Unit of competency Outline
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Apply safe procedures when handling/transporting dangerous goods or explosives
Apply safe procedures when handling/transporting dangerous goods or explosives
Unit of competency
National Code
TLIF2012
TLIF2012
State Code
AWM24
AWM24
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/08/2016
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
04/08/2016
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to apply safe procedures when handling and/or transporting dangerous goods or explosives.It includes driving vehicle concerned in a safe manner and consulting with relevant authorities and persons in accordance with regulatory requirements.Work must be carried out in accordance with relevant Australian and state/territory regulations and codes, including current:Australian Code for the Transport of Explosives by Road and Rail (AE Code)Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) CodeCode for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Material.Work is performed under limited supervision. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Operate equipment and/or vehicle in a safe manner
- 1.1 Job hazards are identified and required actions taken to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards
- 1.2 Safety equipment is checked for serviceability and required quantities and types
- 1.3 Equipment/vehicle is operated safely in accordance with the relevant industry regulations, licence/permit requirements/or standards and as directed by police and/or competent authority
- 1.4 Safety guidelines and codes of practice are applied in accordance with workplace procedures
- 1.5 Dangerous goods/explosives/hazardous substances are handled/conveyed in accordance with relevant government regulations and current ADG Code
- 1.6 Relevant emergency procedures are assessed relative to the dangerous goods/explosives/hazardous substances concerned
- 1.7 Emergency procedures are instigated in accordance with current ADG Code, relevant codes of practice and government regulations to ensure precautions are taken consistent with directions set out in emergency workplace procedures
- 1.8 Procedures are implemented to minimise damage to equipment, facilities and the environment, and to minimise injury to personnel
2 Consult with relevant authorities/persons
- 2.1 Dangerous goods occurrences are reported in specified timeframes to competent authority, fire brigade and/or police using appropriate workplace procedures in accordance with relevant regulatory requirements
- 2.2 Assistance is provided to competent authority as requested
- 2.3 Other persons within affected emergency area are warned about hazard/s in accordance with workplace procedures, as required
- 2.4 Documentation is completed and proofread in accordance with workplace procedures
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D5127 | TLIF2012A | Apply safe procedures when handling/transporting dangerous goods or explosives | Unit of competency |