AHCCHM404 — Develop procedures to minimise risks in the use of chemicals

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What an assessment for AHCCHM404 must cover

39 assessable components: 4 elements (15 performance criteria), 7 performance evidence and 11 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 6 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Identify chemical use hazards and risks

1.1Identify, source and analyse information relating to safe use of chemicals in industry
1.2Identify steps for the process of using chemicals
1.3Identify hazards and risks for the process of using chemicals

2 Assess risks associated with chemical use and develop control procedures

2.1Assess risks associated with using chemicals in the workplace
2.2Develop control measures and emergency action plans to mitigate risk according to workplace procedures and industry best practice
2.3Develop procedures for risk control for operational activities using chemicals according to industry best practice
2.4Develop a continuous improvement strategy to address identified deficiencies in risk control procedures

3 Monitor and assess adherence to chemical risk procedures

3.1Provide personnel with chemical use procedures, instruction and safety equipment, including personal protective eqiupment, for using chemical control strategies
3.2Monitor and assess personnel performance against procedures for selecting equipment for chemical use
3.3Monitor and assess personnel performance against procedures for operational activities of chemical use
3.4Measure the performance of personnel for following risk control procedures according to industry practice

4 Evaluate risk control measures and maintain records

4.1Develop procedures for evaluating the effectiveness of risk control measures
4.2Identify shortfalls in procedures and document changes required
4.3Update procedures to reflect required changes according to industry best practice
4.4Develop and maintain record systems for risk assessment according to industry best practice and legislative and regulatory requirements

Performance evidence

sourced information and analysed its content for safe chemical use
identified steps in the chemical use process and identified hazards and risks
assessed the risks and developed risk control procedures to mitigate the risk for chemical use
implemented procedures, monitored and evaluated personnel using procedures
developed a continuous improvement strategy for risk control procedures
implemented, monitored and evaluated a chemical risk control procedure
developed and maintained records for risk assessment

Knowledge evidence

sources of chemical safety information, including: - codes of practice - legislation and regulations - chemical manufacturer labels - safety data sheets (SDS)
industry best practice requirements relating to chemical use
strategies for identifying hazards, risks and controls
risk factors, including: - human - animal health - product integrity - weather - residues and maximum residue levels - spray drift, spillage and environment
requirements for the disposal of excess chemicals, clearing spillages and equipment clean up
chemical application equipment capabilities and limitations
principles and practices of chemical handling, transporting and storage of chemicals and fumigants
principles and practices of chemical application strategies and equipment including integrated pest management
operational factors to consider in procedures, including: - transport, handling and storage - application methods, equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) - cleaning and decontamination - disposal of waste
strategies for instructing personnel, and monitoring and assessing personnel performance
mandatory and workplace record keeping requirements for chemical storage, disposal, application and safety.

Foundation skills

Reading: Critical analysis information and consolidate to determine risks in chemical control procedures
Writing: Develop procedural material using clear and detailed language in order to convey explicit risk control information
Oral Communication: Present complex information using clear and convincing language, tone and pace appropriate when briefing personnel on procedures
Navigate the world of work: Work independently or with others in making decisions to achieve organisation outcomes Contribute to roles and responsibilities of others Take full responsibility for following policies, procedures and legislative requirements
Interact with others: Implement strategies for a diverse range of colleagues in order to build rapport and foster strong relationships when instructing and monitoring performance Elicit feedback and provide feedback to others in order to improve workgroup behaviours and update procedures
Get the work done: Accept responsibility for planning and sequencing complex tasks and workload Monitor progress of procedures and reviews and amends them to meet demands and priorities Apply systematic and analytical decision making processes for complex and non-routine situations

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What does an assessment tool for AHCCHM404 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for AHCCHM404 needs to address all 39 unit components: 4 elements with 15 performance criteria, 7 performance evidence requirements, 11 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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