Store waste and operating materials within a waste management facility
Overview
This Standard defines the competence required when working in an operational role in a waste management facility. It requires ensuring the waste and materials are dealt with and stored according to organisational requirements. It involves working safely and making sure any documentation is used and handled according to statutory requirements.
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
Sort and store waste and operating materials
wear and use personal protective equipment (PPE) in line with
operational procedures
use the equipment specified for the job to sort waste and
operating materials
use equipment specified for the job to move waste and
operatingmaterials
sort, store, and label waste and materials according to their nature
ensure the storage area is clean and tidy after movement of waste
or materials
Monitor and maintain storage conditions in line with
operational procedures
monitor at regular intervals the safety and security of the storage
facility areas
ensure the storage facility areas are kept clean and tidy
Use and communicate data and information
ensure all necessary documentation is complete and up-to-date
keep and maintain records of work activities so they can be used
by others for quality assurance and audit purposes
follow all required work procedures
follow procedures for use and communication of data in
accordance with operational procedures
Resolve problems from storing waste and operating
materials
report any equipment defects and take steps to correct them as
permitted by operational procedures
report any problems in storage conditions and operating materials
to the designated person
advise supervisor or managers where situations arise that are
outside of your role responsibilities and remit
Knowledge and Understanding
You need to know and understand:
You need to know and General
the classifications and types of waste
the potential hazards associated with different wastes
how to identify work-related hazards and risks
details of operational procedures and documentation
how to work with colleagues and other people and resolve
disagreements
how to use personal protective equipment (PPE) in line with
operational procedures
operational procedures and why it is important to comply with
them
your job responsibility and when to report to managers
Storage
how to label waste, when required
the requirements for keeping the storage facilities area clean and
tidy
the environmental requirements related to storage
storage facilities location and layout
how to maintain safety and security of storage
operational procedures for storage
the implications of relevant legislation to sorting and storing waste
and operating materials
how to identify defects and correct them where permissible
how to record and report storage activities and issues in
accordance with organisational procedures