Receive, store and handle processing chemicals, reagents and other consumables

Overview

This Standard is about receiving and storing chemicals and other consumables (including fuel) for use in the treatment process. 

This Standard is suitable for operatives working at water, waste water and sludge treatment processing plants but is equally applicable for employees involved in manufacturing or treatment processes in other industries.

Performance Criteria

You must be able to

  1. check sufficient storage capacity to receive the chemical, reagent or other consumable is available
  2. check that there are suitable access arrangements and handling requirements in place
  3. check that the receiving area is ready to receive the materials
  4. check that the storage space and conditions conform to safety requirements
  5. check that there are suitable emergency procedures in place
  6. assemble the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and check that it is suitable for the work to be carried out
  7. confirm all the chemicals, reagents, and other consumables for treatment processing meet the delivery specification
  8. confirm all the materials delivered are of the specified quality
  9. follow appropriate quality control procedures, including sampling procedures     
  10. check that deliveries are made to the correct storage facility
  11. wear the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) specified for the job when handling chemicals, reagents or other consumables
  12.  handle chemicals, reagents or other consumables in accordance with safe working procedures
  13. keep material wastage to a minimum by working efficiently
  14. ensure any equipment is used in line with safety requirements
  15. resolve any problems where the chemicals, reagents or other consumables do not meet delivery or safety requirements
  16. store the materials in the designated place
  17. check that the materials for storage are protected to avoid deterioration
  18. rotate stock in line with procedures
  19. monitor and periodically check materials for discrepancies in stock levels
  20. dispose of stock safely and in line with organisational procedures
  21. resolve situations where the storage facilities do not meet the storage requirements
  22. follow the organisation’s procedures and legal requirements for lone working
  23. record all data relating to chemicals, reagents or other consumables in line with organisational procedures
  24. complete and maintain required documentation relating to chemicals, reagents or other consumables in an auditable format
  25. provide access to delivery records on request
  26. store delivery records in the designated place
  27.  report any defective handling equipment or its unavailability to the designated person

 

Knowledge & Understanding

You need to know and understand:

  1. the organisation’s procedures for receiving and chemicals, reagents and other consumable
  2. when deliveries of chemicals, reagents and other consumables should be rejected and the organisation’s delivery rejection procedures
  3. the organisation’s storage and stock rotation procedures
  4. the organisation’s policy and procedures relating to safe handling methods
  5. the organisation’s procedures for dealing with spillages and emissions of chemicals, reagents and other consumables
  6. when to report defective handling equipment and storage facilities
  7. the organisation’s reporting lines and procedures
  8. the organisation’s process on how to manage vehicle movement on site
  9. the organisation’s quality control procedures in relation to chemicals, reagents and other consumables
  10. why it is important to comply with the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSSH) regulations
  11. the importance of storing data in accordance with organisational requirements
  12. the organisations procedures for assessing risk
  13. dangerous substances & explosive atmospheres and their impact
  14. the organisation’s procedures for lone working
  15. the organisation’s procedures for recording, documenting and storing information
  16. the role and purpose of data audit trails in quality assurance, health and safety and regulatory requirements
  17. why it is important to comply with the organisation’s confidentiality policies and cyber security protocols
  18. why it is important to maintain site security