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Work with products and materials containing crystalline silica

KHU-CON-0585

Australian Equivalent

CPCSIL3001

Elements

Learning Outcomes

This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to work with products and materials containing crystalline silica (CS) and respirable crystalline silica (RCS). The unit includes preparing for and identifying tools and equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE) and respiratory protective equipment (RPE) to be used while working with products and materials containing CS. The unit also covers the review of working with products and materials containing CS. Worksites may be in factory or workshop settings or commercial and residential settings, and/or construction sites, including demolition sites. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may apply to this unit. Relevant work health and safety (WHS) state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm jurisdictional requirements.

Elements & Learning Outcomes

E1Prepare to handle products and materials containing CS.

0585.E1.O1Interpret work requirements and instructions to handle identified products containing CS.

0585.E1.O2Seek feedback from supervisor when CS content of product or material is unknown or unclear.

0585.E1.O3Read and interpret the technical specifications for the products or materials containing CS to identify the nature of the product, risk level, risk controls and personal exposure reduction requirements.

0585.E1.O4Participate in consultations on matters affecting health and safety with respect to exposure to RCS.

0585.E1.O5Classify level of exposure risk to airborne RCS for identified products and materials, including likely duration of exposure.

0585.E1.O6Select plant, tools, equipment, PPE and RPE required to perform specified task in accordance with the hierarchy of controls and regulatory requirements.

0585.E1.O7Review the relevant safety documentation for planned work activity and work environment and contribute where required.

0585.E1.O8Check operation and serviceability of relevant plant, tools, equipment, PPE and RPE to perform the work activity in accordance with WHS procedures and manufacturer instructions.

0585.E1.O9Report any faults and damage to relevant plant, tools, equipment, PPE and RPE in accordance with WHS procedures.

E2Perform work.

0585.E2.O1Inspect worksite, locate services, assess hazards and apply risk controls, including required signage and barricades.

0585.E2.O2Perform fit checking of RPE in accordance with manufacturer instructions and WHS procedures.

0585.E2.O3Confirm risk control measures for planned work are in place in accordance with WHS procedures and manufacturer instructions.

0585.E2.O4Use plant, tools, equipment, PPE and RPE required to perform specified task in accordance with WHS procedures and manufacturer instructions.

0585.E2.O5Perform work activities and continual monitoring of risk control measures in accordance with WHS procedures.

E3Perform maintenance activities and clean-up of work area.

0585.E3.O1Identify PPE and RPE maintenance, storage and waste disposal requirements in accordance with manufacturer instructions and WHS procedures.

0585.E3.O2Clean up and dispose of dust and slurry from work area in accordance with WHS procedures.

0585.E3.O3Clean, inspect and determine serviceability of PPE, RPE, tools and equipment in accordance with WHS procedures and manufacturer instructions.

0585.E3.O4Apply maintenance requirements and record and report findings of serviceability inspections in accordance with WHS procedures and manufacturer instructions.

0585.E3.O5Store and secure relevant tools and equipment in accordance with WHS procedures.

E4Review working with products containing CS.

0585.E4.O1Assess effectiveness of the use of relevant tools, equipment, PPE and/or RPE in mitigating exposure risk.

0585.E4.O2Record and report on WHS incidents resulting from work activities using products and materials containing CS.

0585.E4.O3Record and report on findings of handling and use of products and materials containing CS as part of workplace continuous improvement and WHS processes and requirements.