Elements and Performance Criteria
- Store waste equipment and consumables.
- Work procedures and waste storage requirements are identified and checked with relevant personnel.
- Equipment is cleaned and stored in an accessible location according to organisational requirements.
- Storage area is kept clear and free from obstacles, and rubbish is removed and disposed of according to organisational and compliance requirements.
- Relevant charts, symbols and instructions are displayed and made accessible according to organisational requirements.
- Storage area is secured from unauthorised access at all times according to organisational and compliance requirements.
- Control and maintain stocks of consumables.
- Minimum and maximum stock holding levels of consumables are identified from usage patterns according to organisational requirements.
- Stocks are issued on a first-in and first-out basis to maintain currency according to organisational requirements.
- Chemical decanting and mixing is conducted according to manufacturer specifications and compliance requirements.
- Containers are labelled and coded according to manufacturer specifications.
- Fuels and chemicals are stored in a secure location according to manufacturer specifications and organisational and compliance requirements.
- Stock holding levels are regularly checked and stock is reordered to maintain required levels.
- Obsolete stock is disposed of according to organisational and compliance requirements.
- Respond to stock control emergencies.