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Suppress airborne contaminants

Suppress airborne contaminants

Unit of competency
National Code
RIIENV202D
State Code
WH257
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
07/12/2014
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
28/05/2014
Field of Education
039901 - Environmental Engineering
Original Release Date
28/05/2014
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to suppress airborne contaminants in the Resources and Infrastructure Industries.This unit is appropriate for those working in operational roles.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan and prepare for suppressing airborne contaminant operations
  • 1.1 Access, interpret and apply environmental and airborne contaminant suppression documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
  • 1.2 Obtain, interpret and clarify/confirm the requirement for airborne contaminant suppression through shift briefings, handover details or procedures before proceeding
  • 1.3 Select airborne contaminant suppression method and ensure compliance
  • 1.4 Identify, address and report environmental issues
  • 1.5 Identify any areas that require communicating with others and communicate appropriately
  • 1.6 Identify emergency procedures and ensure safety of others, plant and equipment
2 Eliminate, suppress, minimise airborne contaminants
  • 2.1 Select appropriate procedure/s and/or equipment to eliminate, suppress or minimise airborne contaminants
  • 2.2 Operate airborne contaminant suppression equipment and monitor using appropriate method for site conditions
  • 2.3 Adjust airborne contaminant suppression activities according to schedule, weather or site conditions
  • 2.4 Act upon and report on monitoring systems and alarms
  • 2.5 Recognise and respond to hazardous and emergency situations
  • 2.6 Maintain written records
3 Carry out operator maintenance
  • 3.1 Carry out inspections and fault-finding activities
  • 3.2 Carry out routine operational servicing, lubrication and housekeeping tasks
  • 3.3 Carry out minor maintenance
  • 3.4 Provide support to maintenance personnel in preparing for, or during minor and major maintenance tasks
  • 3.5 Process written maintenance records
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WB248 RIIENV202A Suppress airborne contaminants Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBX17 RIIENV202E Suppress airborne contaminants Unit of competency