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Work safely with lead-painted surfaces in the painting industry

KHU-CON-0268

Australian Equivalent

CPCCPD3031

Elements

Learning Outcomes

This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to safely treat lead paint hazards. The unit includes hazard identification, preparation of the work area, removal of contaminated material, encapsulation of contaminated material and completion of clean-up activities. A person who has achieved this unit of competency would be expected to take responsibility for organising and completing these tasks with a high degree of self-direction. Completion of the general construction induction training program specified by the model Code of Practice for Construction Work is required for any person who is to carry out construction work. Achievement of CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Elements & Learning Outcomes

E1Plan and prepare.

0268.E1.O1Review circumstances in which lead-based paint hazards may be encountered.

0268.E1.O2Review work instructions to implement safe lead paint work practices, and test for lead-based paint.

0268.E1.O3Select and fit personal protective equipment (PPE) as required for each task.

0268.E1.O4Plan all work to meet relevant requirements of work health and safety (WHS), Commonwealth and state or territory legislation, environmental plans and obligations, manufacturers’ specifications, and workplace requirements.

0268.E1.O5Inspect work site, assess hazards, arrange for lead tests on soils, and apply risk controls.

0268.E1.O6Select tools and equipment, check for serviceability and report any faults.

E2Define and prepare work area.

0268.E2.O1Select process for the identification, management and treatment of lead-based paints.

0268.E2.O2Establish, close off and maintain a safe working area around lead-based painted surfaces using temporary control measures, barriers and signage.

0268.E2.O3Remove furnishings and food stuffs cover other surfaces and water storage, and seal doors and windows.

0268.E2.O4Apply debris and waste management procedures for control of lead paint contamination from flake, chalk and dust.

0268.E2.O5Prepare surface of paint containing lead for removal or covering.

0268.E2.O6Position tools and equipment for job requirements.

E3Remove lead paint.

0268.E3.O1Select removal processes for paint containing lead.

0268.E3.O2Quarantine contamination area and protect people at risk in accordance with regulatory requirements.

0268.E3.O3Apply removal processes for paint containing lead.

0268.E3.O4Select and apply methods for the containment and disposal off-site of paint containing lead to regulatory requirements.

E4Apply covering coating to lead-based paint.

0268.E4.O1Assess and select methods for applying covering coating of paint containing lead on existing surfaces by over-painting or encapsulation in accordance with regulatory requirements.

0268.E4.O2Assess suitability of work area for covering of paint containing lead.

0268.E4.O3Apply covering coating to paint containing lead.

0268.E4.O4Prepare surface of covering coating for subsequent paint coatings.

E5Clean up.

0268.E5.O1Arrange for testing of work site to ensure that no further contamination has occurred.

0268.E5.O2Clean up meeting all legislative and workplace requirements for safety, waste disposal, materials handling and protection of the environment.

0268.E5.O3Clear work area, reuse or recycle materials and place waste and unwanted materials into job waste bins or rubbish stockpile.

0268.E5.O4Check and maintain tools and equipment and clean with appropriate solvents.

0268.E5.O5Dispose of paint waste and of water and solvents used in cleaning tools and equipment in an environmentally sustainable manner.

0268.E5.O6Store tools, equipment and sealed unused materials to avoid spontaneous ignition.