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Follow basic chemical safety rules

Follow basic chemical safety rules

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCCHM101A
State Code
D6755
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/06/2011
View on TGA
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/02/2014
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
14/02/2014
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit covers following basic chemical safety rules and defines the standard required to: interpret chemical safety rules; follow safety instructions including handling and storage; use personal protective equipment and communicate information about spillage or accidents.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Follow workplace requirements and instructions concerning chemicals
  • 1.1. Roles and responsibilities of people in the workplace are identified.
  • 1.2. Safety procedures involved in chemical handling and use are recognised and followed as required.
  • 1.3. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified and reported to the supervisor.
  • 1.4. Organisational procedures are followed with regard to chemicals.
2. Recognise risks associated with chemicals
  • 2.1. Functions of chemicals in the workplace are recognised.
  • 2.2. Chemical labels and symbols are recognised and hazards identified.
  • 2.3. Chemical storage locations are identified.
  • 2.4. Instructions for transport, handling and storage of chemicals are recognised and observed.
  • 2.5. Instructions for use, maintenance and storage of personal protective equipment and application equipment are identified and observed.
3. Follow chemical handling and storage rules
  • 3.1. Chemical handling and storage instructions on labels are followed.
  • 3.2. Safety rules are followed when working in areas where chemicals are stored.
  • 3.3. Appropriate personal protection equipment is obtained and used when working in areas were chemicals are stored.
  • 3.4. Procedures are followed in the event of an accident or spillage.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Safety rules may include:
those about labels
transport
handling
storage
personal protective equipment.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
interpret chemical safety rules
follow safety instructions including handling and storage
use personal protective equipment
communicate information about spillage or accidents.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S2721 RTC1701A Follow basic chemical safety rules Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAT27 AHCCHM101 Follow basic chemical safety rules Unit of competency