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 includes client, supervisor and team member.
Basic maintenance checks may include checks of fuel, hoses, lubrication, oil, seals, tyres and water.
Client/company includes all forms of business enterprises in this context including government agencies, local governments/councils, private and public companies, and residents/ratepayers.
Company requirements are found in briefing papers, letters, quality assurance documentation, tender/contract documentation and verbal or written instructions.
Documentation of details of plant operations may include:
downtime
equipment non-conformances
faults and breakdowns
hours of operation
incidents
stoppages
type, volume/amount of waste processed
waste non-conformances.
Emergency and personal protective equipment must include:
communications equipment
eye protection
eyewash kit
fire extinguishers
First Aid kit
gloves
overalls and protective clothing
safety 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 (MSDS)
spill kit.
Emergency response action/procedures include but are not limited to:
clean up
contain emergency
equipment/plant isolation and shut-down
evacuation
First Aid
make safe
notification of authorities
use of appropriate personal protective equipment.
Equipment includes but is not limited to:
communications equipment
compactor
computer software and hardware
generators
hoses
lifting equipment
load shifting equipment
measurement and sampling instruments
pumps
sorting table
vacuums
waste containers.
Housekeeping may include cleaning products/fluids, high pressure water or air-hosing, shovelling, sweeping out, use of decontamination products, vacuuming and water-hosing.
Job sheet typically includes:
emergency and personal protective equipment requirements
equipment requirements
personnel requirements
plant operation requirements
potential risks and hazards
reporting requirements
site requirements
waste types to be processed
work schedule.
Manufacturers' specifications are found in equipment specifications and operator manuals.
Materials include baling and packaging materials, cleaning agents, grease and oil, stabilising and treatment chemicals and water.
Non-conformances are conditions that are not acceptable by manufacturers' standards, regulatory bodies or company requirements. Non-conformances include damaged equipment or equipment not operating in required condition.
Performance of this unit is carried out in accordance with relevant requirements of the following:
Australian Standards
environmental regulations
legislative requirements
manufacturers' specifications
OHS procedures
organisational procedures
relevant state/territory regulations.
Personal protective equipment required will be stored, cleaned, worn/fitted in accordance with company requirements, and occupational health and safety and other legislation.
Plant may include:
autoclave
balers
boilers
bunded areas
centrifuge
chippers
compactors
computer hardware and software
conveyors
crushers
hammer mills
incinerator
microwave
pipes
safety structures and controls
separators
shredders
sorters
storage tanks
treatment tanks
tub grinders.
Plantfor waste processing may include:
autoclaving treatment plant
biological treatment plant
chemical treatment plant
combustion
composter
liquid waste treatment plant
materials recovery facility
microwave treatment plant
physical treatment plant
size reduction processing plant
transfer station.
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
conveyor belt
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
weather.
Pre-start visual checks may include:
blockages
checks to pinpoint any damage
component wear
leaks
obstructions
potential hazards to plant operation and personnel.
Relevant legislation and codes cover state and federal:
duty of care
industrial
industry codes of conduct
occupational health and safety
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.
Safety structures and controls may include:
alarms
automatic plant shut-down buttons and cords/lanyards
barriers
earth leakage devices
guards
isolation, lock-out tag-out procedures.
Waste categories may 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.
Waste non-conformances may include contamination, hazardous or dangerous waste, inferior quality, unacceptable waste streams and waste not acceptable for plant processing.