Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan and prepare for the bulk transfer of LPG
- Job requirements and workplace procedures for the transfer are obtained for all work sites and communicated to relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures
- Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS), environmental and sustainable energy policies and procedures for monitoring and controlling the transfer of LPG are obtained and communicated to relevant person/s
- Work is prioritised and sequenced for completion within acceptable timeframes following consultation with relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures
- Hazards and WHS/OHS risks are identified and prioritised and control measures implemented and monitored
- Equipment is checked for correct operation and safety and relevant work permit/s are obtained to access, isolate/de-energise systems and perform the work in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures
- Pipelines and hoses are connected and personal protective equipment (PPE) required for the transfer is identified, scheduled, obtained and checked for correct operation and safety in accordance with workplace procedures
- Communication issues with relevant stakeholders are resolved and work coordinated in accordance with work schedule and workplace procedures
- Site is prepared and valves operated to minimise risk and damage to property, commerce and individuals in accordance with the work schedule and workplace procedures
- Person/s participating in the work, including plant operators and contractors, are briefed and responsibilities coordinated in accordance with workplace procedures
- Control the transfer of LPG
- Hazardous activities are performed safely and currency maintained, as required, in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures
- LPG transfer is monitored and controlled to ensure completion in agreed timeframes with a minimum of waste and damage to the surrounding environment or services and using sustainable energy principles
- Monitoring the transfer of LPG is carried out in accordance with the work schedule and workplace procedures
- Transfer equipment is operated safely and identified hazards, WHS/OHS risks and control measures are monitored and preventative action taken in accordance with requirements and workplace procedures
- Pressure limits and liquid levels are monitored and any unplanned events encountered in the LPG transfer are actioned in accordance with workplace procedures
- Problem-solving techniques and emergency response procedures are applied to unplanned events or incidents in accordance with workplace procedures
- Quality and safety checks of the bulk LPG transfer are undertaken in accordance with workplace procedures
- Complete work and relevant documentation
- Accidents and injuries are reported in accordance with requirements and workplace procedures
- Work site is cleaned up and made safe in accordance with job instructions and workplace procedures
- Tools, equipment and any surplus resources and materials are cleaned, checked and returned to storage in accordance with workplace procedures
- Relevant work permit/s are signed off and equipment is returned to service in accordance with requirements and workplace procedures
- Emergency shutdown procedures are applied in the event of serious equipment failure or operational parameters being exceeded in accordance with workplace procedures
- Work completion records, reports and documentation are completed, processed and appropriate person/s notified in accordance with workplace procedures