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. |
Details of site and site requirements may include: | areas allowing access to general publicorganisational and site OHS requirementsnumber of personnel on sitepotential hazards and risks, including level of riskwaste incomingwaste present at site. |
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. |
Site safety requirements must include: | all necessary requirements to ensure the safety of:environmentequipmentgeneral publicpersonnelstructures. |
Site safety requirements may also include: | awareness of potential hazards and riskscommunication requirementsconfined space awarenessemergency procedure guidesemergency response equipmentemergency shut-down and lock-out proceduresevacuation areafirst aidinductionPPE requirementssite securitytrainingwarning signs and barriers. |
Site areas may include: | evacuation areasfirst aid baysgeneral public access areasrestricted areas. |
First aid and emergency facilities may include: | breathing apparatuseye bathsfire extinguishersfirst aid kits. |
Wastes on site may 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. |
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 protectionMSDSspill kit. |
Personal protective equipment must be: | cleaned and fitted according to organisational requirements, manufacturer specifications and OHS requirementsworn when required according to organisational requirementsstored according to organisational requirements. |
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. |
Emergency response action or procedures may include: | cleaning upcontaining emergencyisolating or shutting down equipment or plantevacuationfirst aidmaking site safenotifying authoritiesusing PPE. |