Provide product control information for bulk liquid operations
Overview
This standard covers the competences you need to provide product control for bulk liquid operations
You will be required to demonstrate that you can take samples, measurement and perform calculations, blending and adding materials in accordance with authorised procedures.
During this work you must take account of the relevant operational requirements and safe working practices AS THEY APPLY TO YOU.
The activity is likely to be undertaken by someone in petrochemical work setting, including individuals working in refineries, chemical plants and tank storage.
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
P1 obtain containers appropriate for the sample material
P2 select and use appropriate PPE
P3 accurately identify the location of the nearest safety equipment
P4 take samples using the appropriate specified method
P5 effectively minimise the potential hazards according to the nature of the sample
P6 ensure that the integrity of the sample is maintained
P7 ensure that the sample is fully identified by recording and labelling and promptly taken to the designated point
P8 correctly reinstate source conditions
P9 ensure that the measurement equipment is fit for purpose before and after use
P10 effectively maintain the integrity of the product and environmental conditions throughout
P11 correctly take and record measurements
P12 accurately perform all calculations
P13 accurately and fully investigate all unexpected results
P14 confirm that the correct quantities are available
P15 ensure that the prepared materials are stored and labelled as appropriate
P16 effectively avoid contamination of all mixing and handling equipment and preparation area
P17 correctly add the materials to product
P18 communicate all relevant information to the appropriate people
P19 work safely in accordance with operational requirements
Knowledge and Understanding
You need to know and understand:
K1 the range of activities relevant to the workplace
K2 how to select, use and care for PPE
K3 the implications of statutory and
organisational requirements
K4 how to interpret operational requirements
K5 the importance of well maintained equipment
K6 the different types of containers used and their specific uses
K7 how to reinstate source conditions
K8 how to ensure that the measurement equipment is fit for purpose both before and after measurement
K9 how to perform the relevant calculations
K10 how to recognise and deal with unexpected results
K11 how to re-instate source conditions
K12 the units in which the materials are measured
K13 the principles of contamination avoidance
K14 how to deal with spillage
K15 how to conform with, and respond to, relevant specifications and regulations
K16 the information to communicate and to whom
K17 current health, safety and environmental regulations and working practices relevant to the job role
Scope/range
Carry out all of the following during preparing pipelines and hoses within bulk liquid operations
Equipment:
• Hoses
• Portable pumps
• Portable valves
• Filters
Infrastructure:
• Tanks
• Pipework
• Pumps
• Valves
• Gauges
• Buildings
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
• Sight protection
• Overalls
• Hearing protection
• Gloves
• Hard Hat
• Footwear
• Respirators
• High visibility clothing High visibility clothing
Statutory Regulations:
• Health and Safety at Work Act (HASAWA)
• Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
(COSHH)
• Other regulations and working practices relating to the job role and product characteristics
Organisational Requirements:
• Polices
• Procedures
• Instructions
• Codes of practice
• Standards
• Schedules
Inspection:
• Routine
• Observed problems
• Distress
• Damage
• Poor functionality
Signs of distress and damage and poor functioning:
• Physical damage
• Corrosion
• Leakage
• Joint distortion
• Out of date certification
Appropriate authority:
• Location
• Extent
• Possible causes
Storage conditions:
• Excess water
Cleaning:
• Filters
• Isolating
• Disconnecting
• Disassembling
Communication:
• Written
• Verbal
• Electronic