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Comply with environmental policies and procedures

Comply with environmental policies and procedures

Unit of competency
National Code
UEGNSG104A
State Code
S5306
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
24/04/2006
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/11/2012
Field of Education
050999 - Environmental Studies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
01/11/2012
Nominal Hours
40
Description
1)
This Unit covers the compliance of environmental polices and procedures whilst undertaking tasks in a utilities industry workplace and refers to relevant legislation, codes and practices and established procedures. The competency standard refers to compliance with relevant sections of Commonwealth and State OHS and Environmental Protection Acts. The checking of plant and equipment should be performed through visual and mechanical checks. The plant and equipment used is that typically used in preparing work sites for underground services and compliance with environmental policies and procedures. Relevant regulations and procedures are referred to, but not limited to, the work site and the use of plant; machinery/equipment; cleaning materials and aids; equipment operation; personal protective equipment.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare to comply with environmental policies and procedures
  • 1.1 Work instructions are received and confirmed
  • 1.2 Relevant requirements and established procedures to be followed for the work to be performed are discussed with all persons to establish and confirm the work schedule
  • 1.3 OHS, sustainable energy and environmental policies and procedures to be followed for the work to be performed are received and confirmed
  • 1.4 Suggestions to assist with complying with environmental policies and procedures are made to others involved in the work
  • 1.5 Hazards are identified, OHS risks assessed and control measures are prioritised, implemented and monitored including emergency exits kept clear according to established procedures
  • 1.6 Scope of responsibility under any relevant work permits are received and confirmed according to requirements and established procedures with relevant persons
  • 1.7 Resources including environmental compliance personal protective equipment required for the job are obtained and in working order according to established procedures
  • 1.8 Relevant responsibilities associated with First Aid and other related work safety procedures at the work site are confirmed in accordance with requirements and established procedures to ensure safety measures are followed in the instance of an incident.
  • 1.9 Client issues are referred to appropriate persons in accordance with industry and community standards
  • 1.10 Site is reviewed according to given instructions and the work schedule for a quality outcome and to minimise risk and damage to property, commerce and individuals in accordance with established procedures
  • 1.11 Road signs, barriers and warning devices required for the work are identified and positioned in accordance with given instructions and requirements
2 Carry out compliance with environmental policies and procedures
  • 2.1 OHS policies and procedures and safe work practices are followed to eliminate or minimise incidents and hazards
  • 2.2 Environmental requirements for the work are mentioned, reviewed and control measures recommended for inclusion in the work process
  • 2.3 Any environmental incidents and potential problems are referred to appropriate persons in accordance with established procedures
  • 2.4 Lifting, climbing, working in confined spaces and or aloft, and use of power tools, techniques and practices are safely followed in accordance with given instructions and according to requirements confirmed to eliminate the prospects of incidents
  • 2.5 Operational knowledge for compliance with environmental policies and procedures is confirmed to ensure completion in an agreed timeframe and to quality standards with a minimum of waste according to requirements and established procedures
  • 2.6 Compliance with environmental policies and procedures is carried out in accordance with given instructions and established procedures
  • 2.7 Hazard warnings and safety signs are recognised and hazards assessed and OHS risks are reported to the immediate authorised persons for directions according to established procedures
  • 2.8 Non-routine events are referred to the immediate authorised persons for directions according to established procedures
  • 2.9 Problems associated with complying with environmental polices and procedures are dealt with using acquired known solutions and skills related to routine procedures to ensure work instructions and established procedures are met
  • 2.10 Ongoing checks of quality of the work are undertaken in accordance with given instructions and established procedures
3 Complete the compliance with environmental policies and procedures
  • 3.1 Work undertaken is checked against work schedule and anomalies reported to authorised persons in accordance with established procedures
  • 3.2 Accidents and incidents are actioned and reported to authorised persons in accordance with established procedures
  • 3.3 Work site is rehabilitated, cleaned up and made safe in accordance with given instructions and established procedures
  • 3.4 Tools, equipment and any surplus resources and materials are, where appropriate, cleaned, checked and returned to storage in accordance with established procedures
  • 3.5 Appropriate persons are notified of work completion according to established procedures
  • 3.6 Environmental completion records, report forms/data sheets are completed accurately in accordance with given instructions and established procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
M2018 UTGNGS001A Apply procedures in the workplace Unit of competency
M2020 UTGNGS003A Plan and organise work activities Unit of competency
M2019 UTGNGS002A Work with others Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
S8133 UEGNSG104B Comply with environmental policies and procedures Unit of competency