The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
Waste may be either solid or liquid and include: | chemical and metal, such as:computing consumablesphotocopying consumablesprinting consumablescontaminated and hazardous biological, such as:blood and other human wastecytotoxic wastesoiled and disposable linensyringes and needlesgeneral waste, such as:drinksfoodstuffs. |
Recyclable materials will be determined by company policy and client requirements and may include: | packaging materialspapercardboardfood stuffsplasticsglassmetals, such as aluminiumother items that are designated for re-use, such as toner cartridges. |
Work order information may include: | access to work site, including:access and egress pointstiming of accessbudget allocationscompletion times and dateshuman resource requirements to complete the work tasksjob requirements and taskslegislative and local government requirementsOHS requirements and emergency response proceduresrequirements for working in isolated and remote locationsresource requirements, such as equipment and materialsspecific client requirements, such as: dress and presentation requirementsrelationships with other activitiesuse of signage and barrierswork scheduleswork site contact personswork site requirements for specific industries, such as: hospitals and medical centresnursing homesretail food courtsschoolstourism and hospitality. |
Company requirements may include: | business and performance plansclient communication proceduresclient confidentiality proceduresclient service standardscommunication channels and reporting procedurescompany goals, objectives, plans, systems and processescompany issued identification badges, cards or passescompany policies and procedures, including:access and equity policy, principles and practiceOHS policies and procedures, including control proceduresmaintenance procedures for equipment and PPEthose relating to own role, responsibility and delegationwork site access security clearance procedurescompany service standardsdress and presentation requirementsduty of care, code of conduct, and code of ethicsemergency response and evacuation proceduresemployer and employee rights and responsibilitiesenvironmental protection procedures personnel practices and guidelinesquality and continuous improvement processes and standardsrecords and information systems and processestraining materials (induction, refresher and new skills)using contractors. |
Appropriate persons may include: | clientscolleaguesmanagerspersons in control of work sitessupervisors. |
Hazards may include: | allergic reactions to chemicals or equipment, including latex allergiesbiological and animal wastebites and stingsblood and blood-stained productsconfined or restricted spacescontaminated clothing, materials or equipmentdamaged or inappropriate equipmentdust and fibreselectrical hazards arising from:cableselectrical fittings:switcheslightsuntested electrical equipmentfatiguefiregasheightsinadequate lighting and ventilationinfectious and zoonotic diseases, such as:Q feverscabiesmobile equipment and vehicle hazards around plant and vehiclesmoving or unguarded parts of any equipment used in the removal, transfer and transport of waste and recyclable materialsnoiseoccupational violence and bullyingpoor personal hygiene practicesspill, splash and sprayrelease of substances with negative environmental impactsynergistic chemical reactions, such as:hazardous incompatibilityreactivitysyringes or other sharpstemperature extremesultraviolet lightunsafe manual-handling techniques, including awkward and repetitive posturesunsafe underfoot conditions, such as slippery, uneven and rough surfaceswork in unfamiliar isolated or remote environments. |
Legislative requirements may include: | Australian standards, quality assurance and certification requirementsaward and enterprise agreementsindustry advisory standards and codes, such as:building codesdangerous goods codesrelevant commonwealth, state and territory legislation and local government regulations affecting company operation, including:anti-discrimination and diversity policieschemical controlschemical registers and manifestsconsumer protectionenergy conservationenvironmental protection equal employment opportunityfreedom of informationindustrial equipment certificates of competency or licencesindustrial relationsOHS Acts and regulationsprivacypublic healthtrade practiceswater conservationworkplace consultative arrangements. |
Occupational health and safety (also known as workplace health and safety) requirements may relate to: | allergic reactions, such as contact dermatitiscommunication devices for remote and isolated locations, such as:mobile phonetwo-way radiodermatoxicological control and prevention measuresemergency procedures for eye and skin contact, and inhalation and ingestion of toxic substanceshazard identification and risk assessment mechanismshealth surveillance and monitoring, such as regular blood testinghierarchy of hazard control proceduresmaintaining clear accessnational and industry standards and codes of practiceOHS control procedures, such as: health and safety plansjob plansjob safety analysesrisk assessmentssafe operating practices and proceduressafe system of work statementssafe work instructionswork method statementsreporting injury and dangerous occurrencesroutes of entry and potential symptoms of exposure to chemicalssafe work practices for equipment, PPE and chemical storage, including interpretation of:MSDShazardous substance information, such as long latency periodssafety training, induction and refresher trainingselection and use of PPE and clothing appropriate to the hazardultraviolet lightup-to-date electrical test and tag complianceuse of chemicals according to MSDSuse of residual current devicesuse, storage and maintenance of equipment according to manufacturer specifications and equipment operating manuals. |
Personal protective equipment may include: | ear muffs and plugsgloves, such as non-permeablegoggleshigh-visibility vests and clothingoveralls and other protective clothingrespiratorssafety glassessafety shoessplash-proof face maskssun protectiontongsultraviolet protectionwet-work clothing. |
Manufacturer specifications may include: | equipment operating manualsinstructional guidesMSDSother resources supplied by the manufacturer, such as:laminated cardsnoticeswall postersproduct labelssafety instructions pre-printed on equipment. |
Equipment may include: | bin linerscleaning clothsdamp wiping kitslong-handled dustpans and broomsnylon padspick-up trolleysscrubbing brushesspray bottleswheelie bins (mobile garbage bins). |
Chemicals may include: | acid cleanersalkaline cleanerslow environmental-impact chemicalsneutral cleanerssolvent cleaners. |
Waste carriers may include: | garbage bagssharps containerstrolleyswheelie bins. |
Rubbish bins may include: | bio-hazard bags and binscontaminated waste binsgeneral purpose binsneedle hazard disposal unitsradioactive waste binsrecycle binsrest room binswet rubbish bins. |
Work restrictions may include: | amount of cleaning anticipatedclient activityemployee level of literacy and communication skillsfaulty or inappropriate equipmentsite accessibilitysite hazardsskills of work unit or teamstaffing resourcestime limitations. |
Disposal units may include: | compactorsdumpmasterslarge waste binsopen truckswheelie bins. |
Cleaning techniques may include: | external cleaning, such as waste disposal unitsfull cleaningspot cleaningsweeping. |
Environmental requirements may include: | clean-up, containment and isolationcompany policies and guidelinesemergency chemical spill control measuresenvironmental protection agency and requirements of government departments, such as:agricultureemergency serviceshazardous materials handlinglocal government regulations and by-lawslow-energy cleaning methodslow environmental-impact chemicalslow-moisture cleaning methodslow water-use equipment and water-efficient cleaning methodsnon-chemical cleaning methods. |