ELEMENTS | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1 | Plan work | 1.1 | Job hazards are identified and required action is taken to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards |
1.2 | Gas transfer method is identified for loading and unloading as liquefied or gaseous state |
1.3 | Precautions are undertaken to eliminate all ignition sources |
1.4 | Specialised handling requirements for particular gas are identified and relevant workplace procedures are taken into account when planning work |
1.5 | Traffic flow, vehicle positioning and work area conditions are assessed to ensure safe operation and no injury to people, or damage to equipment, loads or facilities |
1.6 | Characteristics of gas, transfer and holding method are taken into account when evaluating procedural requirements, special precautions for method, equipment and, as required, appropriate attachments to transfer load |
1.7 | Potential occurrences in work area that may affect safety and efficiency of operations are reported to appropriate personnel |
1.8 | Gas transfer is planned, taking into account requirements of load, transfer method, storage facility, transport mode, load weight, volume, viscosity and equipment capacity |
1.9 | Load is checked prior to and at completion of transfer to ensure ullage and/or maximum permitted capacity complies with current ADG Code |
1.10 | Adjustments are made to process to accommodate special requirements such as temperature control and combustion |
1.11 | Required personal protective equipment, signage, barriers and special precautions are identified in plan and utilised |
1.12 | Workplace procedures to deal with leakages and ruptures are identified |
2 | Transfer material | 2.1 | Equipment is prepared and appropriate attachment is fitted |
2.2 | Equipment controls are checked for correct operational status before commencing transfer |
2.3 | Instruments and gauges are monitored during operations to ensure operation is within manufacturer specifications, enterprise schedule and safety requirements |
2.4 | Speed of operation is managed for safety and efficiency of materials movement and equipment operations |
2.5 | Faults or damage to equipment are immediately reported to appropriate personnel |
3 | Monitor and operate controls | 3.1 | Equipment controls are monitored and operated in accordance with manufacturer operating instructions |
3.2 | Control systems are monitored in accordance with statutory authority regulations, manufacturer guidelines and site workplace procedures |
3.3 | Gas is transferred ensuring no injury to personnel or damage to equipment or goods |
3.4 | Faults are identified and reported in accordance with workplace procedures |
4 | Complete operations | 4.1 | Equipment is shut down in accordance with manufacturer guidelines without injury to personnel or damage to equipment, loads or facilities in accordance with workplace procedures |
4.2 | Clean up methods for transfer equipment are completed in accordance with workplace procedures |
4.3 | Equipment is secured in accordance with workplace procedures for appropriate equipment |
4.4 | Workplace documentation is completed and filed in accordance with workplace procedures |