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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 shifting operations 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: | restricted spacesexposed conditionscontrolled or open environments |
Workplace hazards may include: | chemicals and other harmful substancesmovements of equipment, goods, vehiclestoxic substancesdamaged packing material and containersbroken and damaged equipmentinflammable materials and fire hazardslifting practiceswaste management and disposalextremes in weather conditionslighting levelsfloor surfaceswater hazardstraffic flows, vehicle and equipment operationA range of storage areas |
Personnel in the work area may include: | workplace personnelsite visitorsOH&S specialistsunion representativescontractorsofficial representatives |
Participative arrangements may include: | formal and informal meetings which deal with OH&S issuesworkplace OH&S committeesother committees, for example, consultative, planning and purchasingOH&S representativessuggestions, requests, reports and concerns put forward by staff |
Communication in the work area may include: | phoneelectronic data interchangefaxemailinternetradio |
Designated personnel may include: | workplace personnelsupervisorsteam leadersmanagementoccupational health and safety personnelother persons authorised or nominated by the organisation |
Personal protective equipment may include: | glovessafety headwear and footwearsafety glassestwo-way radioshigh visibility clothing |
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: | OH&S regulationsworkplace OH&S procedures and policiescodes of practice including the National Standards for Manual Handling and the Industry Safety CodeADG Code and material safety data sheets (where relevant)policies and procedures for entry and work in confined spacesmanufacturers instructions concerning the use and servicing of equipmentsupplier and/or client instructionsemergency proceduresregulations and policies concerning noise, smoking, work station ergonomics and other critical OH&S issuesgoods identification numbers and codesmanifests, bar codes, goods and container identificationrelevant legislation, regulations and related documentationaward, enterprise bargaining agreement, other industrial arrangementsstandards and certification requirementsquality assurance procedures |
Applicable regulations and legislation may include: | relevant state/territory OH&S legislation and safety codes, including manual handling, noise, confined spaces, smoking, workplace ergonomics, etc.general duty of care under OH&S legislationworkplace relations regulationsworkers compensation regulationsdangerous goods regulations |