Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions. |
1. | Access and assess work site. | 1.1. | Site environment is accessed according to company requirements. |
1.2. | Work or quarantine order is reviewed according to company requirements, and issues are confirmed or clarified with appropriate persons. |
1.3. | Authority of client requesting fumigation services is confirmed according to company requirements. |
1.4. | Hazards are identified and risks controlled at work site according to company and compliance requirements. |
1.5. | Work site and work site application characteristics are assessed according to company and compliance requirements. |
1.6. | Size and usage pattern of work site are determined to ensure safety of personnel and efficient use of equipment and fumigants. |
1.7. | Work site is assessed for access and security arrangements, according to company and compliance requirements. |
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2. | Determine type and method of fumigation. | 2.1. | Types of organisms and, if present, commodities are confirmed according to company requirements. |
2.2. | Fumigation method is selected to suit types of organisms, work site and, if present, commodities according to manufacturer specifications and company and compliance requirements. |
2.3. | Type of fumigant is selected and accessed according to manufacturer specifications and client, company and compliance requirements. |
2.4. | Capacity to create fumigation conditions is established according to manufacturer specifications and company and compliance requirements. |
2.5. | Factors preventing completion of work or quarantine order are identified and appropriate persons are promptly notified. |
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3. | Prepare work site for fumigation. | 3.1. | Hazards of using fumigants at the work site are identified and risks controlled according to company and compliance requirements. |
3.2. | Appropriate personnel in adjoining properties and regulatory and other relevant authorities are advised of proposed fumigation according to company and compliance requirements. |
3.3. | Signage and barriers are installed, as required, to maximise protection of public health and safety during fumigation according to company and compliance requirements. |
3.4. | Security measures to control unauthorised access to work site during fumigation and prescribed non re-entry periods are implemented according to manufacturer specifications and company and compliance requirements. |
3.5. | Conditions are created to ensure that required concentration of fumigant is retained for required period within fumigation enclosure, according to manufacturer specifications and company and compliance requirements. |
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4. | Prepare equipment and fumigants. | 4.1. | Suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected and used according to manufacturer specifications and company and compliance requirements. |
4.2. | Equipment suitable for the fumigation method is selected according to manufacturer specifications and company and compliance requirements. |
4.3. | Calibration and operational effectiveness equipment is checked according to manufacturer specifications and company requirements. |
4.4. | Equipment is set up and adjusted to suit operators’ requirements according to manufacturer specifications and company requirements. |
4.5. | Selected fumigants are transported, and dosages calculated and prepared, according to manufacturer specifications and client, company and compliance requirements. |
4.6. | Client is advised of risk of non-target contamination or damage, if required. |
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5. | Apply fumigants. | 5.1. | Fumigation enclosure is treated using equipment, fumigants and fumigation methods according to manufacturer specifications and company and compliance requirements. |
5.2. | Fumigation enclosure seal is checked and adjusted, where applicable, according to manufacturer specifications and company and compliance requirements. |
5.3. | Fumigant escape is assessed to control impact on public health and safety, according to manufacturer specifications and company and compliance requirements. |
5.4. | Emergency response procedures are implemented when necessary according to company and compliance requirements. |
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6. | Monitor fumigation. | 6.1. | Fumigation work site is secured or monitored continuously to prevent unauthorised access and to maintain safe conditions according to manufacturer specifications and company and compliance requirements. |
6.2. | Fumigant concentrations are monitored and maintained over fumigation exposure period according to manufacturer specifications and company and compliance requirements. |
6.3. | Integrity of seals is maintained, where applicable, throughout the fumigation exposure period according to manufacturer specifications and company and compliance requirements. |
6.4. | Ongoing assessment of fumigant escape is maintained to control impact on public health and safety according to manufacturer specifications and company and compliance requirements. |
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7. | Ventilate fumigation enclosure. | 7.1. | Suitable conditions for ventilation are established to control risks to public health and safety according to manufacturer specifications and company and compliance requirements. |
7.2. | Approved method of safe release of fumigant is implemented according to manufacturer specifications and company and compliance requirements. |
7.3. | Fumigation enclosure is ventilated to remove fumigant in a safe and controlled manner according to manufacturer specifications and company and compliance requirements. |
7.4. | Fumigation enclosure and commodities, if present, are aerated according to manufacturer specifications and company and compliance requirements. |
7.5. | Fumigation enclosure and commodities, if present, are tested for evidence of residual fumigant according to manufacturer specifications and company and compliance requirements. |
7.6. | Client and other appropriate persons are notified of further required risk control measures according to manufacturer specifications and company and compliance requirements. |
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8. | Restore work site. | 8.1. | Equipment, fumigants and waste are collected and removed according to company and compliance requirements. |
8.2. | Work site is restored according to work or quarantine order and client, company and compliance requirements. |
8.3. | Signage and barriers are removed when work site is available for re-use, according to company and compliance requirements. |
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9. | Clean, safety check and store equipment and fumigants. | 9.1. | Equipment and PPE are cleaned and decontaminated according to manufacturer specifications and company and compliance requirements. |
9.2. | Equipment and PPE are safety checked and required maintenance is recorded according to manufacturer specifications and company and compliance requirements. |
9.3. | Cleaned equipment and PPE are stored to allow ready access and re-use according to company requirements. |
9.4. | Fumigants are transported and stored according to manufacturer specifications and company and compliance requirements. |
9.5. | Collected waste is disposed of according to work or quarantine order, manufacturer specifications and company and compliance requirements. |
9.6. | Exposed skin is treated to remove any contamination according to manufacturer specifications and company and compliance requirements. |
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10. | Update required documentation. | 10.1 | Regulatory and company documentation is completed and distributed according to company and compliance requirements. |
10.2 | Client records are updated according to company requirements. |