Unit of competency Outline
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Inspect dangerous goods facilities
Inspect dangerous goods facilities
Unit of competency
National Code
PUAFIR404B
PUAFIR404B
State Code
WG142
WG142
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Transition (Replaced)
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
10/02/2015
Field of Education
099905 - Security Services
Original Release Date
10/02/2015
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit covers the competency required to inspect dangerous goods facilities and identify areas of non-compliance. Legislative, regulatory and certification requirements are applicable to this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify presence of dangerous goods and/or hazardous substances
- 1.1 Dangerous goods and/or hazardous substances are identified in accordance with organisational procedures.
- 1.2 Dangerous goods and/or hazardous substances labelling and documentation are located.
- 1.3 Information about hazardous substances is confirmed through available sources of information and interpreted as needed.
- 1.4 HAZMAT identification information about dangerous goods and/or hazardous substances is sought from authorised personnel and relevant authorities.
2. Establish location and quantity of dangerous goods and/or hazardous substances
- 2.1 Location of dangerous goods and/or hazardous substances is identified.
- 2.2 Licensed quantity of dangerous goods and/or hazardous substances stored or handled in the different locations is determined.
- 2.3 Type of bulk or package storage is identified.
- 2.4 Use of storage, process or transport of dangerous goods and/or hazardous substances is identified.
- 2.5 Number of different classes of dangerous goods located in one area is identified.
- 2.6 Site manifests are located and examined.
3. Identify product information
- 3.1 Safety data sheets (SDSs) are located and information accessed and interpreted.
- 3.2 Product safety information is located and interpreted.
- 3.3 Additional information such as manifests, HAZCHEM signage, safety signs, is located and interpreted where applicable.
4. Identify and locate fire safety systems in a facility’s plan and associated documentation
- 4.1 Type of facility is identified.
- 4.2 Fire safety systems and components are correctly identified on facility plans and associated documentation.
- 4.3 Using facility plans and associated documentation, fire safety systems are located in the facility.
- 4.4 Variations between facility plans and actual locations are recorded.
5. Verify actual fire safety systems with a facility plan and associated documentation
- 5.1 Facility plans and associated documentation are compared with the actual location of the facility’s fire safety systems.
- 5.2 Variations between facility plans and associated documentation and actual locations are recorded.
6. Assess the operation and maintenance of the fire safety systems
- 6.1 Installed automatic fire alarm systems are checked against stated facility requirements.
- 6.2 Method of operation of the facility’s evacuation system is checked using as a guide, AS 1670.4-2004 Fire detection, warning, control and intercom systems - System design, installation and commissioning - Sound systems and intercom systems for emergency purposes.
- 6.3 Facility’s emergency organisation is checked using as a guide, AS 3745-2010 Planning for emergencies in facilities.
- 6.4 Maintenance procedures and log book for automatic fire alarm systems are checked using as a guide, AS 1851-2005/Amdt 2-2008 Maintenance of fire protection systems and equipment.
- 6.5 Maintenance procedures and log books are checked using design requirements as a guide.
- 6.6 Other maintenance requirements for fire safety systems are identified and examined against the stated standard for the particular system.
- 6.7 Fire safety systems are tested in conjunction with a facility representative, and recorded and reported in accordance with organisational procedures.
- 6.8 Variations to design requirements are noted and reported.
7. Record and report information
- 7.1 Information relating to dangerous goods and/or hazardous substances located in the facility is documented in accordance with organisational procedures.
- 7.2 Issues identified are documented in accordance with organisational procedures.
- 7.3 Variations to facility plans and associated documentation are outlined.
- 7.4 Information aboutfacility fire safety system’soperation and maintenance is provided.
- 7.5 Collated information and issues identified are reported to supervisor or relevant authorities in accordance with organisational procedures.
The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.
Hazardous substances must include:
any material which, without adequate safeguards, may contaminate the environment and/or threaten life or property
dangerous goods
scheduled poisons
environmental pollutants
prescribed listed wastes
Sources of information must include:
emergency procedure guides
emergency response guide books
European marking ADR hazard identification numbers
HAZCHEM code
HAZMAT action guides
national fire protection association hazardous materials code
and may also include:
safe storage and handling information cards
Safe Work Australia
technical advice
HAZMAT identification information must include:
United Nations numbers
proper shipping names
product names or trade names
chemical names and chemical abstract service numbers
dangerous goods class labels
packing groups
emergency information panels
placarding
storage manifests
transportation documents
chemical abstract service number
Safety data sheets must include:
chemical and physical properties
health hazard information
precautions for use
product identity
safe handling information
Fire safety systems must include:
bunding
communications system
cooling water system
evacuation system
explosion relief devices
fire main system
fire sprinkler system
fire suppression system
fire/flame detection and alarm system
gas/vapour detection and alarm systems
passive fire protection
smoke/ventilation control system
static water and pump sets
Information about facility fire safety system’s operation may include:
Australian Standards
British/European Union Standards
company/owner requirements
factory mutual systems - loss prevention data
industry association specification
manufacturer specification
Safe Work Australia standards and codes
work health and safety legislation
Hazardous substances must include:
any material which, without adequate safeguards, may contaminate the environment and/or threaten life or property
dangerous goods
scheduled poisons
environmental pollutants
prescribed listed wastes
Sources of information must include:
emergency procedure guides
emergency response guide books
European marking ADR hazard identification numbers
HAZCHEM code
HAZMAT action guides
national fire protection association hazardous materials code
and may also include:
safe storage and handling information cards
Safe Work Australia
technical advice
HAZMAT identification information must include:
United Nations numbers
proper shipping names
product names or trade names
chemical names and chemical abstract service numbers
dangerous goods class labels
packing groups
emergency information panels
placarding
storage manifests
transportation documents
chemical abstract service number
Safety data sheets must include:
chemical and physical properties
health hazard information
precautions for use
product identity
safe handling information
Fire safety systems must include:
bunding
communications system
cooling water system
evacuation system
explosion relief devices
fire main system
fire sprinkler system
fire suppression system
fire/flame detection and alarm system
gas/vapour detection and alarm systems
passive fire protection
smoke/ventilation control system
static water and pump sets
Information about facility fire safety system’s operation may include:
Australian Standards
British/European Union Standards
company/owner requirements
factory mutual systems - loss prevention data
industry association specification
manufacturer specification
Safe Work Australia standards and codes
work health and safety legislation
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessment must confirm the ability to:
compare stated fire safety systems with actual fire safety systems
identify dangerous goods and hazardous substances
report on inspection and highlight variations
determine maintenance requirements of fire safety systems and correct maintenance practices
identify and certify fire safety systems
assess the operation
Consistency in performance
Competency should be demonstrated over time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Context of assessment
Competency should be assessed on-the-job or in a simulated workplace environment.
Specific resources for assessment
Access is required to:
appropriate regulations, codes and standards
access to a suitable facility
Method of assessment
In a public safety environment assessment is usually conducted via direct observation in a training environment or in the workplace via subject matter supervision and/or mentoring, which is typically recorded in a competency workbook.
Assessment is completed using appropriately qualified assessors who select the most appropriate method of assessment.
Assessment may occur in an operational environment or in an agency-approved simulated work environment. Forms of assessment that are typically used include:
direct observation
interviewing the candidate
journals and workplace documentation
third party reports from supervisors
written or oral questions
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessment must confirm the ability to:
compare stated fire safety systems with actual fire safety systems
identify dangerous goods and hazardous substances
report on inspection and highlight variations
determine maintenance requirements of fire safety systems and correct maintenance practices
identify and certify fire safety systems
assess the operation
Consistency in performance
Competency should be demonstrated over time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Context of assessment
Competency should be assessed on-the-job or in a simulated workplace environment.
Specific resources for assessment
Access is required to:
appropriate regulations, codes and standards
access to a suitable facility
Method of assessment
In a public safety environment assessment is usually conducted via direct observation in a training environment or in the workplace via subject matter supervision and/or mentoring, which is typically recorded in a competency workbook.
Assessment is completed using appropriately qualified assessors who select the most appropriate method of assessment.
Assessment may occur in an operational environment or in an agency-approved simulated work environment. Forms of assessment that are typically used include:
direct observation
interviewing the candidate
journals and workplace documentation
third party reports from supervisors
written or oral questions
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OAY68 | PUAFIR404 | Inspect dangerous goods facilities | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J210 | PUA41112 | Certificate IV in Public Safety (Community Safety) | Qualification |