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Re-process recyclable materials

URN: euswo47
Business Sectors (Suites): Waste Resource Operations Management
Developed by: Energy & Utility Skills
Approved on: 01 Nov 2017

Overview

This standard is for those who re-process recyclable materials and includes starting up, operating and shutting down re-processing plant. You will be monitoring the re-processing, maintaining continuous

Performance criteria

You must be able to:

  1. follow processing procedures in accordance with approved

    procedures and practices

    1. confirm that processed materials meet specification

    2. select and use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in

    accordance with approved procedures and practices

    1. start up and shut down plant in accordance with approved

    procedures and practices

    1. refer problems and conditions outside the responsibility of the job

    role to an authorised person

    1. identify and carry out appropriate actions at each stage of the

    process in accordance with approved procedures, practices and safe

    operating requirements to ensure continuous productivity

    1. maintain and store all necessary records accurate, legible and

    complete and in accordance with required procedures

    1. treat residue in accordance with approved procedures and practices

Knowledge and Understanding

You need to know and understand:

You need to know and 1. methods of monitoring the re-processing of recyclable materials

  1. who to inform of circumstances outside your own area of

    responsibillity

  2. the physical and handling characteristics of recyclable materials and

    potential hazards

  3. the requirements for personal protective equipment (PPE)

  4. startup, shutdown and maintenance and emergency shutdown

    procedures

  5. procedures for operating re-processing plant in accordance with

    organisational and manufacturers procedures

  6. how to maintain records in accordance with organisational

    procedures

  7. the importance of maintaining accurate records

  8. communication of instructions and information to others

  9. who to report to in cases of plant problems and conditions

Scope/range

Approved procedures and practices

Health, safety and environmental related to the individual and others,

organisational, regulatory, statutory, relevant company policies, risk

assessment

Waste

Hazardous, non-hazardous

Scope Performance

Scope Knowledge

Values

Behaviours

Skills

Glossary

Links To Other NOS

External Links

Version Number

2

Indicative Review Date

01 Nov 2021

Validity

Current

Status

Original

Originating Organisation

Energy & utility skills

Original URN

wo47

Relevant Occupations

Public Services, Public Services and Care

SOC Code

9225

Keywords

Operate; Plant; Processing; Recyclables; Materials; Hazardous; Non hazardous; Operating procedures