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Range Statement
The range statement links the required knowledge and organisational and technical requirements to the workplace context. It describes any contextual variables that will be used or encountered when applying the competency in work situations. It allows for different work practices and work and knowledge requirements as well as for differences between organisations and workplaces. The following variables may be present for this particular unit.Audit activity details should include:accidents/injuriesdateequipment usedlocationresults/findingstimewaste disposal.Audit plan may include but is not limited to:collection of photographic evidencemeasurement and recording requirementsOHS requirementspersonnel and equipment requirements including personal protective equipmentsample requirementssite contactssite requirements.Company/client includes all forms of business enterprises in this context including government agencies, local governments/councils, private and public companies and residents/ratepayers.Client requirements are found in briefing documents, letters, quality assurance documents, tender/contract documents and verbal or written instructions.Details relating to access to site and site requirements include but are not limited to:access and egress pointsoccupational health and safety requirements and noise controlpersonal protective equipmentsecurity clearancetime of accessunion requirementswork permits.Emergency and personal protective equipment must include:appropriate footwearcommunications equipmenteye protectioneyewash kitfire extinguishersFirst Aid kitglovesoveralls and protective clothing.Emergency and personal protective equipment could also include:breathing apparatusemergency procedure guidesface shield/maskgoggles/protective glasseshard hathearing protectionmaterial safety data sheetsspill kit.Equipment required includes:absorbent materialbunding equipmentcameracollection containerslifting gearmeasurement equipmentpersonal protective equipmentreference manualssafety barriers and warning signssample benchscales.Manufacturers' specifications are found in equipment specifications and operator manuals.Measurement of waste should include number, proportion/percentage, volume and weight.Performance of this unit is carried out in accordance with relevant requirements of the following:Australian Standardsenvironmental regulationslegislative requirementsmanufacturers' specificationsOHS regulationsorganisational proceduresrelevant state/territory regulations.Potential job requirement risks and hazards include but are not limited to:contaminationdustfiregases and fumeshazardous waste (e.g. sharps)inadequately contained wasteinjuries resulting from manual handling and repetitive workother vehicles and equipmentprojectilesspark-producing equipmentweather.Relevant personnel include but are not limited to client, householder, management and waste generator's personnel.Site may include business premises, landfill site, local government area, plant/factory and waste processing plant.Unanticipated waste includes any waste stream not expected to be present within the sample.