ELEMENTS | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1 | Identify required pest control measures | 1.1 | Stored grain is checked for live and/or dead pests in accordance with workplace procedures |
1.2 | Pest infestation information, including prevalence, type and location, is gathered from observation |
1.3 | Actual and potential damage to stored grain is assessed and documented |
1.4 | Pests causing or likely to cause damage are identified |
1.5 | Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and control measures are implemented |
1.6 | Appropriate form of protection and/or pest control is determined in accordance with workplace procedures |
1.7 | Pest control measures are arranged and/or implemented in accordance with workplace requirements |
2 | Plan and prepare to apply pest control measures | 2.1 | Spray application and inert atmosphere/fumigation requirements and application procedures are confirmed in accordance with legislative, workplace and customer requirements |
2.2 | Quantity and form of gas/liquid required and exposure period is determined from silo and grain storage information and matched to manufacturer instructions |
2.3 | Method of application is determined based on type of pest to be controlled and site arrangements |
2.4 | Exposure period is determined from pest/s to be controlled and storage specifications |
2.5 | Written records of site are confirmed by site measurements and observations |
2.6 | Access and site specific safety requirements, including appropriate signage, are coordinated to meet legislation and workplace procedures |
2.7 | Equipment and personnel appropriate to task are organised |
2.8 | Storage is sealed in accordance with manufacturer and workplace instructions, and is appropriately tested as required |
3 | Monitor application of pest control measures | 3.1 | Application is undertaken in accordance with manufacturer instructions, workplace procedures and regulatory framework |
3.2 | Suitable emergency equipment and personnel are coordinated on site during fumigation in accordance with workplace instructions |
3.3 | Selected process is monitored for effectiveness in accordance with manufacturer and workplace instructions |
3.4 | Tests are made to determine leakage of gas, and corrective action is taken where this exceeds workplace limits |
4 | Ventilate fumigated storages | 4.1 | Pressure equipment and/or generation equipment are shut down when requested in accordance with workplace procedures |
4.2 | Ventilation procedures appropriate for storage type are implemented in accordance with workplace procedures |
4.3 | Tests to legislative and workplace instructions are made to ensure gas has been dispersed before personnel are allowed to enter storage facility/area |
4.4 | Warning signs and emergency equipment are removed when gas has dispersed to safe levels |
4.5 | Stored grain is checked for evidence of live and/or dead pests in accordance with workplace requirements |
4.6 | Empty gas/fumigant containers are returned to manufacturer/retailer or are disposed of in accordance with legislative and workplace requirements |
5 | Maintain records | 5.1 | Records of pest control activities are made and stored in accordance with legislative and workplace requirements |
5.2 | Pest control operations and results are reported in accordance with workplace requirements |