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Conduct safe handling of dry cleaning chemicals and solvents

Conduct safe handling of dry cleaning chemicals and solvents

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTDC2002
State Code
BAX26
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
04/07/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/12/2016
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
01/12/2016
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to handle and work with dry cleaning chemicals and solvents commonly used in dry cleaning operations. This unit of competency applies to operators who prepare, use and store dry cleaning chemicals and solvents when performing dry cleaning operations. Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team activities. Work is performed within defined procedures under direct supervision. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Determine job requirements
  • 1.1 Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • 1.2 Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
  • 1.3 Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
  • 1.4 Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions
2 Prepare to use dry cleaning chemicals and solvents
  • 2.1 Access information on dry cleaning chemicals and solvents
  • 2.2 Identify personal responsibilities in working with cleaning chemicals
  • 2.3 Interpret common terminology in safety data sheets (SDS) for cleaning chemicals
  • 2.4 Identify procedures for using chemicals in a cost-effective manner
3 Identify chemical control measures
  • 3.1 Identify risks associated with cleaning chemicals and operator use
  • 3.2 Identify measures for controlling risks
  • 3.3 Implement correct procedures for calculating quantities and measuring cleaning chemicals
  • 3.4 Identify local procedures to document procedures and respond to environmental considerations
4 Apply safe handling of dry cleaning chemicals and solvents
  • 4.1 Ventilate work area and eliminate ignition sources
  • 4.2 Identify cleaning chemicals, measure, handle and store according to WHS practices and workplace procedures
  • 4.3 Safely operate machinery and equipment associated with use of cleaning chemicals
  • 4.4 Report WHS issues, faults or emergencies to relevant personnel
  • 4.5 Demonstrate procedures to act upon accidents and emergencies according to procedures for the cleaning chemical
  • 4.6 Maintain work area and dispose of cleaning chemicals according to regulatory requirements, environmental considerations and SDS recommendations
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WA996 LMTDC2012A Conduct safe handling of dry cleaning chemicals and solvents Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBL92 MSTDC2011 Conduct safe handling of dry cleaning chemicals and solvents Unit of competency