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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. |
Work may be conducted: | in a range of work environmentsby day or night |
Customers may be: | internal or external |
Workplaces may comprise: | large, medium or small worksites |
Requirements for work may include: | restricted spacessite restrictions and proceduresuse of safety and personal protective equipmentcommunications equipmentspecialised lifting and/or handling equipmentincident/accident breakdown proceduresadditional gear and equipmentnoise restrictionshours of operationsauthorities and permits |
Work may be conducted in: | restricted spacesexposed conditionscontrolled or open environmentsenvironments involving the movement of equipment, goods, materials and/or vehicular traffic |
Goods may involve: | special handling, location, storage and/or packaging requirements, including temperature controlled goods and dangerous goods |
Modes of transfer may be: | manual or motorised |
Storage types may include but are not limited to: | bin/binning systemsrack refrigeration/freezers/cold roomsmarked floor spacecontainersracks and racking systemsblock/stackspallets |
Inventory systems may be: | automatedmanualpaper-basedcomputerisedmicrofiche |
Categories or groups of products/stock may include: | small partsperishable goodsoverseas exportdangerous goodsrefrigerated productstemperature controlled stockfragile goods |
The characteristics of products/stock may include: | small partstoxicityflammabilityformweightsizestateperishabilityfragilitysecurity risk |
Labelling systems may include but are not limited to: | batch codebar codeidentification numbering systemsserial numberssymbols for safe handlingADG and HAZCHEM Codes |
Hazards in the work area may include: | hazardous or dangerous materialscontamination of, or from, materials being handlednoise, light, energy sourcesstationary and moving machinery, parts or componentsservice linesskills, leakages, rupturesdust/vapoursoil or water on floora fire or explosiondamaged packaging or palletsdebris on floorfaulty rackingpoorly stacked palletsfaulty equipment |
Communication in the work area may include: | phoneelectronic data interchange (EDI)faxemailinternetRF systemsoral, aural or signed communications |
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include: | company proceduresenterprise proceduresorganisational proceduresestablished procedures |
Personal protective equipment may include: | glovessafety headwear and footwearsafety glassestwo-way radioshigh visibility clothing |
Consultative processes may involve: | other employees and supervisorssuppliers, customers and clientsrelevant authorities and institutionsmanagement and union representativesindustrial relations and OH&S specialistsother maintenance, professional or technical staff |
Information/documents may include: | goods identification numbers and codesmanifests, picking slips, merchandise transfers, stock requisitions and bar codescodes of practice and regulations relevant to workplace operationsAustralian and international regulations and codes of practice for the handling, stacking and transport of dangerous goods and hazardous substancesoperations manuals, job specifications and induction documentationmanufacturers specifications for equipmentworkplace procedures and policiessupplier and/or client instructionsdangerous goods declarations and material safety data sheets (where applicable)award, enterprise bargaining agreement, other industrial arrangementsrelevant Australian standards and certification requirementsquality assurance proceduresemergency procedures |
Applicable regulations and legislation may include: | codes and regulations relevant to the monitoring of storage facilitiesAustralian and international regulations and codes of practice for the storage of dangerous goods and hazardous substances, including:Australian Dangerous Goods CodeAustralian Explosives Codelicence, patent or copyright arrangementswater and road use and licence arrangementsexport/import/quarantine/bond requirementsmarine ordersrelevant state/territory OH&S and environmental protection legislationworkplace relations regulationsworkers compensation regulations |