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The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any 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.Where reference is made to industry codes of practice, and/or Australian/international standards, the latest version must be used.ContextThis competency applies mainly to the rubber industry, but may also be relevant in the plastics industry. It includes the operation of all additional equipment where that equipment is integral to the mill blending process.This competency would typically apply to the mixing of rubbers (or plastics), but may be applied to other materials mixed on an open mill blender. It also applies to the use of an open mill for operations where mixing/blending is incidental to the process such as slabbing off, stripping etc.ProceduresAll operations are performed in accordance with procedures.Procedures include all relevant workplace procedures, work instructions, temporary instructions and relevant industry and government codes and standards. Tools and equipmentThis competency includes use of equipment and tools such as:millsmill knifesnip adjusting bars bale hooksrelevant personal protective equipment.HazardsTypical hazards include:cutsnip hazards material hazards burn hazardsmanual handling hazards.Problems'Respond to routine problems' means 'apply known solutions to a variety of predictable problems'. Typical process problems may include:power failuresincorrect machine adjustments incorrect quantities of materialsincorrect blending times equipment breakdownsshort scorch products forming the initial bandadjusting bank size for efficient mixing.Typical product problems many include:variations in materials contamination of materialslack of a homogeneous product.Appropriate action for non-routine problems may be reporting to designated person or other action specified in the procedures.