Confirm groundwater data requirements with supervisor

1. Confirm the scope and purpose of sampling and monitoring data requirements

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Read and interpret available site information, including site plan, bore locations, construction and history of sampling and monitoring

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Confirm the sampling methods, locations, numbers and types of samples, and duration and frequency of sampling from workplace or client’s sampling plan

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Check that all sampling and testing procedures are in accordance with client or workplace requirements, standards and guidelines

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Prepare for groundwater sampling and monitoring

1. Identify site and sampling hazards and review workplace safety procedures

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Liaise with relevant personnel to arrange site access and obtain all clearances and permits

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Read and interpret field sampling procedures and sample preparation methods required for specific laboratory analyses

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Select purging and sampling equipment and sampling conditions to achieve representative samples and preserve sample integrity during collection, storage and transit

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Obtain and prepare all reagents, solutions, standards and blanks for field use

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Select field test equipment and instruments and check operation and calibration in accordance with methods, procedures and manufacturer instructions

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Assemble and stow all sampling equipment, field test equipment, materials, containers and safety equipment

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Arrange suitable transport to, from and around site

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Establish a well or bore for monitoring purposes

1. Confirm location of well or bore and groundwater monitoring requirements using site sampling and monitoring plan

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Examine the well or bore area to identify possible hazards

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Check proposed drilling and construction method will not cause contamination and that casing, drilling fluids and any other materials used in the bore are free of contaminants

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Check powered and non-powered tools and sampling equipment are cleaned thoroughly before drilling commences

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Check protective casings and screens are kept in their protective coverings prior to installation

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Monitor process to accurately log samples and prevent their contamination

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Conduct representative sampling of groundwater

1. Locate sampling locations and services at the site and identify possible hazards

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Conduct sufficient measurements to accurately determine water level and bore depth

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Record bore and environmental conditions and any atypical observations made during sampling that may impact on sample representativeness or integrity

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Conduct purging in accordance with defined procedure or method, collect the waste and decontaminate the equipment used

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Collect required representative samples and ensure all controls, blanks and replicate samples are correctly integrated into the sampling process

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Record all information and label samples in accordance with chain of custody and traceability requirements

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Filter and prepare samples to preserve their integrity for subsequent analysis

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Secure and transport all samples back to base in accordance with workplace procedures and guidelines

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Conduct field testing of groundwater

1. Assemble required monitoring instruments, equipment, and reagents and conduct pre-use checks in accordance with manufacturer instructions

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Retrieve samples for designated field tests or locate established locations for in-situ testing

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Set up, calibrate and operate equipment and instruments in accordance with test methods, procedures and manufacturer instructions

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Take sufficient measurements of groundwater field parameters to obtain reliable data and in accordance with specified methods and procedures

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Record all field observations and data and transfer accurately to workplace information database

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Process and interpret groundwater data

1. Read and interpret test data noting atypical observations

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Check calculated values are consistent with expectations

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Estimate and document uncertainty of measurements in accordance with workplace procedures

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Record and report processed results in accordance with workplace procedures

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Interpret trends in data and results and report out-of-specification or atypical results promptly to relevant personnel

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Determine if obvious procedure or equipment problems have led to atypical data or results

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Compare results with established groundwater quality standards, statutory environmental quality concentration limits

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Finalise reporting of results in accordance with workplace requirements

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Maintain a safe work environment

1. Use defined safe work practices and personal protective equipment (PPE) to ensure personal safety and that of others

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Rehabilitate sampling site to render it safe and to minimise environmental impact

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Clean and decontaminate all equipment, containers, work area and vehicles according to workplace procedures

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Check serviceability of all equipment before storage

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Minimise the generation of wastes and environment impacts

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Liaise with relevant personnel for the safe collection of all hazardous wastes for appropriate disposal

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