Assessor Resource
LMTLA2001A
Conduct safe handling of laundry chemicals
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
This unit applies to the safe preparation, use and storage of laundry chemicals according to industry regulations and codes of practice that govern the control of chemicals in the workplace. Chemicals may include chemicals used in commercial laundries such as detergents and bleaches.
Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team activities. Work is performed within defined procedures under direct supervision.
The unit is applied according to OHS and workplace practices of the enterprise, which may include:
Material Safety Data sheets (MSDS)
requirements prescribed by legislation, awards, agreements and conditions of employment
standard operating procedures
work instructions
oral, written and visual communication
quality practices, including responsibility for maintenance of own work quality, and contribution to quality improvement of team or section output
housekeeping
tasks related to environmental protection, waste disposal, pollution control and recycling
This unit requires the application of skills associated with self management when conducting work to ensure workplace safety procedures, personal protective equipment and personal responsibilities are followed to ensure the safety of self and others when working with cleaning chemicals. This unit also requires an ability to access and communicate information on cleaning chemicals.
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to handle and work with chemicals commonly used in laundry operations.
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