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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to work with chemicals
   • Confirm the activity to be undertaken with the supervisor
   • Take steps to control risks as directed
   • Confirm tools and equipment to be used with supervisor
   • Wear appropriate personal protective equipment and ensure correct fit as directed by supervisor
2. Identify risks associated with chemicals
   • Identify functions of chemicals in the workplace
   • Identify chemical labels, safety signs and symbols, Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
   • Report safety hazards to supervisor
   • Identify and locate chemical storage locations
   • Recognise and observe instructions for transport, handling and storage of chemicals
   • Recognise and observe instructions for maintenance and storage of personal protective equipment and application equipment
3. Follow chemical handling and storage rules
   • Follow chemical handling and storage instructions as per labels
   • Follow safety rules when working in areas where chemicals are stored
   • Follow emergency procedures in the event of an accident or spillage
   • Record information as directed by supervisor

Range Statement

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Performance Evidence

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

locate and follow safety information on chemical labels and relevant Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

recognise caution or hazard signs and symbols

recognise hazards and risks associated with chemical handling and use

use appropriate personal protective equipment

follow emergency procedures during an accident or spillage

communicate effectively with supervisor such as raising issues of concern

record information accurately

apply enterprise work health and safety procedures

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

occupational health and safety rules required to work near and around chemicals

level of hazard and Poisons Schedule in the relevant State or Territory

types of chemicals used for the control of pests, weeds and diseases

personal protection equipment and when and how it should be used, stored and maintained

environmental impacts of chemical use

roles and responsibilities for using and managing pesticides within the workplace

relevant work health and safety, pesticide and environmental legislation

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