Load a waste transport vehicle
Overview
This Standard defines the competence required to load waste safely, and observe operational and regulatory requirements. You will be able to assess the suitability of the location and any equipment to be used in loading the vehicle, and report any situations where these do not meet requirements. This Standard is for anyone who has to load a waste transport vehicle as part of their job role.
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
Prepare to load waste and related material
establish the type of waste to be loaded
establish the accessibility and the suitability of the loading location
confirm the suitability of the loading equipment to be used
confirm the vehicle is positioned so it can be prepared and loaded
safely
comply with all regulations and operational procedures that relate
to loading waste
select and use appropriate PPE in accordance with operational
requirements
work within the safe loading limits of both the vehicle and loading
equipment
work in a way which complies with all regulations, and operational
and location-specific procedures that relate to loading waste
Load waste and related materials in line with locationspecific procedures
distribute the load to prevent movement, displacement or escape
of waste during transit
check and confirm the load is secure and safe before the loaded
vehicle is moved, and that the vehicle and load comply with
regulations
Use and communicate data and information connected with
loading waste and related materials
communicate with others involved in the loading processes to
ensure work is carried out safely, and in compliance with
operational and location-specific procedures
check that the waste and the documentation are in compliance
report vehicle defects or problems with defective equipment to the
designated person
check that documentation is legible and clear and seek
confirmation from a person in authority if there are any doubts or
discrepancies
complete documentation in accordance with operational and
location-specific procedures
report situations that prevent safe loading or unloading to take
place in accordance with operational and location-specific
procedures
Resolve problems which arise from loading waste and
related materials
resolve any discrepancies in the documentation for the load
before the waste is loaded
report defects in operational suitability of the vehicle and
loading equipment to the designated person
arrange for alternative loading sites to be identified when the
designated site is unsuitable
reload or rearrange the load if the loading operation causes
instability of the vehicle or loading equipment
Knowledge and Understanding
You need to know and understand:
General
the potential hazards associated with different wastes
how to identify work-related hazards and risks
details of operational procedures and documentation
how to use personal protective equipment (PPE) in line with
operationalprocedures
operational procedures and the importance of complying with
them
Loading waste and related materials
the operational procedures relating to loading waste and related
materials
the operational procedures relating to the carriage of dangerous
goods
site operating procedures and regulations at loading sites
safe loading limits of both the vehicle and loadiong equipment
the different types of waste and materials likely to be encountered
whilst carrying out the job
how to establish compliance of load with transfer requirements
how to operate loading equipment which is both integral and nonintegral with the vehicle
how to identify, rectify and record discrepancies and defects
the nature and characteristics of waste loads and related
materials
the limits of job role and responsibility