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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. |
Type of vehicle may include all vehicles designed to carry special loads, for example: | concrete agitatorlivestock transporterarmoured cartankerrefrigerated vehiclewaste vehiclefresh produce vehiclecar carriercontainer carrierrecovery vehiclevehicle carrying dangerous goods or explosivesvehicle carry over dimensional load |
Loading and unloading operations may be conducted: | in a range of work environments and weather conditionsby day or night |
Customers may be: | internal or external |
Workplaces may comprise: | large, medium or small worksites |
Work may be conducted in: | restricted spacesexposed conditionscontrolled or open environments |
Loads to be shifted may be: | irregularly shapedpackaged or unpackagedlabelled or unlabelledpalleted or unpalletedliquid loadsmotor vehiclesmotor bikes |
Hazards in the work area may include exposure to: | chemicalsdangerous or hazardous substancesmovements of equipment, goods and materials |
Personnel in the work area may include: | workplace personnelsite visitorscontractorsofficial representatives |
Communication in the work area may include: | phoneelectronic data interchange (EDI)faxemailinternetradiooral, aural or signed communications |
Loading operations may be carried out: | manuallywith the aid of lifting equipment and/or appliances |
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 |
Information/documents may include: | goods identification numbers and codes, including ADG and IMDG markings and HAZCHEM signsmanifests, bar codes, goods and container identificationmanufacturers specifications for equipment/toolsworkplace procedures and policiesAustralian and international regulations and codes of practice for the handling and transport of dangerous goods and hazardous substancessupplier and/or client instructionsmaterial safety data sheetscodes of practice including the National Standards for Manual Handling and the Industry Safety CodeNational Load Restraint GuideAustralian Truck Drivers Manualaward, enterprise bargaining agreement, other industrial arrangementsrelevant standards and certification requirementsquality assurance proceduresemergency procedures |
Applicable regulations and legislation may include: | state/territory mass and loading regulationsAustralian 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 CodesCode of Practice for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Substancesstate/territory legislation covering the safe handling of infectious substancesrelevant state/territory environmental protection legislationrelevant state/territory OH&S legislation |