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Conduct safe handling of dry cleaning chemicals and solvents

Conduct safe handling of dry cleaning chemicals and solvents

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTDC2011
State Code
OBL92
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
31/01/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
06/05/2020
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
06/05/2020
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare, use and store dry cleaning chemicals and solvents commonly used in dry cleaning operations. Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team activities. Work is performed within defined procedures under direct supervision. No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to use dry cleaning chemicals and solvents
  • 1.1 Determine job and safe work requirements from work information
  • 1.2 Identify garments to be dry cleaned, their dry cleaning requirements and chemicals and solvents to be used
  • 1.3 Access information on dry cleaning chemicals and solvents to be used
  • 1.4 Identify personal responsibilities in working with cleaning chemicals
  • 1.5 Identify and follow procedures for using chemicals in a cost-effective manner
2. Identify chemical control measures
  • 2.1 Identify risks associated with cleaning chemicals and operator use
  • 2.2 Identify measures for controlling risks based on workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Identify procedures for calculating quantities and measuring chemicals and solvents
3. Apply safe handling of dry cleaning chemicals and solvents
  • 3.1 Ventilate work area and eliminate ignition sources
  • 3.2 Measure, handle and store chemicals and solvents in accordance with work health and safety practices and workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Safely operate machinery and equipment associated with use of cleaning chemicals and solvents
  • 3.4 Identify and report safety issues, faults or emergencies to relevant personnel
  • 3.5 Follow procedures for accidents and emergencies in accordance with procedures for the specific cleaning chemical or solvent
  • 3.6 Maintain work area and dispose of cleaning chemicals and solvents in accordance with regulatory requirements and safety data sheet (SDS) recommendations
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAX26 MSTDC2002 Conduct safe handling of dry cleaning chemicals and solvents Unit of competency