The range statement links the required knowledge and organisational and technical requirements to the workplace context. It describes any contextual variables that will be used or encountered when applying the competency in work situations. It allows for different work practices and work and knowledge requirements as well as for differences between organisations and workplaces. The following variables may be present for this particular unit.
Appropriate person may include supervisor and team member.
Checking integrity of containment should include:
checks for containment
drum expansion
leaching
leaks
seals
spillage
unstable form.
Cleaning of area and equipment may include:
cleaning products/fluids
seeping out
shovelling
vacuuming
water-hosing.
Client includes all forms of business enterprises in this context including:
government agencies
local governments/councils
private and public companies
residents/ratepayers.
Company requirements are found in:
briefing documents
job sheets
letters
quality assurance documents
tender/contract documents
verbal or written instructions
work procedures.
Contamination may include:
exposure to sunlight
infestation
mixing with other waste types
rot or mould
waterlogging.
Details of wasterecovery typically include:
amount/volume of waste
date recovered
monitoring or maintenance requirements
relevant environmental protection authority documentation
safety measures undertaken
special assistance provided
waste type.
Emergency and personal protective equipment must include:
communications equipment
eye protection
eyewash kit
fire extinguishers
First Aid kit
gloves
overalls and protective clothing
protective boots.
Emergency and personal protective equipment could also include:
breathing apparatus
emergency procedure guides
face shield/mask
hard hat
hearing protection
material safety data sheets
spill kit.
Emergency response action/procedures include but are not limited to:
clean up
contain emergency
isolate and shut down equipment/plant
evacuate
First Aid
make safe
notify authorities
use appropriate personal protective equipment.
Equipment includes but is not limited to:
generator
hoses
load shifting equipment
pumps
storage containers (e.g. crates)
tarpaulin
vacuums
waste collection vehicles
waste identification signage.
Hazardous waste may include:
biological products
blood products
broken metal
chemicals
electrical wiring
gases/fumes
glass
hospital waste
leaking containers
needles/syringes
oil/petrol.
Manufacturers' specifications are found in equipment specifications and operator manuals.
Performance of this unit is carried out in accordance with relevant requirements of the following:
Australian Standards
environmental regulations
legislative requirements
manufacturers' specifications
OHS regulations and procedures
organisational procedures
relevant state/territory regulations.
Personal protective equipment required will be cleaned/maintained, stored, worn/fitted in accordance with equipment specifications, company requirements, manufacturers' specifications, and occupational health and safety and other legislation.
Potential risks and hazards are those risks and hazards identified by the organisation that could lead to injury or illness of employees, contractors, visitors or the public; damage to plant, vehicles or property; or that could cause harm to the environment.
This relates to on-site and off-site activities (whether company owned or occupied premises, customer/client premises or public property) over which it could be expected the organisation had control. Risks and hazards may include:
broken glass/metal
compaction equipment
contamination
dust
fire
gases and fumes
hazardous waste (e.g. sharps)
injuries resulting from manual handling and repetitive work
narrow driveways
other vehicles and equipment
overhanging signs
projectiles
spark-producing equipment
unguarded conveyor belt
weather.
Regulated waste identification signage requirements may include:
classification of dangerous goods
communications equipment
eyewash kit
fire extinguishers
First Aid kit
hazardous class
HAZCHEM codes
packaging group number.
Relevant legislation and codes cover state and federal:
duty of care
industry codes of conduct
occupational health and safety
Australian Standards
environmental protection legislation.
Safe operating procedures include any activity or operation conducted on site to ensure health and safety of personnel/equipment in the area.
Waste recovery requirements include:
access to storage facility and recovery site
arrival and departure times
destination
emergency and personal protective equipment
environmental conditions
legislative requirements for recovery
method of containment
potential risks and hazards of recovery
recovery equipment
recovery method
security
signage
technical analysis
type/amount of waste to be recovered
waste compatibilities.
Waste types include:
solid (non-hazardous) e.g. construction and demolition
liquid (non-hazardous) e.g. chemical and aqueous
hazardous - regulated, prescribed, quarantined, medical and clinical
recoverable resources e.g. recyclable and green waste.