Handle dangerous goods/hazardous substances Evidence Guide

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Evidence Guide: TDTD397C - Handle dangerous goods/hazardous substances

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TDTD397C - Handle dangerous goods/hazardous substances

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

Identify requirements for working with dangerous goods and/or hazardous substances

Dangerous goods and/or hazardous substances are identified from information including class labels, manifests and other documentation
Storage requirements for hazardous substances and/or dangerous goods are identified and applied
Legislative requirements for hazardous substances and/or dangerous goods are known and used to plan work activities
Handling procedures for different classes and characteristics of goods are observed
Confirmation is sought from relevant personnel where dangerous goods or hazardous materials do not appear to be appropriately marked

Dangerous goods and/or hazardous substances are identified from information including class labels, manifests and other documentation

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Storage requirements for hazardous substances and/or dangerous goods are identified and applied

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Legislative requirements for hazardous substances and/or dangerous goods are known and used to plan work activities

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Handling procedures for different classes and characteristics of goods are observed

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Confirmation is sought from relevant personnel where dangerous goods or hazardous materials do not appear to be appropriately marked

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Confirm site incident procedures

Incident reporting processes are identified
Emergency equipment is located and checked according to workplace procedures and statutory regulations
Emergency procedures are identified and confirmed

Incident reporting processes are identified

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Emergency equipment is located and checked according to workplace procedures and statutory regulations

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Emergency procedures are identified and confirmed

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Select handling techniques

Load handling and shifting procedures are selected in accordance with identified requirements for particular goods
Handling equipment is checked for conformity with workplace requirements and manufacturer's guidelines
Where relevant, suitable signage is checked for compliance with workplace procedures

Load handling and shifting procedures are selected in accordance with identified requirements for particular goods

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Handling equipment is checked for conformity with workplace requirements and manufacturer's guidelines

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Where relevant, suitable signage is checked for compliance with workplace procedures

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

Critical aspects of evidence to be considered

a. Assessment must confirm appropriate knowledge and skills to:

a.1. identify dangerous goods/hazardous substances (from labels, IMDG markings, HAZCHEM signs and other relevant identification criteria)

a.2. safely handle dangerous goods/hazardous substances

a.3. assess handling and storage precautions and requirements for dangerous goods/hazardous substances

a.4. estimate weight and dimensions of load and any special requirements

a.5. select appropriate equipment and work systems including personal protection equipment

a.6. identify job and site hazards and plan work to minimise risks

a.7. determine (any) required permits

a.8. use appropriate communication strategies and equipment

a.9. locate, interpret and apply relevant information

a.10.maintain workplace records and documentation

a.11.apply hierarchy of hazard control

Interdependent assessment of units

a. This unit of competency may be assessed in conjunction with other units that are part of a worker's job function

Required knowledge and skills

a. Relevant regulations and codes concerning the handling of dangerous goods and hazardous substances

b. Application of relevant aspects of ADG Code and relevant Australian Standards

c. Permit and licence requirements

d. Workplace procedures for handling and storing dangerous goods/hazardous substances

e. Risks when handling dangerous goods and hazardous substances and related precautions to control the risk

f. Equipment applications, capacities, configurations, safety hazards and control mechanisms

g. Housekeeping standards procedures required in the workplace

h. Ability to modify activities depending on differing workplace contexts, risk situations and environments

i. Ability to read and comprehend simple statements in English

j. Ability to identify containers and goods coding, IMDG markings and, where applicable, emergency information panels

k. Ability to plan own work including predicting consequences and identifying improvements

Resource implications

a. Access is required to opportunities to:

a.1. participate in a range of exercises, case studies and other simulated practical and knowledge assessments that demonstrate the skills and knowledge to safely handle dangerous goods and hazardous substances, and/or

a.2. safely handle dangerous goods and hazardous substances in an appropriate range of operational situations

Consistency in performance

a. Applies underpinning knowledge and skills when:

a.1. assessing handling and storage precautions and requirements for dangerous goods/hazardous substances

a.2. estimating weight and dimensions of load and any special requirements

a.3. selecting appropriate equipment and work systems including personal protection equipment

a.4. identifying job and site hazards and planning work to minimise risks

a.5. determining required permits

a.6. using appropriate communication strategies and equipment

a.7. locating, interpreting and applying relevant information

a.8. maintaining workplace records and documentation

a.9. identifying and safely handling equipment and goods

a.10.applying hierarchy of risk control

b. Shows evidence of application of relevant workplace procedures including:

b.1. Dangerous Goods Code and other relevant regulations

b.2. hazard prevention policies and procedures

b.3. workplace procedures and work instructions concerning the manual shifting of loads

b.4. issue resolution procedures

b.5. job procedures and work instructions

b.6. guidelines relating to the safe use of machinery and equipment

b.7. quality assurance procedures (where existing)

b.8. security procedures

b.9. housekeeping processes

b.10 environmental protection procedures

c. Action is taken promptly to report accidents and/or incidents in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

d. Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts

e. Work is completed systematically in accordance with safe operating procedures to minimise the risk of injury to self or others or damage to goods, equipment or products

Context for assessment

a. Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a Registered Training Organisation:

a.1. As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate oral and/or written questioning

a.2. Appropriate practical assessment must occur:

a.2.1.at the Registered Training Organisation, and/or

a.2.2.in an appropriate work situation