Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare to work in bulk materials storage area
- Interpret work to be undertaken from the work program where necessary, and confirmed with supervisor
- Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risks and implement suitable control measures
- Select, use and maintain suitable personal protective clothing
- Select, check and maintain tools and equipment suitable for the work to be undertaken
- Identify environmental implications of undertaking work in the bulk materials storage area, assess likely outcomes and responsible action taken if necessary
- Maintain biosecurity protocols at all times
- Identify legislative, regulatory and industry requirements
- Design and implement contingency strategies
- Sample bulk materials for testing
- Take representative samples of bulk materials for testing in line with the requirements of the bulk materials storage program
- Undertake sampling safely, following the prescribed guidelines for the activity
- Prepare representative bulk materials samples for dispatch by clearly labelling and packaging accordingly
- Dispatch samples to the analysing body
- Move bulk materials into and out of storage
- Identify bulk materials for handling and storage from written or verbal instructions
- Segregate bulk materials according to type, variety and quality characteristics
- Take measures to minimise insect and weed infestation and contamination during the movement of the bulk materials
- Check bulk materials regularly for insect infestation and contamination during movement
- Clean any storage and handling equipment that is used thoroughly after emptying, and dismantle if necessary
- Select silo types and handling equipment for each bulk material type in relation to their storage characteristics and flow properties
- Implement suitable measures to minimise the effect of desiccant dusts on the flow properties of bulk materials
- Update and store records appropriately
- Repair and maintain storage facility
- Identify the need for repairs to the facility through observation or instruction
- Conduct maintenance and repairs as required
- Complete maintenance records and other appropriate information
- Clean and maintain workshop and work areas
- Report maintenance and repairs, damage, malfunctions or irregular performance in machinery, tools and equipment
- Clean, maintain and store tools and equipment