NZQA registered unit standard 21467 version 4 Page 1 of 4 Title Store and handle workplace chemicals Level 3 Credits 8 Purpose People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of workplace chemicals, store and handle workplace chemicals, and demonstrate knowledge of procedures relating to workplace chemical spills. Classification Occupational Health and Safety > Occupational Health and Safety Practice Available grade Achieved Explanatory notes 1 Credit for this unit standard does not qualify a person as an approved chemical handler. Those wishing to be certified as an approved chemical handler under the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996 (HSNO Act) must meet the requirements of that Act. 2 Legislative requirements include but are not limited to – Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992 (HSE Act); Resource Management Act 1991; and the HSNO Act. 3 Definitions Organisational requirements refer to documented policies and to documented or other directions provided to staff. These may include but are not limited to: manufacturers’ procedures, plant procedures, suppliers’ instructions, site signage, legislative requirements, codes of practice, company health and safety plans, on site briefings, and supervisor’s instructions. Workplace has the same meaning as place of work in the HSNO Act and the HSE Act. 4 The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) is responsible for assessing and approving hazardous substances and, where appropriate, setting controls on the way the substance is used. Any questions relating to the provisions for hazardous substances should be directed to EPA New Zealand. http://www.epa.govt.nz/Pages/default.aspx. Outcomes and evidence requirements Outcome 1 Demonstrate knowledge of workplace chemicals. The Skills Organisation SSB Code 100401 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016 NZQA registered unit standard 21467 version 4 Page 2 of 4 Evidence requirements 1.1 Workplace chemicals and their characteristics are identified using labels and other data sources. Range 1.2 Data relating to workplace chemicals are located and interpreted to identify first aid requirements, potential hazards to personnel and the environment, and required controls. Range 1.3 other data sources include – signage, chemical data sheet, safety data sheet. HAZCHEM code warning statement, United Nations number, chemical data sheets, safety data sheets, container labels. Storage of workplace chemicals is explained in terms of containers, designated storage areas, and segregation requirements. Range containers may include but are not limited to – drum, cylinder, tank, carton, bottle; storage areas may include but are not limited to – inside, outside, bulk, bunded. 1.4 Hazards of handling workplace chemicals are identified, and procedures for handling workplace chemicals are described in accordance with organisational requirements. 1.5 Procedures for the disposal of workplace chemicals are described in terms of organisational requirements. Range includes but is not limited to – temporary storage, empty container, redundant chemical. Outcome 2 Store and handle workplace chemicals. Evidence requirements 2.1 Workplace chemicals are received, stored, and handled in accordance with organisational requirements. Range includes but is not limited to – personal protective equipment, labelling, disposal. 2.2 Documentation of workplace chemical use and storage is completed in accordance with organisational requirements. 2.3 Workplace chemical inventory is maintained in accordance with organisational requirements. The Skills Organisation SSB Code 100401 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016 NZQA registered unit standard 21467 version 4 Page 3 of 4 Outcome 3 Demonstrate knowledge of procedures relating to workplace chemical spills. Evidence requirements 3.1 Methods of dealing with workplace chemical spills are described in terms of appropriateness for chemical type, location, and size of spill. methods include but are not limited to – contain, absorb, dilute, wash, neutralise, dispose. Range 3.2 Procedures to be followed in the event of a chemical spill are located and explained in accordance with organisational requirements. 3.3 Chemical spill equipment is identified and explained in terms of location and contents. equipment relevant to candidate’s workplace. Range 3.4 Spill reporting procedures are outlined in accordance with organisational and legislative requirements. Planned review date 31 December 2015 Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions Process Version Date Last Date for Assessment Registration 1 27 June 2005 N/A Rollover and Revision 2 25 July 2006 N/A Review 3 22 May 2009 N/A Rollover and Revision 4 22 May 2014 N/A Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference 0003 This CMR can be accessed at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/index.do. Please note Providers must be granted consent to assess against standards (accredited) by NZQA, before they can report credits from assessment against unit standards, or deliver courses of study leading to that assessment. Industry Training Organisations must be granted consent to assess against standards by NZQA before they can register credits from assessment against unit standards. The Skills Organisation SSB Code 100401 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016 NZQA registered unit standard 21467 version 4 Page 4 of 4 Providers and Industry Training Organisations, which have been granted consent and which are assessing against unit standards must engage with the moderation system that applies to those standards. Requirements for consent to assess and an outline of the moderation system that applies to this standard are outlined in the Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR). The CMR also includes useful information about special requirements for organisations wishing to develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for tutors and assessors, and special resource requirements. Comments on this unit standard Please contact The Skills Organisation reviewcomments@skills.org.nz if you wish to suggest changes to the content of this unit standard. The Skills Organisation SSB Code 100401 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016