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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Identify housekeeping requirements
2. Identify site safety and housekeeping standards for the job/work environment
3. Identify hazards and follow specified hazard controls
4. Undertake housekeeping inspection in accordance with procedures
5. Identify and schedule housekeeping requirements, as appropriate

Range Statement

This field allows for different 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.
Regulatory framework	The latest version of all legislation, regulations, industry codes of practice and Australian/international standards, or the version specified by the local regulatory authority, must be used, and include one or more of the following: legislative requirements, including work health and safety (WHS) industry codes of practice and guidelines environmental regulations and guidelines Australian and other standards licence and certification requirements
Procedures	All operations must be performed in accordance with relevant procedures. Procedures are written, verbal, visual, computer-based or in some other form, and include one or more of the following: emergency procedures work instructions standard operating procedures (SOPs) safe work method statements (SWMS) formulas/recipes batch sheets temporary instructions any similar instructions provided for the smooth running of the plant
Tools and equipment	Tools and equipment include one or more of the following: cleaning equipment and materials brooms shovels solvents waste containers safety equipment PPE
Hazards	Hazards include one or more of the following: smoke, darkness and heat heat, smoke, dust or other atmospheric hazards electricity gas gases and liquids under pressure structural hazards structural collapse equipment failures industrial (machinery, equipment and product) equipment or product mass noise, rotational equipment or vibration limited head spaces or overhangs working at heights, in restricted or confined spaces, or in environments subjected to heat, noise, dusts or vapours fire and explosion flammability and explosivity hazardous products and materials unauthorised personnel sharp edges, protrusions or obstructions slippery surfaces, spills or leaks extreme weather other hazards that might arise

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Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and must include the ability to:

identify:

requirements for housekeeping and plant cleaning within own area of responsibility

routine and specialised requirements

safe handling procedures

the standard of cleanliness required

waste disposal requirements

schedule activities to meet requirements

select and use personal protective equipment (PPE) and appropriate tools

complete the work in accordance with procedures and obtain appropriate sign-off as required.

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Knowledge Evidence

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

organisation procedures, including:

housekeeping, cleaning and waste disposal for the job/work area

safety, emergency and hazard control

relevant material safety data sheets (MSDS) for cleaning and process materials

types and applications of PPE

hazards that may arise in the job/work area and appropriate action.

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