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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Identify requirements for working with dangerous goods and/or hazardous substances
  2. Confirm site incident procedures
  3. Select handling techniques

Evidence Required

Critical aspects of evidence to be considered

a Assessment must confirm appropriate knowledge and skills to

a identify dangerous goodshazardous substances from labels IMDG markings HAZCHEM signs and other relevant identification criteria

a safely handle dangerous goodshazardous substances

a assess handling and storage precautions and requirements for dangerous goodshazardous substances

a estimate weight and dimensions of load and any special requirements

a select appropriate equipment and work systems including personal protection equipment

a identify job and site hazards and plan work to minimise risks

a determine any required permits

a use appropriate communication strategies and equipment

a locate interpret and apply relevant information

amaintain workplace records and documentation

aapply hierarchy of hazard control

Interdependent assessment of units

a This unit of competency may be assessed in conjunction with other units that are part of a workers job function

Required knowledge and skills

a Relevant regulations and codes concerning the handling of dangerous goods and hazardous substances

b Application of relevant aspects of ADG Code and relevant Australian Standards

c Permit and licence requirements

d Workplace procedures for handling and storing dangerous goodshazardous substances

e Risks when handling dangerous goods and hazardous substances and related precautions to control the risk

f Equipment applications capacities configurations safety hazards and control mechanisms

g Housekeeping standards procedures required in the workplace

h Ability to modify activities depending on differing workplace contexts risk situations and environments

i Ability to read and comprehend simple statements in English

j Ability to identify containers and goods coding IMDG markings and where applicable emergency information panels

k Ability to plan own work including predicting consequences and identifying improvements

Resource implications

a Access is required to opportunities to

a participate in a range of exercises case studies and other simulated practical and knowledge assessments that demonstrate the skills and knowledge to safely handle dangerous goods and hazardous substances andor

a safely handle dangerous goods and hazardous substances in an appropriate range of operational situations

Consistency in performance

a Applies underpinning knowledge and skills when

a assessing handling and storage precautions and requirements for dangerous goodshazardous substances

a estimating weight and dimensions of load and any special requirements

a selecting appropriate equipment and work systems including personal protection equipment

a identifying job and site hazards and planning work to minimise risks

a determining required permits

a using appropriate communication strategies and equipment

a locating interpreting and applying relevant information

a maintaining workplace records and documentation

a identifying and safely handling equipment and goods

aapplying hierarchy of risk control

b Shows evidence of application of relevant workplace procedures including

b Dangerous Goods Code and other relevant regulations

b hazard prevention policies and procedures

b workplace procedures and work instructions concerning the manual shifting of loads

b issue resolution procedures

b job procedures and work instructions

b guidelines relating to the safe use of machinery and equipment

b quality assurance procedures where existing

b security procedures

b housekeeping processes

b environmental protection procedures

c Action is taken promptly to report accidents andor incidents in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

d Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts

e Work is completed systematically in accordance with safe operating procedures to minimise the risk of injury to self or others or damage to goods equipment or products

Context for assessment

a Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a Registered Training Organisation

a As a minimum assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate oral andor written questioning

a Appropriate practical assessment must occur

aat the Registered Training Organisation andor

ain an appropriate work situation

Critical aspects of evidence to be considered

a Assessment must confirm appropriate knowledge and skills to

a identify dangerous goodshazardous substances from labels IMDG markings HAZCHEM signs and other relevant identification criteria

a safely handle dangerous goodshazardous substances

a assess handling and storage precautions and requirements for dangerous goodshazardous substances

a estimate weight and dimensions of load and any special requirements

a select appropriate equipment and work systems including personal protection equipment

a identify job and site hazards and plan work to minimise risks

a determine any required permits

a use appropriate communication strategies and equipment

a locate interpret and apply relevant information

amaintain workplace records and documentation

aapply hierarchy of hazard control

Interdependent assessment of units

a This unit of competency may be assessed in conjunction with other units that are part of a workers job function

Required knowledge and skills

a Relevant regulations and codes concerning the handling of dangerous goods and hazardous substances

b Application of relevant aspects of ADG Code and relevant Australian Standards

c Permit and licence requirements

d Workplace procedures for handling and storing dangerous goodshazardous substances

e Risks when handling dangerous goods and hazardous substances and related precautions to control the risk

f Equipment applications capacities configurations safety hazards and control mechanisms

g Housekeeping standards procedures required in the workplace

h Ability to modify activities depending on differing workplace contexts risk situations and environments

i Ability to read and comprehend simple statements in English

j Ability to identify containers and goods coding IMDG markings and where applicable emergency information panels

k Ability to plan own work including predicting consequences and identifying improvements

Resource implications

a Access is required to opportunities to

a participate in a range of exercises case studies and other simulated practical and knowledge assessments that demonstrate the skills and knowledge to safely handle dangerous goods and hazardous substances andor

a safely handle dangerous goods and hazardous substances in an appropriate range of operational situations

Consistency in performance

a Applies underpinning knowledge and skills when

a assessing handling and storage precautions and requirements for dangerous goodshazardous substances

a estimating weight and dimensions of load and any special requirements

a selecting appropriate equipment and work systems including personal protection equipment

a identifying job and site hazards and planning work to minimise risks

a determining required permits

a using appropriate communication strategies and equipment

a locating interpreting and applying relevant information

a maintaining workplace records and documentation

a identifying and safely handling equipment and goods

aapplying hierarchy of risk control

b Shows evidence of application of relevant workplace procedures including

b Dangerous Goods Code and other relevant regulations

b hazard prevention policies and procedures

b workplace procedures and work instructions concerning the manual shifting of loads

b issue resolution procedures

b job procedures and work instructions

b guidelines relating to the safe use of machinery and equipment

b quality assurance procedures where existing

b security procedures

b housekeeping processes

b environmental protection procedures

c Action is taken promptly to report accidents andor incidents in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

d Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts

e Work is completed systematically in accordance with safe operating procedures to minimise the risk of injury to self or others or damage to goods equipment or products

Context for assessment

a Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a Registered Training Organisation

a As a minimum assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate oral andor written questioning

a Appropriate practical assessment must occur

aat the Registered Training Organisation andor

ain an appropriate work situation

Range Statement

General context

a. This unit covers anyone working in the transport, warehousing, distribution and storage industries who may handle dangerous goods and/or hazardous substances

b. Work must be carried out in compliance with the relevant OHS regulations concerning the safe handling of dangerous goods and hazardous substances

c. Work is performed under general supervision

d. Work involves the application of the codes of practice and established procedures for the safe handling of dangerous goods and hazardous substances

Worksite environment

a. The dangerous goods may be handled in a range of work environments by day or night and may be:

a.1. for short-term storage

a.2. for long-term storage

a.3. in transit

b. Customers may be internal or external

c. Workplace environment may include:

c.1. movement of equipment

c.2. movement of goods

c.3. materials and vehicular traffic

d. Requirements for work may include:

d.1. site restrictions and procedures

d.2. use of safety and personal protection equipment

d.3. communications equipment

d.4. specialised lifting and/or handling equipment

d.5. incident breakdown procedures

d.6. authorities and permits

d.7. hours of operations

d.8. noise restrictions

d.9. additional gear and equipment

d.10.segmentation procedures

d.11.emergency procedures, including response to spillage/leaks, evacuation and fire-fighting

e. Hazards may include:

e.1. hazardous or dangerous materials

e.2. contamination of, or from, materials being handled

e.3. noise, light, energy sources

e.4. stationary and moving machinery, parts or components

e.5. service lines

e.6. spills, leakages, ruptures

e.7. fire or ignition

e.8. dust/vapours

f. Hazard management is consistent with the principle of hierarchy of control with elimination, substitution, isolation and engineering control measures being selected before safe working practices and personal protective equipment

g. Consultative processes may involve:

g.1. other employees and supervisors

g.2. suppliers, potential customers and existing clients

g.3. representatives of regulatory authorities with jurisdiction over OHS, dangerous goods and hazardous substances

g.4. management and union representatives

g.5. industrial relations and OHS specialists

g.6. other maintenance, professional or technical staff

h. Personnel in the work area may include:

h.1. workplace personnel

h.2. site visitors

h.3. contractors

h.4. official representatives

i. Identification of goods may be from material safety data sheets, packaging labels, manifests, stock lists, and HAZCHEM interpretative advice

j. Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:

j.1. company procedures

j.2. enterprise procedures

j.3. organisational procedures

j.4. established procedures

k. Personal protection equipment may include:

k.1. gloves

k.2. safety headwear and footwear

k.3. safety glasses

k.4. mask and respirator

k.5. protective clothing

k.6. breathing apparatus

Sources of information/documents

a. Information/documents may include:

a.1. goods identification numbers and codes

a.2. manifests, stock lists, packaging labels, bar codes, stock lists

a.3. goods and container identification

a.4. workplace procedures and policies concerning the handling of dangerous goods and hazardous substances

a.5. supplier and/or client instructions

a.6. material safety data sheets

a.7. Australian Dangerous Goods Code

a.8. HAZCHEM interpretative advice

a.9. relevant legislation, codes, regulations and related documentation concerning the handling of dangerous goods and hazardous substances

a.10.award, enterprise bargaining agreement, other industrial arrangements

a.11.standards and certification requirements

a.12.quality assurance procedures

a.13.emergency procedures pertaining to dangerous goods and hazardous substances

Applicable regulations and legislation

a. Applicable regulations and legislation may include:

a.1. relevant Australian and State/Territory regulations relating to the handling of dangerous goods and hazardous substances

a.2. Australian and international regulations and codes of practice for the handling and transport of dangerous goods and hazardous substances, including:

a.2.1.Australian and International Dangerous Goods Codes

a.2.2.Australian Marine Orders and the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code

a.2.3.IATA's 'Dangerous Goods by Air' regulations

a.2.4.Australian and International Explosives Codes

a.3. relevant Australian Standards such as: AS 1216, AS 1596, AS 1894, AS 1940, AS 2030.1-4, AS 2508.2.001-013, AS 2508.3.001-014

a.4. relevant State/Territory OHS legislation

a.5. relevant State/Territory environmental protection legislation

General context

a. This unit covers anyone working in the transport, warehousing, distribution and storage industries who may handle dangerous goods and/or hazardous substances

b. Work must be carried out in compliance with the relevant OHS regulations concerning the safe handling of dangerous goods and hazardous substances

c. Work is performed under general supervision

d. Work involves the application of the codes of practice and established procedures for the safe handling of dangerous goods and hazardous substances

Worksite environment

a. The dangerous goods may be handled in a range of work environments by day or night and may be:

a.1. for short-term storage

a.2. for long-term storage

a.3. in transit

b. Customers may be internal or external

c. Workplace environment may include:

c.1. movement of equipment

c.2. movement of goods

c.3. materials and vehicular traffic

d. Requirements for work may include:

d.1. site restrictions and procedures

d.2. use of safety and personal protection equipment

d.3. communications equipment

d.4. specialised lifting and/or handling equipment

d.5. incident breakdown procedures

d.6. authorities and permits

d.7. hours of operations

d.8. noise restrictions

d.9. additional gear and equipment

d.10.segmentation procedures

d.11.emergency procedures, including response to spillage/leaks, evacuation and fire-fighting

e. Hazards may include:

e.1. hazardous or dangerous materials

e.2. contamination of, or from, materials being handled

e.3. noise, light, energy sources

e.4. stationary and moving machinery, parts or components

e.5. service lines

e.6. spills, leakages, ruptures

e.7. fire or ignition

e.8. dust/vapours

f. Hazard management is consistent with the principle of hierarchy of control with elimination, substitution, isolation and engineering control measures being selected before safe working practices and personal protective equipment

g. Consultative processes may involve:

g.1. other employees and supervisors

g.2. suppliers, potential customers and existing clients

g.3. representatives of regulatory authorities with jurisdiction over OHS, dangerous goods and hazardous substances

g.4. management and union representatives

g.5. industrial relations and OHS specialists

g.6. other maintenance, professional or technical staff

h. Personnel in the work area may include:

h.1. workplace personnel

h.2. site visitors

h.3. contractors

h.4. official representatives

i. Identification of goods may be from material safety data sheets, packaging labels, manifests, stock lists, and HAZCHEM interpretative advice

j. Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:

j.1. company procedures

j.2. enterprise procedures

j.3. organisational procedures

j.4. established procedures

k. Personal protection equipment may include:

k.1. gloves

k.2. safety headwear and footwear

k.3. safety glasses

k.4. mask and respirator

k.5. protective clothing

k.6. breathing apparatus

Sources of information/documents

a. Information/documents may include:

a.1. goods identification numbers and codes

a.2. manifests, stock lists, packaging labels, bar codes, stock lists

a.3. goods and container identification

a.4. workplace procedures and policies concerning the handling of dangerous goods and hazardous substances

a.5. supplier and/or client instructions

a.6. material safety data sheets

a.7. Australian Dangerous Goods Code

a.8. HAZCHEM interpretative advice

a.9. relevant legislation, codes, regulations and related documentation concerning the handling of dangerous goods and hazardous substances

a.10.award, enterprise bargaining agreement, other industrial arrangements

a.11.standards and certification requirements

a.12.quality assurance procedures

a.13.emergency procedures pertaining to dangerous goods and hazardous substances

Applicable regulations and legislation

a. Applicable regulations and legislation may include:

a.1. relevant Australian and State/Territory regulations relating to the handling of dangerous goods and hazardous substances

a.2. Australian and international regulations and codes of practice for the handling and transport of dangerous goods and hazardous substances, including:

a.2.1.Australian and International Dangerous Goods Codes

a.2.2.Australian Marine Orders and the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code

a.2.3.IATA's 'Dangerous Goods by Air' regulations

a.2.4.Australian and International Explosives Codes

a.3. relevant Australian Standards such as: AS 1216, AS 1596, AS 1894, AS 1940, AS 2030.1-4, AS 2508.2.001-013, AS 2508.3.001-014

a.4. relevant State/Territory OHS legislation

a.5. relevant State/Territory environmental protection legislation