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Evidence Guide: PRMWM17B - Store waste

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PRMWM17B - Store waste

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Organise for storage of waste

  1. Identify waste storage requirements in accordance with waste type, length of storage, company requirements and relevant legislation
  2. Identify and manage potential risks and hazards in accordance with company requirements, job requirements, OHS regulations and relevant legislation and report to appropriate personnel
  3. Identify compatibilities where regulated waste types are to be stored
  4. Determine amount of waste to be stored to ensure storage facilities are adequate to meet the volume of waste to be stored
  5. Select appropriate storage equipment in accordance with waste storage requirements, company requirements and relevant legislation
  6. Place correct waste identification signage on storage facility where waste is regulated, ensuring full visibility in accordance with company requirements and relevant legislation
  7. Select, pre-check for functionality and cleanliness, and fit emergency and personal protective equipment in accordance with job requirements, manufacturers' specifications, company requirements and relevant legislation
Identify waste storage requirements in accordance with waste type, length of storage, company requirements and relevant legislation

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Identify and manage potential risks and hazards in accordance with company requirements, job requirements, OHS regulations and relevant legislation and report to appropriate personnel

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Identify compatibilities where regulated waste types are to be stored

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Determine amount of waste to be stored to ensure storage facilities are adequate to meet the volume of waste to be stored

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Select appropriate storage equipment in accordance with waste storage requirements, company requirements and relevant legislation

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Place correct waste identification signage on storage facility where waste is regulated, ensuring full visibility in accordance with company requirements and relevant legislation

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Select, pre-check for functionality and cleanliness, and fit emergency and personal protective equipment in accordance with job requirements, manufacturers' specifications, company requirements and relevant legislation

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Store waste

  1. Correctly identify stored waste and check to ensure integrity of containment
  2. Identify and handle waste non-conformances in accordance with company requirements and relevant legislation
  3. Store waste in accordance with storage requirements, company requirements and relevant legislation
  4. Stow only compatible wastes in the storage facility where several regulated waste types are to be stored
  5. Stack, place or decant waste in storage facility in a neat and orderly fashion to maximise use of storage space and ensure integrity of form
  6. Contain, secure and cover stored waste effectively to maintain waste quality and prevent contamination or spillage
Correctly identify stored waste and check to ensure integrity of containment

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Identify and handle waste non-conformances in accordance with company requirements and relevant legislation

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Store waste in accordance with storage requirements, company requirements and relevant legislation

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Stow only compatible wastes in the storage facility where several regulated waste types are to be stored

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Stack, place or decant waste in storage facility in a neat and orderly fashion to maximise use of storage space and ensure integrity of form

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Contain, secure and cover stored waste effectively to maintain waste quality and prevent contamination or spillage

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Document waste storage

  1. Document all details of waste stored accurately and promptly and in accordance with company requirements and relevant legislation
Document all details of waste stored accurately and promptly and in accordance with company requirements and relevant legislation

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

Critical aspects of competency

Accurate determination of waste storage requirements.

Effective organisation of storage of waste.

Identification of waste compatibilities.

Selection of appropriate emergency and personal protective equipment requirements.

Identification of potential risks and hazards to waste storage.

Knowledge needed to achieve the performance criteria

Knowledge and understanding are essential to apply this unit in the workplace, to transfer the skills to other contexts, and to deal with unplanned events. The knowledge requirements for this unit are listed below.

Waste types and storage requirements.

Potential risks and hazards in waste storage.

Waste non-conformance procedures.

Storage methods.

Regulated waste compatibilities, storage and signage requirements.

Emergency response procedures.

Company requirements.

Occupational health and safety requirements.

Duty of care in provision of services.

Relevant industry standards.

Relevant legislation.

Relevant environmental regulations.

OHS hierarchy of control.

Specific skills needed to achieve the performance criteria

To achieve the performance criteria, some complementary skills are required. These are:

following instructions and writing

storage equipment operation

materials handling skills

identifying and handling waste non-conformances

identification of waste types

containing waste

hazard identification

safe and efficient work practices

use of emergency and personal protective equipment

following MSDS.

Other units of competency that could be assessed with this unit

This unit could be assessed on its own or in combination with other competencies relevant to the job function, for example:

PRMWM20B Place and compact waste

PRMWM25B Monitor contained waste

PRMCMN201A Participate in workplace safety arrangements

PRMCMN301A Contribute to workplace safety arrangements

BSBCMN215B Participate in environmental work practices

BSBCMN313B Maintain environmental procedures.

Resources required to assess this unit

The following resources should be available:

waste storage facility

waste to be stored

storage requirements

waste identification signage

storage equipment

personal protective equipment

MSDS

OHS requirements

site safety plan.

Gaining evidence to assess this unit

For valid and reliable assessment of this unit, the competency should be demonstrated over a period of time and be observed by the assessor (or assessment team working together to conduct the assessment). The competency is to be demonstrated in a range of situations, which may include customer/workplace interruptions and involvement in related activities normally experienced in the workplace.

Evidence of competency is best obtained by observing activities in this field and reviewing the storage of waste under normal industry operating conditions. If this is not practicable, observations in realistic simulated environments may be substituted.

Consistency in performance

Assessment requires that the plan meets the objectives of the client and that it complies with industry expectations in the particular client environment. If the environment is narrowly defined or is not representative of industry needs, it may be necessary to refer to portfolio case studies of a variety of waste requirements to assess competency in the storage of waste.

Oral questioning or written assessment and hypothetical situations (scenarios) may be used to assess underpinning knowledge. (In assessment situations where the candidate is offered a preference between oral questioning and written audit, questions are to be identical.)

Supplementary evidence may be obtained from relevant authenticated correspondence from existing supervisors, team leaders or specialist training staff.

Note: All practical demonstrations must adhere to the safety and environmental regulations relevant to each state or territory.

Key competency levels

There are a number of processes that are learnt throughout work and life which are required in all jobs. They are fundamental processes and generally transferable to other work functions. Some of these are covered by the key competencies, although others may be added.

Information below highlights how these processes are applied in this competency standard.

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Perform the process

2

Perform and administer the process

3

Perform, administer and design the process

How can communication of ideas and information be applied?

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Communicating effectively with relevant personnel throughout the storing process.

How can information be collected, analysed and organised?

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Gather information from a number of sources (including job requirements, manufacturers' specifications and company requirements) about the storage of waste.

How are activities planned and organised?

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Plan activities to store waste in accordance with company requirements and relevant legislation.

How can teamwork be applied?

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Work effectively with relevant personnel throughout the storage process.

How can the use of mathematical ideas and techniques be applied?

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Use correct mathematical processes to store waste effectively.

How can problem-solving skills be applied?

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Discuss possible problems and solutions that may arise throughout the implementation of efficient waste storage processes.

How can the use of technology be applied?

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Demonstrate understanding of technological principles and physical skills to use appropriate equipment.

Required Skills and Knowledge

Refer to Evidence Guide

Range Statement

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.

Checking integrity of containment should include checks for bunding, contamination, drum expansion, gases, leaching, leaks, seals, spillage and unstable form.

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 contract documentation, tender documentation and verbal or written instructions.

Contamination may include exposure to sunlight, infestation, mixing with other waste types, rot or mould, and waterlogging.

Details of waste stored may include:

amount of waste

date stored

date to be dispatched

monitoring or maintenance requirements

remaining storage space available

safety measures undertaken

special storage provided

storage space used

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

safety boots.

Emergency and personal protective equipment could also include:

breathing apparatus

containment devices such as booms

emergency procedure guides

face shield/mask

hard hat

hearing protection

material safety data sheets (MSDS)

oil absorbent materials

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.

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 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.

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.

Regulated (or prescribed) wastetypes include all waste declared to be so by the relevant environmental protection authority and the Australian Dangerous Goods Code.

Relevant legislation and codes cover state and federal:

freedom of information

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.

Storage equipment may include baling materials, compactor and storage containers.

Storage facility may include:

bunded area

bunker

containers

pit

stockpile

tank

under awning

warehouse.

Storage facility may be located at materials recovery facility, treatment site and waste generator's site.

Waste identification signage requirements may include:

classification of dangerous goods

emergency information

fire extinguisher indicator sign

hazardous class

HAZCHEM codes

packaging group number.

Waste non-conformances may include contamination, inadequately contained waste mixing, incompatibles waste, inferior quality and unacceptable waste streams.

Waste storage requirements may include:

access to storage facility

amount of waste to be stored

emergency

environmental conditions

equipment

length of storage

method of storage

personal protective equipment

potential risks and hazards of storage

security

signage

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.