Elements and Performance Criteria
- Organise for work
- Review waste management plan or waste collection requirements to determine segregation categories
- Identify and handle job requirement risks and hazards in accordance with company requirements, OHS and other relevant legislation and report to appropriate person
- Utilise appropriate equipment for segregation to maximise work effectiveness and efficiency
- Set up segregation containers in the appropriate areas to ensure safe, effective and efficient segregation of waste in accordance with company requirements and relevant legislation
- Pre-check personal protective equipment to ensure it is suitable for the purpose
- Select and fit emergency and personal protective equipment in accordance with job requirements, manufacturers' specifications, company requirements and relevant legislation
- Identify and segregate waste
- Identify and handle hazardous, dangerous and non-conforming waste in accordance with company requirements and relevant legislation
- Identify and segregate waste accurately into categories in accordance with job requirements
- Place sorted waste into correct waste category container to prevent litter in surrounding area and avoid cross-contamination
- Monitor waste containers frequently to ensure adequate available storage capacity and secure containment of waste
- Empty and replace full waste containers promptly to minimise disruption to production in accordance with job requirements and company requirements and OHS procedures
- Label segregated waste in accordance with job requirements, company requirements and relevant legislation
- Conduct quality control inspection
- Clean up area