Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for sampling
- Confirm the purpose, priority and scope of the sampling request
- Liaise with relevant personnel to arrange site access and all necessary clearances/permits
- Identify site hazards and review enterprise safety procedures
- Confirm what samples are to be collected, from where, how and when
- Assemble all specified sampling equipment, safety equipment, materials and containers
- Conduct pre-use and cleanliness checks of all items to ensure they are fit for purpose
- Check all items against given inventory and stow them to ensure safe transport
- Conduct sampling
- Locate sampling points and services at the site
- Remove security devices, such as locks and covers as required
- Seek advice if the required samples cannot be collected or if procedures require modification
- Select and use required sampling equipment in accordance with given procedures
- Closely follow sampling procedures to obtain required samples and maintain their integrity
- Record all labelling information in accordance with enterprise/legal traceability requirements
- Record sample appearance, environmental conditions and any other factors that may impact on sample integrity
- Replace security devices, such as locks and covers as required
- Finalise sampling
- Follow enterprise procedures for the cleaning/decontamination of equipment and vehicle as necessary
- Check all equipment, materials and samples against inventory and stow for safe transport
- Liaise with relevant personnel to restore normal production and/or services as necessary
- Maintain integrity of samples during transportation
- Deliver samples to the required collection point and complete all documentation to ensure traceability
- On return, check and document serviceability of equipment before storage
- Maintain a safe work environment