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.
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 briefing papers, job sheets, letters, quality assurance documents, tender/contract documents, verbal or written instructions and work procedures.
Directions to unloading site include maps, signs and arrows, verbal instructions and written directions.
Emergency and personal protective equipment must include:
communications equipment
emergency procedure guides
eye protection
eyewash kit
fire extinguishers
First Aid kit
gloves
headgear
overalls and protective clothing
safety boots.
Emergency and personal protective equipment could also include:
breathing apparatus
containment devices such as booms
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.
Equipment includes but is not limited to communications equipment, recording equipment, sampling equipment, storage containers, tarpaulin and weighbridge.
Equipment required to assist in unloading may include hoses, load shifting equipment, pumps and vacuums.
Manufacturers' specifications are found in equipment specifications and operator manuals.
Measurement includes number of units, volume and weight.
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 cleaned, stored and worn/fitted in accordance with company requirements, manufacturers' specifications, 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
dust
fire
gases and fumes
hazardous waste (e.g. sharps)
injuries resulting from manual handling and repetitive work
motor oil
narrow driveways
other vehicles and equipment
overhanging signs
projectiles
spark-producing equipment
unguarded conveyor belt
weather.
Recording may include:
accident report
checklists
emergency report
environmental protection authority waste transport certificate
incident report
maintenance requirements
non-conformances
weighbridge docket.
Relevant legislation and codes cover state and federal:
anti-discrimination
Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road or Rail
consumer protection
duty of care
equal opportunity
freedom of information
industrial
industry codes of conduct
occupational health and safety
Australian Standards
environmental protection legislation
road laws
trade practices.
Safe operating procedures include any activity or operation conducted on site to ensure health and safety of personnel/equipment in the area.
Unloading requirements include access to site stable ground conditions, capacity of site, manoeuvrability of vehicles, and minimisation of risks and hazards.
Waste characteristics include but are not limited to:
containment
density
hazard
level of contamination
quality
shape
size
volume
weight.
Waste non-conformances include contamination, inferior quality and unacceptable waste streams.
Waste receival schedule may include:
characteristics
classification
client details and requirements
emergency and personal protective equipment requirements
job sequence and delivery times
measurement and recording requirements
personnel requirements
sampling requirements
site requirements
unloading requirements
vehicle and associated equipment requirements
waste type
work schedule.
Waste receival sites include composting facility, landfill site, materials recovery facility, transfer station, treatment site, waste generator's site and waste processing plant.
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.