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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. |
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: | internal or external |
Work may be conducted in: | restricted spacesexposed conditionscontrolled or open environmentsa workplace, warehouse or depota vehicle on the roadclient's workplaceconvoy of a group of vehicles |
Goods/cargo being handled/conveyed may require: | special precautions for handling, stacking and transport |
Classes of dangerous goods/explosives/hazardous substances are: | as defined in the respective Australian Codes |
Standard marking and signage for identified explosives and dangerous goods is as required: | in the respective Australian Codes |
Personnel in the work area may include: | workplace personnelsite visitorscontractorsofficial representatives |
Communication in the work area may include: | phoneelectronic data interchangefaxemailinternetradiooral, 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 |
Handling operations may be carried out: | both manually and with the aid of lifting equipment and/or appliances |
Load restraint procedures and equipment are: | as specified in mass and loading regulations and guidelines |
Personal protective equipment may include: | glovessafety headwear and footwearsafety glassestwo-way radioshigh visibility clothingprotective clothing |
Information/documents may include: | goods/materials identification numbers, codes and signsmanifests, bar codes, goods and container identificationmanufacturers specifications for equipment/toolsworkplace procedures and policies for the handling of dangerous goods, explosives and radioactive and other hazardous substances, and incident reportingsupplier and/or client instructionsmaterial safety data sheetsrelevant codes of practice, including the Australian Dangerous Goods Code, the Australian Explosives Code, the Code of Practice for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Substances, the Industry Safety Code, and National Standards for Manual HandlingNational Load Restraint Guideaward, enterprise bargaining agreement, other industrial arrangementsstandards and certification requirementsquality assurance proceduresemergency procedures |
Applicable regulations and legislation may include: | Australian and state/territory regulations pertaining to the handling of dangerous goods/explosives/hazardous substancesAustralian and international regulations and codes of practice for the handling and transport of explosives, 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 legislationequal opportunityworkplace relations regulationsequal employment opportunity and affirmative action legislationrelevant state/territory OH&S legislation |