Mechanically handle waste
Overview
This standard defines the competence required to use mechanically operated machinery and equipment to move waste materials. It involves understanding the characteristics of the waste load, and the capabilities of the equipment used. It requires risks to be minimised
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
Prepare to use mechanical handling equipment to load, unload and move waste
materials
carry out all work in accordance with safe working procedures and
practices and organisational and legal requirements
select and use the designated personal protective equipment
(PPE) in compliance with operational and legal requirements
undertake daily checks and confirm the mechanical handling
equipment and its attachments and accessories are working in
accordance with operational and manufacturers procedures
ensure that risk assessments are available and follow all required
control measures
Load, move and unload waste materials using mechanical handling
equipment
operate equipment in accordance with work instructions and
organisational procedures
ensure the equipment is operated within its safe working limit.
operate mechanical handling equipment and aids in a safe manner
comply with operational and legal procedures and documents when
handling waste materials
ensure the equipment to be used is suitable for the
characteristics of the waste materials
ensure that the waste material is handled in a safe manner
ensure the load being handled is stable at all times
ensure the work area is free from obstructions at all times during
operations
monitor the work environment continuously to minimise risk
Use and communicate data and information
provide information to others to complete all documentation
associated with the handling of the load.
report situations where waste materials do not comply with
documentation
report defects on equipment, and in the work area, when handling
recyclable materials
Resolve problems which arise from mechanically handling waste
respond to emergencies and spillages in line with operational
procedures
identify and resolve any discrepancies between the paperwork and
the waste before it is loaded or unloaded
take steps immediately in accordance with operational procedures
to ensure unsafe conditions are dealt with
report immediately any unsafe conditions
report to manager situations which are outside your job role
responsibilities
Knowledge and Understanding
You need to know and understand:
General
the classifications of and potential hazards associated with different
waste
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
operational procedures and the importance of complying with them
the requirements of and how to use personal protective
equipment (PPE) in line with operational procedures
your job responsibility and when to report to managers
Mechanical handling of waste
where to find risk assessments and how to follow the control
measures
the physical and handling characteristics of different types of waste
the techniques for handling loads including the use of mechanical
handling aids
how adverse conditions can affect the handling of loads
the importance of assessing ground conditions in the loading area
the dangers of vehicles and pedestrian traffic in the loading area
and how to minimise risks by following operational procedures
the potential for damage to buildings or other structures during the
handling of loads
how the potential for distortion or movement of the load whilst
handling
the different techniques of maneuvering safely both loaded and
unloaded
the importance of documentation associated with the handling of a
load