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Evidence Guide: SITTVAF005 - Fill LPG gas cylinders

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SITTVAF005 - Fill LPG gas cylinders

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

Implement work health and safety policies and procedures for working with LPG.

  1. Implement safe work practices when preparing, undertaking and finalising LPG decanting.
  2. Lift and carry LPG cylinders following manual handling procedures.
  3. Carry out first aid in the event of a cold burn.
  4. Identify, eliminate or control hazards in LPG decanting area as they arise.
  5. Report and document safety issues, hazards or incidents according to organisational work health and safety (WHS) reporting procedure.
  6. Explain safe LPG decanting practices and relevant WHS procedures and information to customers and colleagues.
  7. Participate in LPG WHS consultation processes.
Implement safe work practices when preparing, undertaking and finalising LPG decanting.

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Lift and carry LPG cylinders following manual handling procedures.

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Carry out first aid in the event of a cold burn.

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Identify, eliminate or control hazards in LPG decanting area as they arise.

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Report and document safety issues, hazards or incidents according to organisational work health and safety (WHS) reporting procedure.

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Explain safe LPG decanting practices and relevant WHS procedures and information to customers and colleagues.

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Participate in LPG WHS consultation processes.

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Check LPG decanting cylinder for compliance.

  1. Locate required warning notices and verify they are correct in accordance with legislative requirements.
  2. Inspect decanting cylinder to confirm it meets safety regulations, standards and statutory requirements.
  3. Ensure appropriate firefighting equipment is in place and has been tested within the required timeframe.
  4. Rectify areas of non-compliance or refer to appropriate personnel as required.
Locate required warning notices and verify they are correct in accordance with legislative requirements.

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Inspect decanting cylinder to confirm it meets safety regulations, standards and statutory requirements.

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Ensure appropriate firefighting equipment is in place and has been tested within the required timeframe.

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Rectify areas of non-compliance or refer to appropriate personnel as required.

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Prepare for filling of cylinders.

  1. Locate LPG decanting tool kit and confirm required tools and equipment are available.
  2. Inspect LPG cylinders to confirm they are safe to fill according to legislative requirements and national standards.
  3. Explain to customers the specific reason and potential safety risks if cylinder does not comply.
  4. Retain hazardous cylinders according to organisational policies and procedures as required and offer customer alternative options.
  5. Drill holes in hazardous LPG cylinder to ‘make safe’ if customer insists on having it returned.
  6. Scan decanting area to ensure it is safe to commence decanting process.
  7. Earth cylinder and discharge body build-up of static electricity.
  8. Put on required protective equipment.
Locate LPG decanting tool kit and confirm required tools and equipment are available.

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Inspect LPG cylinders to confirm they are safe to fill according to legislative requirements and national standards.

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Explain to customers the specific reason and potential safety risks if cylinder does not comply.

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Retain hazardous cylinders according to organisational policies and procedures as required and offer customer alternative options.

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Drill holes in hazardous LPG cylinder to ‘make safe’ if customer insists on having it returned.

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Scan decanting area to ensure it is safe to commence decanting process.

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Earth cylinder and discharge body build-up of static electricity.

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Put on required protective equipment.

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Fill cylinders.

  1. Place cylinder in an upright position, connect decanting hose and commence filling.
  2. When cylinder is full safely close bleed valve, remove filling hose and finalise decanting.
  3. Check cylinder for leaks and empty if required.
  4. Secure all tools and equipment and lock decanting cylinder.
Place cylinder in an upright position, connect decanting hose and commence filling.

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When cylinder is full safely close bleed valve, remove filling hose and finalise decanting.

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Check cylinder for leaks and empty if required.

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Secure all tools and equipment and lock decanting cylinder.

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Follow LPG emergency procedures.

  1. Respond to LPG emergencies according to organisational emergency procedures and call for assistance from colleagues and authorities as required.
  2. Clean up following emergencies and check all equipment for damage.
  3. Repair, replace or re-order damaged equipment as required.
  4. Complete LPG emergency incident and hazard report.
Respond to LPG emergencies according to organisational emergency procedures and call for assistance from colleagues and authorities as required.

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Clean up following emergencies and check all equipment for damage.

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Repair, replace or re-order damaged equipment as required.

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Complete LPG emergency incident and hazard report.

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Implement work health and safety policies and procedures for working with LPG.

1.1.Implement safe work practices when preparing, undertaking and finalising LPG decanting.

1.2.Lift and carry LPG cylinders following manual handling procedures.

1.3.Carry out first aid in the event of a cold burn.

1.4.Identify, eliminate or control hazards in LPG decanting area as they arise.

1.5.Report and document safety issues, hazards or incidents according to organisational work health and safety (WHS) reporting procedure.

1.6.Explain safe LPG decanting practices and relevant WHS procedures and information to customers and colleagues.

1.7.Participate in LPG WHS consultation processes.

2. Check LPG decanting cylinder for compliance.

2.1.Locate required warning notices and verify they are correct in accordance with legislative requirements.

2.2.Inspect decanting cylinder to confirm it meets safety regulations, standards and statutory requirements.

2.3.Ensure appropriate firefighting equipment is in place and has been tested within the required timeframe.

2.4.Rectify areas of non-compliance or refer to appropriate personnel as required.

3. Prepare for filling of cylinders.

3.1.Locate LPG decanting tool kit and confirm required tools and equipment are available.

3.2.Inspect LPG cylinders to confirm they are safe to fill according to legislative requirements and national standards.

3.3.Explain to customers the specific reason and potential safety risks if cylinder does not comply.

3.4.Retain hazardous cylinders according to organisational policies and procedures as required and offer customer alternative options.

3.5.Drill holes in hazardous LPG cylinder to ‘make safe’ if customer insists on having it returned.

3.6.Scan decanting area to ensure it is safe to commence decanting process.

3.7.Earth cylinder and discharge body build-up of static electricity.

3.8.Put on required protective equipment.

4. Fill cylinders.

4.1.Place cylinder in an upright position, connect decanting hose and commence filling.

4.2.When cylinder is full safely close bleed valve, remove filling hose and finalise decanting.

4.3.Check cylinder for leaks and empty if required.

4.4.Secure all tools and equipment and lock decanting cylinder.

5. Follow LPG emergency procedures.

5.1.Respond to LPG emergencies according to organisational emergency procedures and call for assistance from colleagues and authorities as required.

5.2.Clean up following emergencies and check all equipment for damage.

5.3.Repair, replace or re-order damaged equipment as required.

5.4.Complete LPG emergency incident and hazard report.

Required Skills and Knowledge

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Implement work health and safety policies and procedures for working with LPG.

1.1.Implement safe work practices when preparing, undertaking and finalising LPG decanting.

1.2.Lift and carry LPG cylinders following manual handling procedures.

1.3.Carry out first aid in the event of a cold burn.

1.4.Identify, eliminate or control hazards in LPG decanting area as they arise.

1.5.Report and document safety issues, hazards or incidents according to organisational work health and safety (WHS) reporting procedure.

1.6.Explain safe LPG decanting practices and relevant WHS procedures and information to customers and colleagues.

1.7.Participate in LPG WHS consultation processes.

2. Check LPG decanting cylinder for compliance.

2.1.Locate required warning notices and verify they are correct in accordance with legislative requirements.

2.2.Inspect decanting cylinder to confirm it meets safety regulations, standards and statutory requirements.

2.3.Ensure appropriate firefighting equipment is in place and has been tested within the required timeframe.

2.4.Rectify areas of non-compliance or refer to appropriate personnel as required.

3. Prepare for filling of cylinders.

3.1.Locate LPG decanting tool kit and confirm required tools and equipment are available.

3.2.Inspect LPG cylinders to confirm they are safe to fill according to legislative requirements and national standards.

3.3.Explain to customers the specific reason and potential safety risks if cylinder does not comply.

3.4.Retain hazardous cylinders according to organisational policies and procedures as required and offer customer alternative options.

3.5.Drill holes in hazardous LPG cylinder to ‘make safe’ if customer insists on having it returned.

3.6.Scan decanting area to ensure it is safe to commence decanting process.

3.7.Earth cylinder and discharge body build-up of static electricity.

3.8.Put on required protective equipment.

4. Fill cylinders.

4.1.Place cylinder in an upright position, connect decanting hose and commence filling.

4.2.When cylinder is full safely close bleed valve, remove filling hose and finalise decanting.

4.3.Check cylinder for leaks and empty if required.

4.4.Secure all tools and equipment and lock decanting cylinder.

5. Follow LPG emergency procedures.

5.1.Respond to LPG emergencies according to organisational emergency procedures and call for assistance from colleagues and authorities as required.

5.2.Clean up following emergencies and check all equipment for damage.

5.3.Repair, replace or re-order damaged equipment as required.

5.4.Complete LPG emergency incident and hazard report.

Evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit in the context of the job role, and:

demonstrate the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) decanting process safely for at least three LPG cylinders following organisational policy and procedures for:

storage of tools, equipment and cylinders

correct positioning of LPG decanting cylinder

handling and transportation of full and empty LPG cylinders

filling cylinders

testing newly filled cylinders for leaks

explain procedure to identify a hazardous cylinder and explain organisational policy and procedures for:

notifying customers of hazards and offering alternatives

retention and safe storage of hazardous cylinders

emptying hazardous cylinders as required

making cylinders safe

reporting and recording the identified hazard or potential hazard

explain procedure for responding to each of the following emergency situations:

leaking decanting cylinder

leaking customer cylinder

LPG cylinder on fire

fire in location of LPG cylinders

vehicle driving into decanting cylinder

naked flame in proximity of decanting process

decanting cylinder leak into drainage system

LPG explosion

explain procedure to complete incident reports for three of the emergency situations listed above.

Demonstrated knowledge required to complete the tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit:

properties of LPG and its potentially highly volatile and dangerous nature

potential hazards associated with LPG gas and methods of control

unsafe conditions or environment when working with LPG:

damage to plant equipment

breaches in procedures

required warning notices and their correct positioning

HAZCHEM/HAZMAT symbols associated with LPG

current legislation relating to filling LPG cylinders:

Australian New Zealand Standards AS/NZS1596 The storage and handling of LP gas

Dangerous Goods Act

Work Health and Safety Act

employer responsibilities under the WHS Act to provide a safe workplace

safe location of LPG decanting cylinder

regulatory firefighting equipment for LPG and audit timeframe

tools and equipment required to fill LPG cylinders

appropriate safe environment to decant LPG

safe standards for LPG cylinders:

capacity greater than 10kg

test pressure greater than 3.3 MPa

test date less than 10 years old

bleed valve fitted that can be easily operated

no rust or other damage

no leaking fittings

personal protective equipment (PPE) for decanting LPG and the reason for wearing each:

heavy duty gloves

eye protection

work boots

safety procedures for controlling static electricity:

earthing of cylinders

discharging body build-up of static electricity

manual handling techniques

operation and purpose of ‘dead man’s handle’

safe capacity of LPG cylinders and how to identify when cylinders are at capacity

outcomes of over filling cylinders

how a ‘cold burn’ occurs and appropriate first aid

emergency procedures for:

leaking decanting or customer cylinder

LPG cylinder on fire

fire in location of LPG cylinders

vehicle driving into the LPG decanting cylinder

naked flame in proximity of decanting process

decanting cylinder leak into drainage system

LPG explosion

environmental standards and safe release procedures for emptying LPG cylinders

potential impact of LPG leaks to environment, workplace, customers and personnel

alternative options for customers in the event their LPG gas cylinder must be retained

organisational policies and procedures for:

preparing for decanting LPG

decanting LPG

finalizing cylinders

testing filled cylinders for leaks

risk management and workplace safety

safe storage and delivery of LPG

retention of hazardous cylinders

‘making safe’ a hazardous cylinder

reporting of hazards and incidents or potential hazards and incidents

reportable unsafe practices:

being asked to participate in unsafe work practices

failing to replace unsafe damaged property or fittings

ignoring direction of safety signage, supervisors, or managers

lack of required safety signage

lack of training in health and safety procedures and safe work practices

seeing others using unsafe work practices

broken or malfunctioning equipment.