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Implement, maintain and evaluate dangerous goods transport procedures within the workplace

Implement, maintain and evaluate dangerous goods transport procedures within the workplace

Unit of competency
National Code
TLIP4003
State Code
AVI10
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
22/11/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
23/02/2016
Field of Education
089901 - Purchasing, Warehousing And Distribution
Original Release Date
23/02/2016
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to implement, maintain and evaluate dangerous goods transport procedures within the workplace. This includes implementing a policy framework for the transport and storage of dangerous goods, establishing and maintaining procedures for identifying hazards and assessing risks, establishing and maintaining assessment procedures for monitoring conformance and controlling risks. Implementing and monitoring procedures for maintaining dangerous goods records and evaluating the implementation of dangerous goods transport policies, procedures and programs within the workplace must be conducted in accordance with relevant regulatory requirements, workplace procedures and codes of practice, including the current Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code.Work is under general guidance on progress and outcomes. It requires discretion and judgement for self and others in planning and using resources, services and processes to achieve required outcomes.The unit generally applies to those with responsibility for resource coordination and allocation, and who lead individuals or teams.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Implement a policy framework for the transport and storage of dangerous goods
  • 1.1 Policies are developed to comply with the current ADG Code, and dangerous goods transport and storage regulations and are consistent with overall workplace policies
  • 1.2 Responsibilities and duties for transporting and storing dangerous goods are clearly defined, allocated and included in job descriptions and duty statements for all relevant positions
  • 1.3 Licensing requirements for employees are confirmed
  • 1.4 Consultative processes are developed and implemented
  • 1.5 Emergency incident/accident procedures are developed and implemented
  • 1.6 Information, instructions and training on dangerous goods transport and storage procedures are provided to enable employees to effectively implement the required systems and processes
2 Establish and maintain procedures for identifying hazards and assessing risks
  • 2.1 Hazards in the work area are identified and confirmed
  • 2.2 Procedures for ongoing identification of hazards and risk assessment are developed and integrated within work systems
  • 2.3 Hazard identification is addressed at the planning, design and evaluation stages of any workplace change
  • 2.4 Maintenance and inspection program is instituted to confirm that vehicles, equipment and storage areas comply with regulatory and enterprise requirements
3 Establish and maintain assessment procedures for monitoring conformance and controlling risks
  • 3.1 Ongoing system for risk control, based on a hierarchy of controls, is developed and integrated within general work procedures
  • 3.2 Measures to control assessed risks and monitor conformance are developed and implemented in accordance with current ADG Code, relevant dangerous goods transport regulations, codes of practice and priorities identified in the workplace
  • 3.3 Non-conformance is investigated and procedures for rectification are instituted
  • 3.4 Inadequacies in dangerous goods transport procedures are identified and measures are implemented to improve workplace practice
4 Implement and monitor procedures for maintaining dangerous goods records
  • 4.1 Dangerous goods records system is established in accordance with relevant legislative framework
  • 4.2 Accurate and legible records for operation within the workplace are completed in accordance with the current ADG Code, dangerous goods transport regulations, enterprise policies and legislative requirements
5 Evaluate the implementation of dangerous goods transport policies, procedures and programs within the workplace
  • 5.1 Effectiveness of the dangerous goods transport policies, procedures and programs is assessed
  • 5.2 Improvements to dangerous goods transport procedures are identified and implemented
  • 5.3 Compliance with current ADG Code, dangerous goods transport regulations and codes of practice is assessed to ensure legal requirements are maintained as a minimum and exceeded where possible
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