Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan grain storage program
- Relevant organisational documentation and information is obtained and analysed for input to the storage program.
- The available storage facilities are identified, recorded and assessed for suitability and capacity.
- The projected grain production and delivery quantities, types and timeframes are calculated and analysed against storage capacity.
- Temporary storage if required, is arranged.
- Timeframes and scheduling for delivery of grain to storage facilities on- and off-site are estimated.
- The program includes plans for annual, seasonal and short-term periods, and is prepared to achieve the goals and objectives of the organisation.
- The program, including scheduling and key responsibilities, is clearly documented.
- The program includes the type, format, frequency and detail of any reporting required by both managers and operators.
- Plan integrated pest control for the storage area
- Grain is sampled for pest infestation and testing is organised.
- The results of samples and tests for pest infestation are recorded and analysed.
- An integrated pest management program is developed and implemented to control grain insects and other pests in storage.
- Monitoring points, targets and methods are determined to identify possible development of resistance in insects.
- The pest control strategies selected relate to the requirements of the end use, and to the customers expectations.
- Record keeping requirements are determined and procedures are put in place to ensure compliance with the range of applicable regulations.
- The program, including scheduling and key responsibilities, is clearly documented.
- The program includes the type, format, frequency and detail of any reporting required by both managers and operators.
- Implement OHS program for grain storage area
- OHS hazards are identified within and surrounding the grain storage area(s).
- Procedures to minimise OHS risks are developed and documented for use by all people operating around the storage facilities.
- Procedures to minimise OHS risks are communicated clearly to all people operating around the storage facilities, and confirmation of the clear communication is sought.
- The OHS program clearly describes the personal protective equipment and safety gear required to be used around the storage facilities.
- Record keeping requirements are determined and procedures are put in place to ensure compliance with the range of applicable regulations.
- The program includes the type, format, frequency and detail of any reporting required by both managers and operators.
- Manage the grain storage program
- All aspects of the grain storage program are implemented to achieve the goals and objectives of the organisation.
- Activities are scheduled and organised to allow for efficient transport and storage of the grain.
- Pest control strategies are undertaken according to the requirements of the integrated pest management program.
- Personal protective equipment and safety gear is provided to all people operating around the storage facilities.
- All OHS procedures that were prepared are implemented by operational personnel.
- Checks are made to ensure that the performance indicators, targets and specifications are being met and amendments to the program are made where necessary.
- Operational personnel are communicated with regularly throughout the storage, transport, sampling and chemical application operations to ensure efficient and safe operation and progress.
- The impact and risk of existing and potential problems are assessed.
- Where a potential problem is identified, investigation is made into its likely causes.
- Alternative solutions are analysed and reviewed, and the most appropriate is recommended to the appropriate personnel for a decision.
- Maintain records of stored grain movement
- Records and documentation are created, maintained and kept as described in the grain storage program, the integrated pest management program, and the OHS requirements.
- Records and documentation are completed clearly and accurately throughout the storage program.
- The record keeping system that is used ensures that required information is available, accessible, reliable, meaningful, and useful.