Assessor Resource

PUAFIR404A
Inspect dangerous goods facilities

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


Not applicable.

This unit covers the competency to inspect dangerous goods facilities and identify areas of non-compliance.

This unit covers the competency to inspect dangerous goods facilities and identify areas of non-compliance

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Prerequisites

Not applicable.


Employability Skills

Not applicable.




Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Critical aspects of evidence

It is essential for this unit that competence be demonstrated in:

comparing stated fire safety systems with actual fire safety systems

identification of dangerous goods and hazardous substances

report on inspection and highlighting variations

determining maintenance requirements of fire safety systems and correct maintenance practices

identification and certification of fire safety systems

assessment of the operation

Interdependent assessment of units

Pre-requisite units:

PUAFIR403A Assess building plans

Co-requisite units:

Nil

Underpinning knowledge

difference between packaging and storage of dangerous goods

information systems to identify dangerous goods/hazardous substances

dangerous goods and hazardous substances

forms of identification

procedures involved in responding to a hazardous materials incident

containing and removing hazardous materials

special hazards

Underpinning skills

interpret regulations, codes and standards

inspect using the above documentation as a reference

produce reports

interpret facility plans and associated documentation (logbooks) and specifications

Resource implications

Appropriate regulations, codes and standards and access to a suitable facility.

Consistency of performance

Evidence should be gathered over a period of time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments.

Context of assessment

Evidence of competence may be demonstrated on the job or in a simulated workplace environment.

Verbal or written assessment of knowledge components may be used as supporting evidence.

Critical aspects of evidence

It is essential for this unit that competence be demonstrated in:

comparing stated fire safety systems with actual fire safety systems

identification of dangerous goods and hazardous substances

report on inspection and highlighting variations

determining maintenance requirements of fire safety systems and correct maintenance practices

identification and certification of fire safety systems

assessment of the operation

Interdependent assessment of units

Pre-requisite units:

PUAFIR403A Assess building plans

Co-requisite units:

Nil

Underpinning knowledge

difference between packaging and storage of dangerous goods

information systems to identify dangerous goods/hazardous substances

dangerous goods and hazardous substances

forms of identification

procedures involved in responding to a hazardous materials incident

containing and removing hazardous materials

special hazards

Underpinning skills

interpret regulations, codes and standards

inspect using the above documentation as a reference

produce reports

interpret facility plans and associated documentation (logbooks) and specifications

Resource implications

Appropriate regulations, codes and standards and access to a suitable facility.

Consistency of performance

Evidence should be gathered over a period of time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments.

Context of assessment

Evidence of competence may be demonstrated on the job or in a simulated workplace environment.

Verbal or written assessment of knowledge components may be used as supporting evidence.


Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assingnment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Not applicable.

Hazardous materials must include

Any material which, without adequate safeguards, may contaminate the environment, and/or threaten life or property. It includes all dangerous goods, hazardous substances, scheduled poisons, environmental pollutants and prescribed listed wastes.

Hazmat identification information must include

United Nations numbers

proper shipping names

product names or trade names

chemical names and chemical abstract service numbers

dangerous goods class labels

packing groups

emergency information panels

placarding

storage manifests

transportation documents

chemical abstract service number

Installed fire safety system must include

fire main system

static water and pump sets

fire sprinkler system

cooling water system

fire/flame detection and alarm system

gas/vapour detection and alarm systems

communication system

evacuation system

fire suppression system

smoke/ventilation control system

passive fire protection

explosion relief devices

Bunding

Operation of these systems may include compliance with

Australian Standards

Australian Worksafe Standards and Codes

NFPA Standard

British/European Union Standard

industry association specification

manufacturer's specification

system designer specification

company/owner requirements

NSW Planning Guidelines Advisory Paper No.2 (Fire Safety Study)

Factory Mutual Systems - Loss Prevention Data

Information about hazardous materials must be accessed from

Emergency Response Guide Books

the HAZCHEM Code

the NFPA Code

European Marking ADR Hazard Identification Numbers

emergency procedure guides

electronic databases

HAZMAT Action Guides

material safety data sheets

and may also include

safe storage and handling information cards

technical advice

Worksafe list of hazardous substances

Consequences of a release must include

vapour cloud formation and tracking

ground water/watercourse contamination

fauna/flora impact

soil contaminants

effects on people

effects on property

atmosphere

Consequences of a fire must include

heat flux contours

explosive over pressure

toxic smoke/water/air concentration

direct flame impingement

direct impact from debris

potential for propagation/knock-on effect

secondary incidents

effects on people

effects on property

Scenarios must include

leaks into bunded/unbunded areas

structural failure of storage vessel on part of manufacturing plant

percussive unconfined vapour cloud explosion

vapour cloud explosion

boiling liquid expanding vapour explosion

bund fires

jet fires

pool fires

flash fires

toxic vapour clouds

vehicle fires

Hazardous materials must include

Any material which, without adequate safeguards, may contaminate the environment, and/or threaten life or property. It includes all dangerous goods, hazardous substances, scheduled poisons, environmental pollutants and prescribed listed wastes.

Hazmat identification information must include

United Nations numbers

proper shipping names

product names or trade names

chemical names and chemical abstract service numbers

dangerous goods class labels

packing groups

emergency information panels

placarding

storage manifests

transportation documents

chemical abstract service number

Installed fire safety system must include

fire main system

static water and pump sets

fire sprinkler system

cooling water system

fire/flame detection and alarm system

gas/vapour detection and alarm systems

communication system

evacuation system

fire suppression system

smoke/ventilation control system

passive fire protection

explosion relief devices

Bunding

Operation of these systems may include compliance with

Australian Standards

Australian Worksafe Standards and Codes

NFPA Standard

British/European Union Standard

industry association specification

manufacturer's specification

system designer specification

company/owner requirements

NSW Planning Guidelines Advisory Paper No.2 (Fire Safety Study)

Factory Mutual Systems - Loss Prevention Data

Information about hazardous materials must be accessed from

Emergency Response Guide Books

the HAZCHEM Code

the NFPA Code

European Marking ADR Hazard Identification Numbers

emergency procedure guides

electronic databases

HAZMAT Action Guides

material safety data sheets

and may also include

safe storage and handling information cards

technical advice

Worksafe list of hazardous substances

Consequences of a release must include

vapour cloud formation and tracking

ground water/watercourse contamination

fauna/flora impact

soil contaminants

effects on people

effects on property

atmosphere

Consequences of a fire must include

heat flux contours

explosive over pressure

toxic smoke/water/air concentration

direct flame impingement

direct impact from debris

potential for propagation/knock-on effect

secondary incidents

effects on people

effects on property

Scenarios must include

leaks into bunded/unbunded areas

structural failure of storage vessel on part of manufacturing plant

percussive unconfined vapour cloud explosion

vapour cloud explosion

boiling liquid expanding vapour explosion

bund fires

jet fires

pool fires

flash fires

toxic vapour clouds

vehicle fires

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Dangerous goods and/or hazardous substances are identified in accordance with the organisation's procedures 
Dangerous goods and hazardous substances labelling and documentation is located and interpreted 
Information about dangerous goods and/or hazardous substances is sought from authorised personnel and relevant authorities 
Location of dangerous goods and/or hazardous substances is identified 
Licensed quantity of dangerous goods and/or hazardous substances stored or handled in the different locations is determined 
Type of bulk or package storage is identified 
Use of storage, process or transport of dangerous goods and/or hazardous substances is identified 
Number of different classes of dangerous goods located in one area is identified 
Site manifests are located and examined 
Material Safety Data Sheets are located and interpreted 
Product safety information is located and interpreted 
Additional information such as manifests, HAZCHEM signage, safety signs, is located and interpreted where applicable 
Type of facility is identified 
Fire safety systems and components are correctly identified on the facility plans and associated documentation 
Using the facility plans and associated documentation, the fire safety systems are located in the facility 
Variations between the plans and the actual locations are recorded 
Compare facility plans and associated documentation with the actual location of the facility's fire systems 
Variations between the facility's plans and associated documentation and actual locations are recorded 
Installed automatic fire alarms systems are checked against stated facility requirements 
Method of operation of the facility's evacuation system is checked using AS2220 requirements as a guide 
The facility's emergency organisation is checked using AS3745 requirements as a guide 
Maintenance procedures and logbook for automatic fire alarm systems are checked against AS1851 requirements as a guide 
Maintenance procedures and logbooks are checked against design requirements as a guide 
Other maintenance requirements for fire safety systems are identified and examined against the stated standard for the particular system 
Fire safety systems are tested in conjunction with a facility representative and recorded and reported in accordance with the organisation's procedures 
Variations to design requirements are noted and reported 
Information relating to dangerous goods and/or hazardous substances located in the facility is documented in accordance with the organisation's procedures 
Issues identified are documented in accordance with the organisation's procedures 
Variations to the facility's plans and associated documentation are described 
Information on the facility's fire safety system's operation and maintenance is provided 
Collated information and issues identified are reported to the supervisor or relevant authorities in accordance with the organisation's procedures 

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