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Implement/monitor procedures when warehousing/storing dangerous goods/hazardous substances

Implement/monitor procedures when warehousing/storing dangerous goods/hazardous substances

Unit of competency
National Code
TLIF3022
State Code
AVJ33
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
19/10/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
23/02/2016
Field of Education
089901 - Purchasing, Warehousing And Distribution
Original Release Date
23/02/2016
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to implement and monitor work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) policies, safe work procedures and programs for warehousing or storing dangerous goods and hazardous substances in accordance with regulatory requirements, as part of work undertaken in the transport and logistics industry. It includes accessing and providing information on legislative requirements, workplace policies and procedures; implementing and monitoring procedures for identifying and assessing hazards; and implementing and monitoring procedures for controlling risks.Work is performed under general supervision. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Provide information on legislative requirements, workplace policies and procedures
  • 1.1 Legislative requirements for dangerous goods and hazardous substances are identified, stored and retrieved as required
  • 1.2 Information on WHS/OHS policies and safeworking procedures relating to storing dangerous goods and hazardous substances is stored in a readily accessible location and manner
  • 1.3 Information on legislative requirements, workplace policies and safe work procedures relating to storing dangerous goods and hazardous substances is accurately and clearly explained to work group
  • 1.4 Information on the outcome of hazard identification, risk assessment and control measure implementation is accurately and clearly explained to work group
2 Implement and monitor procedures for identifying hazards and assessing risks
  • 2.1 Dangerous goods or hazardous substances are identified from information provided, including class labels, manifests, safety data sheets (SDSs)/material safety data sheets (MSDSs) and other documentation
  • 2.2 Confirmation is sought from relevant personnel where potentially dangerous goods or hazardous substances do not appear to be appropriately marked
  • 2.3 Risks associated with storing identified dangerous goods or hazardous substances are assessed, reported/recorded in accordance with workplace policy
3 Implement and monitor risk control procedures
  • 3.1 Established risk control measures for safely storing dangerous goods and hazardous substances are implemented, monitored and reviewed in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Workplace procedures to control risks are implemented
  • 3.3 Adherence to risk control procedures by work group is monitored in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.4 Improvements to existing risk control measures are identified, including required resources for implementation, and reported to appropriate personnel, as required
  • 3.5 Procedures for monitoring and controlling risks comply with the hierarchy of risk controls
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