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Identify wastes and hazards in the waste management industry

Identify wastes and hazards in the waste management industry

Unit of competency
National Code
TLIU3015
State Code
AWL25
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
29/02/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/08/2016
Field of Education
039901 - Environmental Engineering
Original Release Date
04/08/2016
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to identify a range of wastes and potential hazards that may be present in the work environment, to assess risks associated with identified hazards and to mitigate those risks effectively.It includes following directions, implementing systems and plans for risk control measures, as well as recognising the need for expert advice and/or implementing emergency procedures.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Identify waste
  • 1.1 Waste characteristics are identified
  • 1.2 Types of wastes are differentiated by waste stream or waste categories in accordance with state/territory regulatory requirements
  • 1.3 Hazardous and dangerous waste, and non-conforming waste are detailed
  • 1.4 Contaminants present in waste are noted
  • 1.5 Further information on waste is obtained by questioning appropriate personnel to ensure correct identification in accordance with state/territory regulatory requirements
2 Identify hazards and assess risk
  • 2.1 Potential hazards present in work environment are identified and recorded in accordance with workplace policies and state/territory regulatory requirements
  • 2.2 Based on hazards identified, risks are assessed and reported in accordance with workplace policies and state/territory regulatory requirements
  • 2.3 Supervisor and team members are accurately informed of job requirements, identified hazards and risk assessment
  • 2.4 Safe work practices that prevent risk behaviour are outlined to supervisor in accordance with workplace policies and procedures
3 Implement and evaluate risk controls
  • 3.1 Appropriate risk controls are discussed with supervisor and team members
  • 3.2 Appropriate risk controls are implemented in accordance with workplace policies and procedures
  • 3.3 Risk controls implemented are evaluated for effectiveness and modified as required in accordance with workplace policies and procedures
4 Implement emergency procedures
  • 4.1 Emergency procedures are identified and confirmed with supervisor
  • 4.2 Emergency procedures are practised with team members and implemented as required in accordance with workplace policies and procedures, and state/territory regulatory requirements
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State Code National Code Title Type
WI843 TLIU3015A Identify wastes and hazards in the waste management industry Unit of competency