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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare for responding to site based spills
   • Obtain, interpret and confirm work requirements
   • Access, interpret and apply documentation required to respond to site based spills
   • Coordinate activities with others and establish communication systems to be used during spills
   • Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures according to workplace procedures
   • Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
   • Identify effective handling procedures for general and hazardous waste
   • Identify and communicate team responsibilities when managing a spill with others as required and according to workplace procedures
   • Identify reporting responsibilities when a spill occurs
   • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for emergency situations
2. Assess and identify spill type
   • Identify chemicals or products involved in the spill according to workplace procedures
   • Locate, read and interpret safety data sheets to identify required action to manage the spill
   • Identify hazardous chemicals and their effects
   • Determine the potential volume and size of spill according to workplace procedures
   • Determine the potential risk to the environment according to workplace procedures
3. Conduct the spill response
   • Determine the appropriate method and resources required to control the spill
   • Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate to manage the spill
   • Control and contain the spill relative to spill type and size according to workplace procedures
   • Communicate and seek assistance from relevant personnel if unable to handle spill independently
   • Clean up spill according to job requirements and workplace procedures
   • Apply processes for managing and disposing of hazardous waste according to workplace procedures
4. Complete written documentation and reporting requirements
   • Communicate spill response to relevant personnel
   • Complete written records and reports for spill response according to workplace procedures
   • Record and report use of spill response kits for replenishment

Performance Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:

respond to site based spills on at least two occasions, including:

determining the spill type, including minor, medium or major spills

locating, interpreting and communicating safety data sheet requirements for spill products

implementing spill control measures using spill kits or available resources

communicating the spill and likely impact to others

coordinating the spill clean-up activity with others

controlling and containing the spill

implementing clean up and disposal of waste

preparing a written report on spill response activity and spill kit resource usage.

During the above, the candidate must:

locate and apply relevant documentation, policies and procedures and confirm that the work activity is compliant

implement the requirements, procedures and techniques for responding to site based spills

work effectively with others to respond to site based spills in a way that meets all required outcomes

communicate clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions and to determine coordination requirements prior to commencing and during work activities.

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:

key legislation required to respond to site based spills

key policies, procedures and documentation required to respond to site based spills, including:

safety data sheet information

site procedures for minor, medium and major spills

worksite communication, reporting and recording procedures

principles and techniques for responding to site based spills, including:

spill characteristics

spill types

spill kit usage

risks of site based storage

principles and techniques for identifying relevant hazards and emergencies

techniques for coordinating and communicating job activities with others.

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