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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. |
Work 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: | limited or restricted spacesexposed conditionscontrolled or open environments |
Resources required for the investigation may include: | personnel timeaccess to incident siteaccess to equipment including rolling stock and infrastructure |
Incident information may be obtained from: | incident reportsdangerous goods manifestdrivers advice (train load)safeworking formsspecial train noticesconsist formswagon cardsout-of-gauge documentstrain journals or train register books transport instructionsload and weight recordsmaterial safety data sheetsinspection reports-routine circularsinterviews with those involved in the incident -f.interviews with witnesses |
Depending on the context of the safety incident concerned, the applicable regulatory/code requirements may include: | the relevant state/territory OH&S regulationsthe relevant state/territory codes of practice for safeworkingthe Code of Practice for the Defined Interstate Rail Network |
Hazards in the work area may include exposure to: | chemicalsdangerous or hazardous substancesmovements of equipment, goods, materials, trains and vehicular traffic |
Consultative processes may involve: | other employees, supervisors and managersaffected customersofficial representativesrelevant authorities and institutionsmanagement and union representativesindustrial relations and OH&S specialists |
Communication in the work area may include: | phoneelectronic data interchange (EDI)faxemailinternetRF systemsoral, 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 |
Personal protective equipment may include: | glovessafety headwear and footwearsafety glassestwo-way radioshigh visibility clothing |
Information/documents may include: | applicable legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelinesworkplace procedures and policies for the investigation of safety incidentsAustralian and international regulations and codes of practice for the transport of dangerous goods and hazardous substances, including the ADG Code and Railways of Australia Code of Practices and Conditions for the Carriage of Dangerous Goodsoperations manuals, job specifications and induction documentationmanufacturers specifications for equipmentdangerous goods declarations and material safety data sheets (where applicable)award, enterprise bargaining agreement, and other industrial arrangementsrelevant Australian standards and certification requirementsquality assurance proceduresemergency procedures |
Applicable regulations and legislation may include: | applicable legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelinesCode of Practice for the Defined Interstate Rail Network in situations where safety incidents occur on that networkAustralian and international regulations and codes of practice for the transport of dangerous goods and hazardous substances, including:Australian and International Dangerous Goods CodesAustralian and International Explosives CodesRailways of Australia Code of Practices and Conditions for the Carriage of Dangerous Goodsrelevant state/territory OH&S and environmental protection legislationworkplace relations regulationsworkers compensation regulations |