Unit of competency Outline
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Develop procedures to minimise risks in the use of chemicals
Develop procedures to minimise risks in the use of chemicals
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCCHM404
AHCCHM404
State Code
OAO33
OAO33
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
28/05/2019
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
28/05/2019
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to assess hazards and risks and determine controls and develop procedures to mitigate risks when using chemicals.The unit applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and may provide direction to others. They provide and communicate solutions to a range of predictable and sometimes unpredictable problems.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify chemical use hazards and risks
- 1.1 Identify, source and analyse information relating to safe use of chemicals in industry
- 1.2 Identify steps for the process of using chemicals
- 1.3 Identify hazards and risks for the process of using chemicals
2. Assess risks associated with chemical use and develop control procedures
- 2.1 Assess risks associated with using chemicals in the workplace
- 2.2 Develop control measures and emergency action plans to mitigate risk according to workplace procedures and industry best practice
- 2.3 Develop procedures for risk control for operational activities using chemicals according to industry best practice
- 2.4 Develop a continuous improvement strategy to address identified deficiencies in risk control procedures
3. Monitor and assess adherence to chemical risk procedures
- 3.1 Provide personnel with chemical use procedures, instruction and safety equipment, including personal protective eqiupment, for using chemical control strategies
- 3.2 Monitor and assess personnel performance against procedures for selecting equipment for chemical use
- 3.3 Monitor and assess personnel performance against procedures for operational activities of chemical use
- 3.4 Measure the performance of personnel for following risk control procedures according to industry practice
4. Evaluate risk control measures and maintain records
- 4.1 Develop procedures for evaluating the effectiveness of risk control measures
- 4.2 Identify shortfalls in procedures and document changes required
- 4.3 Update procedures to reflect required changes according to industry best practice
- 4.4 Develop and maintain record systems for risk assessment according to industry best practice and legislative and regulatory requirements
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAM93 | AHCCHM401 | Develop procedures to minimise risks in the use of chemicals | Unit of competency |