting and training odour field panellists and/or community observers for olfactometry measurements in accordance with standard methods or workplace procedures on at least one (1) occasion (under supervision)

conducting field olfactometry measurements with odour field panellists and community observers in accordance with standard methods or workplace procedures on at least two (2) occasions

planning and preparing for field activities, including researching and summarising legislative/regulatory requirements, site history and operations, existing data and complaints, and/or reports

accurately interpreting legislative/regulatory requirements, client requests, odour monitoring plans and workplace procedures

undertaking site reconnaissance and identifying potential odour sources and current controls (under supervision)

preparing appropriate odour monitoring strategies, community survey, questionnaire and/or field record forms (under supervision)

selecting and checking all required monitoring equipment and materials

selecting panellists and community observers by using standardised tests and/or given criteria (under supervision)

providing accurate information about use of objective odour observation techniques, tools, odour descriptors, olfactometry procedures and test equipment to olfactometry panellists and community observers

listening and communicating effectively with clients, observers, panellists, community members and complainants

using olfactometry equipment correctly and closely monitoring panellist’s performance and testing environment to obtain valid and reliable data

identifying/rectifying basic equipment faults

processing odour/meteorological data and analysing the conduct of measurements and reliability of results before confirming their acceptability

providing accurate, complete records of odour monitoring process and conditions, site observations and data, including any errors and/or unexpected variations

presenting odour results in the required format and timeframe and reporting on their significance

seeking advice when issues/problems are beyond scope of competence/responsibility

working safely for the protection of self and others, especially when transporting and managing panellists in the field.

Must provide evidence that demonstrates knowledge of:

scientific terminology, such as olfactometry, odour threshold, odour intensity, hedonic tone, odour character or quality, odour nuisance, dilution to threshold, odour concentration, odour units (ou) and commonly used odour descriptors

basic principles of atmospheric chemistry, odorous compound families and meteorology

calculation of flow rates, dilution factors, odour emission rates and uncertainties

chemical/process engineering relevant to site

regulatory/licensing requirements that apply to site

nature of odour complaints, possible health effects, typical community concerns and environmental issues about odour

workplace procedures and test methods for odour monitoring, selection of odour panellists/community observers, recording of field data

use/design of questionnaires to collect reliable information

set-up and operation of dynamic olfactometer in the laboratory for panellists selection, function of key components, simple troubleshooting and calibration checks

likely causes of variation in odour results and their control

reporting requirements, protocols for the confidentiality and security of information and communicating with the community and media

relevant hazards, health, safety and environment requirements.

Range Statement

This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

Legislation, regulations, standards, codes, workplace procedures and requirements include the latest version of one or more of:

federal legislation, such as the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act, and National Environmental Protection Measures

state/territory government legislation and local government by-laws, policies, regulations and plans dealing with land use, acquisition, planning and protection; environmental protection, pollution and contaminated sites

legislation, standards and codes of practice for work health and safety (WHS)

Australian and international standards covering olfactometry and stationary source emissions (e.g. AS/NZS 4323 Stationary source emissions series); odour impact (e.g. VDI 3940 Measurement Of Odour Impact By Field Inspection series), odour intensity (e.g. VDI 3882 Olfactometry; Determination Of Odour Intensity); and occupational personal protection (e.g. HB 9-1994 Occupational personal protection)

registration/licensing and/or accreditation requirements

site plans, maps and specifications, client and/or regulatory/certifying body requirements

workplace procedures for sampling, monitoring, checking calibration of dynamic olfactometers and data quality

workplace documents, such as standard operating procedures (SOPs); work schedules; recording and reporting procedures; equipment manuals and warranties; supplier catalogue and handbooks; field notebooks or log books; emergency and safety procedures; safety data sheets (SDS); waste minimisation, containment, processing and safe disposal procedures.

Odour nuisance includes one or more of:

perceived intensity and offensiveness of odour

perceived duration and frequency of occurrence

difficulty in coping with the odour at a specific time and location

a belief that the odour has a negative effect on their wellbeing and health.

Odour sources include one or more of:

wastewater treatment plants and sludge ponds

solid waste recycling plants

landfill and landfill gas treatment plants

chemical plants

composting operations, food and by-product processing, such as rendering and tanning plants

agriculture/livestock facilities, such as poultry and pig farming, cattle feedlots and mushroom farms

Odour source geometries include point, area, volume and fugitive sources.

Site information includes one or more of:

location of site and nearby buildings, topography and meteorological records

complaints, previous odour assessments at site and nearby locations

other industrial activities or potential odour sources in the surrounding area

industrial process inputs/outputs, flow diagram and process flowchart

unit operations and typical variability, and nominal and upset conditions

pollution control equipment and techniques for industrial processes

air emission control systems, such as scrubbers, bag filters, stacks and bio filters

forced or natural ventilation within odorous buildings

parameters of emission sources, such as location, geometry and release parameters for processes

operational conditions and period of operation

batch or continuous operation for units upstream from the emission source

predictable variations in process conditions, production rates and weather interaction.

Odour monitoring plans include:

monitoring protocol with details of purpose, duration and scope (e.g. parts of the community involved, available resources, detailed procedures and data quality requirements)

site map showing key community features, such as plant boundaries, possible/confirmed odour sources, topography and most exposed or likely future sensitive receptors

field monitoring program with panellist/observer locations and periods of measurement

data collection forms (e.g. observer/panellist locations, intensity level measurements, weather conditions, odour descriptors, and observer comments and identifier).

Complaint records include one or more of:

date and time of the complaint and complainant details

odour characteristic and weather conditions

actions undertaken to verify the complaint

actions undertaken to fix the issue

back communication/information to complainant.

Community observer questionnaires include one or more of:

use of standard terminology and questions to avoid/minimise bias

telephone interviews

newspaper notices inviting responses

diaries to collect data, such as odour strength, characteristics, date, time and location of detection, wind speed and direction, and physical reactions (e.g. itchy eyes and difficulty breathing)

face-to-face interviews with community members.

Odour monitoring equipment includes one or more of:

dynamic olfactometers for laboratory use when preparing panellists

reference material, such as n-butanol

torch, stopwatch and global positioning system (GPS)

anemometer and thermometer.

Pre-use checks of odour monitoring equipment include:

cleanliness of reusable items

range, accuracy, precision and lowest detection limit (LDL) for dynamic olfactometer prior to preparing panellists

n-butanol storage

cleanliness of the measurement room of the olfactometry laboratory

batteries for torch, stopwatch, GPS, anemometer and thermometer.

Selection and training for field panellists for regulatory requests include one or more of:

use of the reference material (n-butanol) to determine odour threshold and performance of individuals in relation to normative values

use of standard dynamic olfactometry procedures

odour intensity ranking test

triangle test

odour descriptor assignation

training with odours relevant to survey objectives

effects of alertness, attention, fatigue, health status, suggestibility (imagining an odour) and variability/inconsistency of the odour detection in the field

odour panel calibration results (AS/NZS 4323.3) and traceability of the panellist tests.

Selection and training for internal field panellists include one or more of:

internal procedures, such as n-butanol pens, odour descriptor assignation with an odour wheel, odour intensity ranking test, and triangle test

training with odours relevant to survey objectives

basic weather data descriptions

effects of alertness, attention, fatigue, health status, suggestibility (imagining an odour) and variability/inconsistency of the odour detection in the field

effects of ‘adaptation’ (reduced perceptibility) due to internal panellists’ workplace location.

Selection and training for community volunteer observers include one or more of:

procedures, such as n-butanol pens, odour descriptor assignation with an odour wheel

training with odours relevant to survey objectives

basic weather data descriptions

selection criteria, such as location, availability, known health problems with symptoms impacting on olfactory sense, and relevant previous training/work

use of ‘objective’ odour observation techniques

use of information recording forms

effects of alertness, attention, fatigue, health status, variability/inconsistency of the odour detection in the field and suggestibility (imagining an odour).

Odour monitoring data include:

odour source conditions at time of the assessment

field odour measurement data, such as identification of the field panellist/community observer; date, time, duration and location of the assessment; operational process conditions if available; intensity and odour characteristic reference scale used for the test; diaries or observation record sheets from community observers; table with all panellist’s and observer’s observations; meteorological conditions at the time of the assessment; any atypical conditions in the area of the assessment; processing data and interpretation; and reporting

Odour control strategies include one or more of:

physical, such as adsorption, absorption, photo ionisation, masking and neutralisation

chemical, such as scrubbing, oxidation and incineration

biological, such as biofiltration using bacteria

combined, such as bioscrubbers

WHS and environmental management requirements include:

compliance with relevant federal/state/territory WHS legislation at all times

assuming that samples are potentially hazardous and applying standard precautions

accessing and applying current industry understanding of infection control issued by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) and state/territory Departments of Health, where relevant.