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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare to comply with environmental policy and procedures
  2. Job requirements and workplace procedures are obtained and discussed with relevant person/s to confirm the work schedule
  3. Environmental aspects are identified and potential/actual environmental impacts are evaluated and prioritised in accordance with workplace procedures
  4. Environmental and sustainability principles including purchasing/using environmentally beneficial equipment and materials and waste disposal are considered prior to work commencing
  5. WHS/OHS, environmental policies, procedures and legislation are obtained and applied
  6. Recommendations to assist with environmental policies and procedures compliance are made to others involved in the work
  7. Environmental and WHS/OHS hazards are identified, risks assessed and control measures prioritised, implemented and monitored in accordance with environmental and workplace policies and procedures
  8. Resources and environmentally compliant equipment are identified, obtained and checked for correct operation and safety in accordance with workplace procedures
  9. Workplace preparation and work schedule are confirmed with relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures
  10. Client issues are referred to appropriate person/s in accordance with industry and community standards
  11. Comply with environmental policy and procedures
  12. Environmental requirements for the work are implemented and reviewed and control measures recommended for inclusion in the work process
  13. Materials, tools and equipment required for the work are selected and used correctly and safely in accordance with manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures
  14. Environmental incidents and potential problems are immediately reported to relevant person/s and dealt with in accordance with workplace procedures and legislative requirements
  15. Work is undertaken to ensure completion in agreed timeframe, to industry standards and with a minimum of waste or damage to the surrounding environment or services and using environmental and sustainable energy policies and procedures
  16. Compliance with environmental policies and procedures is carried out in an agreed timeframe, to a quality standard and with a minimum of waste in accordance with given instructions and established procedures
  17. Non-routine events, accidents and incidents are reported to authorised person/s for directions in accordance with workplace procedures
  18. Quality and safety checks of work are conducted in accordance with work instructions, industry standards and workplace procedures
  19. Complete work and relevant documentation
  20. Work site is tidied and made safe in accordance with workplace and environmental procedures
  21. Tools, equipment and any surplus resources and materials are cleaned and securely stored in accordance with workplace and environmental procedures
  22. Appropriate person/s are notified of work completion in accordance with workplace procedures
  23. Waste is disposed of and reports completed as required in accordance with workplace and environmental procedures
  24. Relevant environmental records, reports forms and data sheets are completed in accordance with workplace procedures

Range Statement

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Non-essential conditions may be found in the UEG Gas Industry Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

identifying, locating and interpreting relevant information and workplace procedures must include at least three (3) of the following:

interpret alignment sheets, maps, technical drawings and symbols

identify environmental aspects and potential or actual impacts

identify potential environmental hazards

carry out risk assessment, job hazard analysis (JHA) or job safety analysis (JSA) that includes environmental risks

ensure practical application of environmental legislation, environmental management plans and environmental procedures and relevant codes of practice, such as Environment Protection Authority (EPA)

procedures to control and minimise the impact of an environmental incident must include at least three (3) of the following:

incident reporting

apply incident reporting and notification procedures

environmental incident review procedures

environmental risk control measures must include at least two (2) of the following:

review environmental incident

make recommendations to prevent reoccurrence

implement recommendations

compliance with environmental policies and procedures must include at least one (1) of the following utilities industry work sites:

above ground level sites

below ground level sites

easements

public sites, requiring pedestrian and traffic control

private sites