Handle, transport and store swimming pool and spa chemicals safely

Unit of competency Outline

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Unit of competency

National Code
CPPSPS3001

State Code
AXH29

TGA Status
Current

DTWD Status
Approved

Current Release Number
1.00

Current Release Date
15/11/2018

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State Implementation and Classification

Approved Date

07/01/2019

Field of Education

061301 - Occupational Health And Safety

Original Release Date

07/01/2019

Nominal Hours

Description

This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to safely handle, transport and store swimming pool and spa chemicals. It includes:assessing risks associated with different types of swimming pool and spa chemicalsfollowing legislative requirements for the safe handling, transport and storage of swimming pool and spa chemicalsfollowing emergency procedures for chemical spillages and leaksmaintaining chemical storage areas and chemical inventories.It applies to swimming pool and spa technicians, and related industry professionals and specialists, with limited supervisory responsibilities who perform their duties alone or as members of a team.Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit of competency in some states and territories. State and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm these requirements.

Notes

Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare to handle, transport and store swimming pool and spa chemicals safely.

1.1 Review and clarify task to handle, transport and store swimming pool and spa chemicals safely, including types and amounts of chemicals to be transported.
1.2 Review information on situations in which swimming pool and spa chemicals may become hazardous.
1.3 Review work health and safety (WHS)requirements for the task in accordance with safety plans and policies, safety data sheets (SDSs), manufacturers’ instructions, safety symbols and signs, government regulations and codes of practice in relation to the handling, transport and storage of swimming pool and spa chemicals.
1.4 Identify hazards, assess risks and determine and implement risk control measures when handling, transporting and storing swimming pool and spa chemicals.
1.5 Review and follow transport requirements.
1.6 Review environmental requirements for the task in accordance with environmental plans and legislative requirements.
1.7 Ensure that appropriate first aid and spill kits are ready and accessible for all stages of handling, transport and storage.

2. Safely handle and transport swimming pool and spa chemicals.

2.1 Carry out all work in accordance with task and legislative requirements.
2.2 Select and fit personal protective equipment (PPE).
2.3 Implement identified risk control measures to minimise risks involved in the handling and transport of swimming pool and spa chemicals.
2.4 Check that swimming pool and spa chemical containers are in sound condition for transport.
2.5 Select and handle required chemicals safely.
2.6 Respond to any chemical spills and leaks in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions, WHS, environmental, legislative guidelines and emergency action plans.
2.7 Report transport incidents in accordance with workplace and legislative requirements.

3. Store equipment and chemicals.

3.1 Implement identified risk control measures to minimise risks involved in the storage of swimming pool and spa chemicals.
3.2 Store chemicals safely, in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions, WHS requirements, and legislative guidelines.
3.3 Retain products in original containers with labels intact.
3.4 Repackage and label unused chemicals.
3.5 Dispose of unwanted and/or out-of-date chemicals and storage containers in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions, WHS legislation, environmental legislation, and workplace requirements.
3.6 Store equipment, chemicals, and PPE safely and to allow ready-to-use access.

4. Record storage details of swimming pool and spa chemicals.

4.1 Calculate and record quantities of used and unused chemicals in chemical storage inventory.
4.2 Report storage incidents in accordance with workplace and legislative requirements.

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Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
WE844	CPPSPS3001A	Handle, transport and store swimming pool and spa chemicals safely	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
BEC4	CPP31218	Certificate III in Swimming Pool and Spa Service	Qualification