Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MSAPMSUP172A Identify and minimise environmental hazards
Application
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to identify activities and/or materials that present an environmental threat and to take the appropriate action according to procedures.
This unit of competency applies to all personnel who are required to work within environmental regulatory requirements which are reflected in the organisation’s policies and procedures.
It applies to an individual working alone or as part of a team or group and working in liaison with other team members and supervisors.
This unit of competency applies to all plants and areas of operation.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil
Competency Field
Support
Unit Sector
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element |
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Identify environmental threats |
1.1 |
Recognise the type and severity of environmental threat posed by the materials and processes used for own work |
1.2 |
Identify ways materials used may enter the environment |
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1.3 |
Identify sensitive features of the local environment and their impact on work practice and procedures |
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1.4 |
Recognise abnormal or unacceptable emission levels |
2 |
Identify workplace procedures and policies to minimise environmental threats |
2.1 |
Identify workplace policy for environmental protection |
2.2 |
Identify environmental protection measures within standard operating procedures (SOPs) relevant to work |
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2.3 |
State contact procedures for personnel involved in environmental response teams |
3 |
Follow procedures to minimise environmental threats |
3.1 |
Implement environmental protection measures in relevant procedures |
3.2 |
Report abnormal emissions/environmental issues to appropriate personnel |
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3.3 |
Apply containment procedures in accordance with SOPs, where appropriate |
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3.4 |
Implement waste management procedures and practices |
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3.5 |
Follow safety procedures and use personal protective equipment (PPE) |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance.
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range of Conditions
This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. |
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Regulatory framework |
The latest version of all legislation, regulations, industry codes of practice and Australian/international standards, or the version specified by the local regulatory authority, must be used, and include one or more of the following:
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Procedures |
All operations must be performed in accordance with relevant procedures. Procedures are written, verbal, visual, computer-based or in some other form, and include one or more of the following:
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Tools and equipment |
Tools and equipment include:
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Emissions |
Abnormal or unacceptable emission levels include one of more of the following:
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Unit Mapping Information
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MSAPMSUP172A Identify and minimise environmental hazards
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=d1287d36-dff4-4e9f-ad2c-9d6270054027