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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 |
Work may be conducted in: | limited or restricted spacesexposed conditionscontrolled or open environments |
Account may be taken of the following conditions in relation to operational safety (depending on the operational context of the terminal/wharf concerned): | organisational and statutory operating requirementssurface condition of the work areastacking areadegree of visibilityweather conditionsother trafficobstaclessite and nature of loadsship/vehicle/rail movementstidal movement |
Hazards in the work area may include exposure to: | chemicalsdangerous or hazardous substancesmovements of equipment, goods and materials |
Personnel in work area may include: | workplace personnelsite visitorscontractorsofficial representatives |
Personal protective equipment may include: | glovessafety headwear and footwearsafety glassestwo-way radiosprotective clothinghigh visibility clothing |
Communication in the work area may include: | phonefaxemailelectronic data transfer (EDI)RF systemsradiooral, 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 |
Information/documents may include: | goods identification numbers and codesmanifests, bar codes, and container identification/serial numberAustralian and international codes of practice and regulations relevant to the organisation and monitoring of terminal/wharf operationsAustralian and international regulations and codes of practice for the handling 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: | relevant codes and regulations for terminal and wharf operationsAustralian and international regulations and codes of practice for the handling and transport of dangerous goods and hazardous substances, including:Australian and International Dangerous Goods CodesAustralian Marine Orders and the International Maritime Dangerous Goods CodeIATA Dangerous Goods by Air regulationsAustralian and International Explosives Codeslicence, patent or copyright arrangementswater and road use and licence arrangementsexport/import/quarantine/bond requirementsmarine ordersrelevant Australian standards and certification requirementsrelevant state/territory OH&S and environmental protection legislationworkplace relations regulationsworkers compensation regulations |