Unit of competency Outline
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Work safely with industrial chemicals and materials
Work safely with industrial chemicals and materials
Unit of competency
National Code
MEM13003
MEM13003
State Code
OAV29
OAV29
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
24/01/2020
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
24/01/2020
Nominal Hours
18
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to work safely with industrial chemicals and materials subject to codes and regulations that are stored and used in a workplace, for example, chemicals, solvents, dangerous materials, acids and noxious waste products in a manufacturing and/or engineering environment. This unit describes the competencies which are beyond those safety requirements normally applied in the workplace as described in unit MEM13015 Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering, or specifically described in individual units, such as welding.Where the selection and use of engineering measurement is required unit MEM12023 Perform engineering measurements should also be selected.Evidence of competency is to encompass the satisfactory application of current state/territory work health and safety (WHS) legislation, standards and codes of practice, and the hierarchy of hazard control measures.Band: AUnit Weight: 2
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Determine job requirements
- 1.1 Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- 1.2 Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
- 1.3 Identify job requirements from specifications, job sheets or work instructions
2 Use personal protective equipment
- 2.1 Select correct and appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and use correctly based on information in relevant safety data sheet (SDS)
3 Adhere to emergency procedures
- 3.1 Locate emergency equipment and use in accordance with workplace policies and SOPs
- 3.2 Demonstrate responses to emergency procedures as detailed in approved safety procedures and instructions
4 Observe safe working practices
- 4.1 Identify hazardous areas and materials and understand and identify special handling procedures and obtain permits to work, if necessary
- 4.2 Use all equipment and hazardous materials in accordance with relevant WHS legislation, manufacturers' instructions and SOPs
- 4.3 Identify and understand all site-specific safety policies, safety signs, symbols and labels
- 4.4 Interpret and apply SDS
- 4.5 Use safe manual handling procedures, including equipment
- 4.6 Ensure decanted chemicals and storage is to state/territory dangerous goods, WHS legislation and requirements
- 4.7 Update chemical manifest following SOPs
- 4.8 Perform housekeeping duties to maintain a safe working environment according to SOPs
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W5505 | MEM13003B | Work safely with industrial chemicals and materials | Unit of competency |