RIIRIS202D Respond to site based spills

Release: 2

RIIRIS202D Respond to site based spills

Modification History

Release	Comment
1	New unit
2	Editorial corrections. Required frequency and volume of evidence amended in Performance evidence. Substantial amendments made in Assessment Conditions field, including: references to Industry Sectors, assessor and subject matter expert experience requirements, how assessment should be conducted and what it should confirm.

Application

This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to respond to minor site based spills for both land and water based environments in the Resources and Infrastructure Industries.

This unit is appropriate for those working in operational roles.

No licensing, legislation or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Elements and Performance Criteria

1 Plan and prepare for responding to site based spills	1.1 Access, interpret and apply spill response documentation, and ensure the work activity is compliant 1.2 Coordinates activities with others and establishes communication systems to be used during spills 1.3 Identify and report possible spills risks and hazards to operations and environment 1.4 Determine the effective handling of general and hazardous waste 1.5 Identifies and communicates team responsibilities when managing a spill 1.6 Identifies reporting responsibilities when a spill occurs
2 Assess and identify spill type	2.1 Identify chemicals or products involved in the spill 2.2 Locate, read and interpret Safety Data Sheets (SDS) to identify required action to manage spill 2.3 Identify hazardous chemicals and the effects 2.4 Determine potential volume and size of spill 2.5 Determine potential risk to the environment
3 Conduct the spill response	3.1 Determine appropriate method of controlling the spill and the resources required 3.2 Select and wear personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriate to manage the spill 3.3 Control the spill relative to spill type and size 3.4 Contain spill relative to spill type and size 3.5 Seek assistance from others if unable to handle spill independently 3.6 Effectively clean up spill 3.7 Apply processes for managing and disposing of hazardous waste
4 Complete written documentation and reporting requirements	4.1 Notify required personnel of spill response 4.2 Complete written records and reports for spill response 4.3 Record and report use of spill response kits for replenishment

Foundation Skills

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit. Further information is available in the Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package Companion Volume.

Unit Mapping Information

No equivalent unit

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=88a61002-9a21-4386-aaf8-69c76e675272