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 storage requirements may include: | access to storage facilityamount of waste to be storedenvironmental conditions that impact on requirementsequipmentlength of storagemethod of storagePPEsecuritysignagewaste compatibilities. |
Waste typemay include: | solid (non-hazardous), e.g. construction and demolitionliquid (non-hazardous), e.g. chemical and aqueoushazardous – regulated, prescribed, quarantined, medical and clinicalrecoverable resources, e.g. recyclable and green waste. |
Organisational requirements may include information found in: | briefing papersjob sheetslettersmemosoperations manualsquality assurance documentstender and contract documentsverbal or written instructionswork procedures. |
Legislation and codes may include: | codes, including:Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Railindustrycommonwealth, state and territory legislation, including:anti-discriminationenvironmental protectionequal employment opportunityfreedom of informationindustrialOHStrade practicesroad laws. |
Potential hazards and risks are those identified by the organisation that may lead to: | damage to plant, vehicle or propertyharm to the environmentillness or injury to employees, contractors or the publicinjuries resulting from manual handling and repetitive work. |
Potential hazards and risks may include: | broken glassbroken metalcompaction equipmentcontaminationdustfiregases and fumeshazardous waste (e.g. sharps)narrow drivewaysother vehicles and equipmentoverhanging signsprojectilesspark-producing equipmentunguarded conveyor beltsweather. |
Storage facilities may include: | bunded areasbunkerscontainerspitsstockpilestankstrucksunder awningwarehouses. |
Storage facilities may be located at: | materials recovery facilitytreatment sitewaste generator site. |
Storage equipment may include: | bailing materialschains and dogscompactorscranesearthmoving equipmentforkliftsgeneratorshoseslifting equipmentload binder winchesloadshifting equipmentloadersplastic sheetingpumpsrecording equipmentregulated waste identification signageropesscalesscrapersshovelsstorage containers:cratesbinsdrumsfreight containersgarbage bagsgarbage bins, including mobile binshopperstapestarpaulinstrolleys. |
Waste identification signage may include: | classification of dangerous goodsemergency information panelsfire extinguisher indicator signshazardous classesHAZCHEM codespackaging group numbers. |
Emergency and personal protective equipment must include: | communications equipmenteye protection, such as goggles and protective glasseseyewash kitfire extinguishersfirst aid kitfootwearglovesoveralls and protective clothing. |
Emergency and personal protective equipment could also include: | breathing apparatusemergency procedure guidesface shields or maskshard hatshearing protectionMSDSoil absorbent materialsspill kit. |
Personal protective equipmentmust be: | cleaned and fitted according to organisational requirements, manufacturer specifications and OHS requirementsworn when required according to organisational requirementsstored according to organisational requirements. |
Integrity of containment checking may include checks for: | contaminationdrum expansiongasesleachingleakssealsspillageunstable form. |
Waste non-conformances may include: | contaminationhazardous or dangerous wasteinadequately contained waste mixingincompatible wasteinferior quality and unacceptable waste streams. |
Contamination may include: | exposure to sunlightinfestationmixing with other waste typesrot or mouldwaterlogging. |
Details of waste stored may include: | amount or volume of wastedate storeddate to be dispatchedenvironmental protection authority documentationmaterial to be recycledmonitoring or maintenance requirementssafety measures undertakenwaste type. |