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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. |
The dangerous goods may be handled in a range of work environments by day or night and may be: | for short-term storagefor long-term storagein transit |
Customers may be: | internal or external |
Workplace environment may include: | movement of equipmentmovement of goodsmaterials and vehicular traffic |
Requirements for work may include: | site restrictions and proceduresuse of safety and personal protective equipmentcommunications equipmentspecialised lifting and/or handling equipmentincident breakdown proceduresauthorities and permitshours of operationsnoise restrictionsadditional gear and equipmentsegregation proceduresemergency procedures, including response to spillage/leaks, evacuation and firefighting |
Hazards may include: | hazardous or dangerous materialscontamination of, or from, materials being handlednoise, light, energy sourcesstationary and moving machinery, parts or componentsservice linesspills, leakages, rupturesfire or ignitiondust/vapours |
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 |
Consultative processes may involve: | other employees and supervisorssuppliers, potential customers and existing clientsrepresentatives of regulatory authorities with jurisdiction over OH&S, dangerous goods and hazardous substancesmanagement and union representativesindustrial relations and OH&S specialistsother maintenance, professional or technical staff |
Personnel in the work area may include: | workplace personnelsite visitorscontractorsofficial representatives |
Identification of goods may be from: | material safety data sheetspackaging labelsmanifestsstock listsHAZCHEM interpretative advice |
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 glassesmask and respiratorprotective clothingbreathing apparatus |
Information/documents may include: | goods identification numbers and codesmanifests, stock lists, packaging labels, bar codes, stock listsgoods and container identificationworkplace procedures and policies concerning the handling of dangerous goods and hazardous substancessupplier and/or client instructionsmaterial safety data sheets (MSDS)current Australian Dangerous Goods CodeHAZCHEM interpretative advicerelevant legislation, codes, regulations and related documentation concerning the handling of dangerous goods and hazardous substancesaward, enterprise bargaining agreement, other industrial arrangementsstandards and certification requirementsquality assurance proceduresemergency procedures pertaining to dangerous goods and hazardous substances |
Applicable regulations and legislation may include: | relevant Australian and state/territory regulations relating to the handling of dangerous goods and hazardous substancescurrent Australian 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 Codesall relevant Australian Standardsrelevant state/territory OH&S legislationworkplace relations regulationsequal employment opportunity and affirmative action legislationequal opportunity legislationrelevant state/territory environmental protection legislation |