| The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. |
Waste collection requirements typically include: | acceptable waste typescollection times and scheduleobserving contamination requirementspick-up locationsWHS/OHS requirements |
Client may include: | all forms of business enterprises in this context, including:government agenciesinternal customerslocal governments and councilsprivate and public companiesresidents and ratepayers |
Segregation categories may include: | asbestosclinical/cytotoxic waste such as medical waste, dressings, sharps, pharmaceutical products, anatomical wastecommercial and industrial wasteconstruction and demolition waste such as broken bricks, concrete, plasterboard, glass, metals, soils, tiles, timbersgeneral household waste/hard rubbishhazardous waste such as acid, caustic, grease trap waste, oily rags, filters, coolants, oily sludges, septic waste, solvents, trade waste, paints, batteries, triple interception manufactured products such as clothing and footwearorganic and green waste such as fruit, vegetables, food, all garden wasteprocessed food and beverage waste such as food, beverages, tobacco and liquor, used cooking oilquarantine waste such as airport and seaport amnesty bin waste, wash water waste from international vessels and from cleaning of heavy vehiclesrecyclable materials such as cardboard, plastic wrap, polystyrene, glass, metals, plastics, newspapers, magazines, phone books, boxes, cartons and packagingsanitary waste |
Job requirement hazards and risks may include: | clinical/cytotoxic wastecompaction equipmentconfined spacescontaminationdustfiregases and fumeshazardous waste injuries resulting from manual handling and repetitive worknarrow drivewaysother vehicles and equipmentoverhanging signspedestriansprojectilesspark-producing equipmenttrafficunguarded conveyor beltsweather |
Equipment may include: | barriers and warning signscompactorsconveyorsgeneratorshand toolshosesload shifting equipmentpumpssorting tablesvacuumswaste receptacles/areas |
Organisational requirementsmay include information found in: | briefing papersjob sheetslettersmemosoperations manualsquality assurance documentstender and contract documentsverbal or written instructionswork procedures |
Emergency and personal protective equipment must include: | communications equipmenteye protection such as goggles and protective glasseseyewash kitfire extinguishersfirst aid kitfootwearglovesoveralls and protective clothing |
Emergency and personal protective equipment may include: | breathing apparatusemergency procedure guidesface shields or maskshard hatshearing protectionsafety data sheets (SDS)/material safety data sheets (MSDS)spill kit |
Personal protective equipment must be: | cleaned and fitted according to organisational requirements, manufacturer specifications and regulatory requirementsstored according to workplace policiesused when required according to workplace policies |
| Hazards associated with waste may include: | all waste depending on the condition, environment and personal exposureclinical/cytotoxic productschemicalscontaminationelectrical wiringgases and fumesglassleaking receptaclesoil, diesel and petrolsharp objects |
Non-conforming waste may include: | hazardous or dangerous wasteinferior quality and unacceptable waste streams |
| Waste characteristics may include: | amount of wastedensitylevel of contaminationqualityshapesizevolumeweight |
| Labelsmay include: | datelocationsign-off by sortertype of wastewaste source |
Quality control may include: | checklistenvironmental complianceinspection details such as date, time, location and process compliance levelnon-conformancesquality gradingrecycling complianceregulatory compliancesign-off by inspector |
Sorting site may be located within: | composting facilitylandfill sitematerials recovery facilitytransfer stationtreatment sitewaste generator site |
Cleaning may include: | cleaning using productsdecontamination using productsshovellingsweepingvacuumingwater-hosing |