This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. |
Soil types must include at least five of the following: | bloodcobwebsdustfood and residuegreasehuman and animal wastelittermould and mildewmud and dirtpen, texta and pencilrustsoap scum. |
Hazards that must be assessed include: | biological contaminantschemical exposure via absorption and ingestionchemical reactivitycontaminated waste materialdust and fibre particulateselectrocutionenvironmental allergensfatigueloud and repeated noise levelsrespiratory hazards and poor ventilationslips and falls from wet or uneven surfacesstrains or injury from damaged, heavy or awkward equipmentsyringes and sharpsworking in confined spaces. |
Health and safety requirements must include: | access to communication devices when working alonecompliance with Safe Work Australia regulations and guidelineselectrical equipment test and tag complianceemergency response proceduresenvironmental controlshazard signs and barricadeshealth and safety induction and refresher trainingmanual handling techniquesprocesses for safely dispensing chemicalsrisk assessment procedures, including:hazardous chemicals registerhierarchy of controljob safety analyses (JSA) for low-risk situationssafe work method statements (SWMS) for high-risk situationsincident reportingSDSselection and use of required PPEstorage and maintenance of equipment according to manufacturer specificationsuse of first aid according to SDS information. |
Fixtures and fittings must include at least ten of the following: | bathsbidetsbinscleaner’s sluiceshand basinshand dryersmirrorspaper dispenserspersonal item product dispensersracksshowerssinkssoap dispensersspastapstoilet bowls, seats and cisternstroughsurinal trough and wallvanity units. |
Cleaning chemicals must include at least one of the following: | acid cleanersalkaline cleanerslow environmental impact chemicalsneutral cleanerssolvent cleaners. |
Cleaning techniques must include at least three of the following: | buffingcobwebbingdustinghosingmoppingpolishingpre-sprayingscrubbingspot cleaningsweepingwet wiping. |
Equipment must include at least six of the following: | absorbent cleaning clothsbroomsbucketsdamp clothsdoodle bugsdry clothsmicrofibre productshoses and nozzleslint-free clothslong-handled brushes and dustpan tongsmopssharps disposal unitsnylon scourersscrapersscrubbing brushesscrubbing and polishing machinestoilet brushessqueegeeswringer buckets. |
Personal protective equipment must include at least three of the following: | safety shoesgloveseye protectionmaskstongswet-work clothing. |
Surfaces must include at least five of the following: | ceramics and porcelainchromeconcreteglasslaminatemetalpaintplasticstainless steelstoneterracottavinyl. |
Consumables must include at least three of the following: | air freshenersbin linerscloth towels and tea towelsdeodorant blockshand towels, such as cloth, rolls and sheetsliquid and bar soappersonal toiletriestoilet paper. |