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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 |
Workplace environment may include movement of: | equipmentgoodsproductsmaterialsvehicular traffic |
Work is carried out in accordance with: | required OH&S procedureshazard control strategies, including the use of personal protective equipmentmanufacturers instructions and labels for the use of fumigants and pest control chemicals |
Pest control activities may include: | sprayingbaitinguse of controlled fumigants |
Fumigation inert gas may be for the purposes of: | treating identified pestsfor meeting grain quality standards |
Pest control agents: | must be used in accordance with relevant Commonwealth, state or territory legislation |
Hazards in the work area may include exposure to: | chemicals and pesticidesdangerous or hazardous substancesstationary and moving equipment, parts and materialsnoise, light, energy sourceselectrical equipmenthumidity, air temperature, radiant heatdebris on floorfaulty equipment |
Personal protective equipment may include: | glovessafety headwear and footwearsafety glassestwo-way radiosprotective clothingrespirators and fume/dust maskshigh visibility clothing |
Requirements for work may include: | site restrictions and procedureslicensing requirementsuse of safety and personal protective equipmentcommunications/recording equipmentauthorities and permitsemergency procedures |
Communication in the work area may include: | phonefaxemail/internetelectronic data interchange (EDI)RF systemsoral, aural or signed communications |
Consultative processes may involve: | workplace personnelsupervisors and managersexisting and potential customers/clientsmanufacturers of pesticidessuppliers and contractorsunion representativesindustrial relations and OH&S specialistsmaintenance, professional or technical staff |
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include: | company proceduresworkplace proceduresorganisational proceduresestablished or standard procedures |
Information/documents may include: | operations manuals, job specifications and proceduresinduction documentationcompetency standards and training materialsmanufacturers specifications, labels and instructions for fumigants, chemicals and equipmentmaterial safety data sheetsworkplace operating procedures and policiessupplier and/or client instructionsAustralian and international standards, criteria and certification requirementscodes of practice including the National Standards for Manual Handling and the Industry Safety Coderelevant regulations including the ADG Codeaward, workplace bargaining agreement, other industrial arrangementsOH&S proceduresquality assurance proceduresemergency procedures |
Applicable regulations and legislation may include: | relevant codes and regulations pertaining to grain storagelegislation regarding the use of fumigants/poisonsADG Code and regulations pertaining to the storage and handling of dangerous and hazardous goodsrelevant state/territory OH&S legislationrelevant state/territory environmental protection legislationrelevant Australian and international standards and certification requirementsworkplace relations regulations including equal opportunity, equal employment opportunity and affirmative action legislationworkers compensation regulations |