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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
AHCCHM401
State Code
BAM93
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
27/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/01/2017
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to assess and mitigate risks associated with the use of chemicals across a range of industry sectors. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety and pesticide legislation and codes, This 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. Work is carried out to industry standards.Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may apply to this unit. Candidates should confirm the regulatory requirements that apply in their relevant State or Territory before undertaking this unit. Competency in this unit may be deemed to have a time limit when used as part of an accreditation or licence process.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify hazards and risks
  • 1.1 Identify and source Codes of Practice, legislation, regulations and industry requirements relating to chemical use
  • 1.2 Identify hazards involved in chemical handling and application
2. Assess risks and develop control procedures
  • 2.1 Assess risks associated with chemicals used
  • 2.2 Develop risk control measures and emergency action plans
  • 2.3 Develop control procedures for transport, handling, storage, application, decontamination and disposal of chemicals
  • 2.4 Develop a continuous improvement strategy to minimise risk
3. Monitor and assess adherence to chemical risk procedures
  • 3.1 Provide appropriate personal protective equipment for employees using chemicals
  • 3.2 Assess staff selection of application equipment according to procedures
  • 3.3 Assess the ability of staff to follow restrictions on chemical use, application, decontamination and disposal
  • 3.4 Assess how risk control procedures are followed in the workplace
4. Evaluate risk control measures and maintain records
  • 4.1 Develop procedures for evaluating the effectiveness of risk control measures
  • 4.2 Identify shortfalls during evaluation and subsequently rectify
  • 4.3 Maintain risk assessment records according to industry, label, legislative and regulatory requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D6762 AHCCHM401A Minimise risks in the use of chemicals Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAO33 AHCCHM404 Develop procedures to minimise risks in the use of chemicals Unit of competency