TLID0021 - Store and handle dangerous goods and hazardous substances

Assessment tasks will be designed to reinforce & extend knowledge and skill competence within set & controlled parameters in accordance with each units learning outcomes & performance criteria requirements, including the setting of work based practical application tasks designed to provide evidence of competence outcomes, within periodic and scheduled timelines.

Students will be expected to demonstrate the following required skills:

• completing relevant documentation
• estimating weights and dimensions of loads and any special requirements
• identifying and assessing handling and storage precautions and requirements for dangerous goods and/or hazardous substances
• identifying and selecting safety requirements for handling dangerous goods and/or hazardous substances
• identifying containers and goods coding, markings and emergency information panels for mode of transport and/or for storage selected, as required
• identifying dangerous goods/hazardous substances using labels, Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS), International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code markings, HAZCHEM signs and other relevant identification criteria
• identifying job and site hazards, and planning work to minimise risks
• maintaining workplace records and documentation
• operating electronic communications equipment to required protocol
• reading, interpreting and following relevant instructions, procedures, regulations, information and signs
• selecting and using required personal protective equipment (PPE) conforming to industry and work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) standards
• working systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment.