AHCCHM304: Transport and Store Chemicals - Assessment Guide Questions

This assignment is a comprehensive assessment guide for the AHCCHM304 unit, focusing on the safe transport and storage of chemicals in the horticulture industry. It addresses various aspects, including hazard identification, risk assessment, vehicle selection, tie-down procedures, spill and emergency response protocols, injury and poison management, the location of Safety Data Sheets (SDS), transportation log books, and the selection of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). The assessment requires the student to detail the hazards associated with chemical transport, complete a risk assessment, and describe procedures for various scenarios, ensuring compliance with workplace health and safety guidelines. The student's responses demonstrate an understanding of safe work practices, including the proper handling, storage, and emergency response related to chemicals. The guide emphasizes the importance of following manufacturers’ guidelines, reporting incidents, and using appropriate equipment and materials. The assignment showcases the practical application of knowledge and skills relevant to the horticulture sector, focusing on the safe management of chemicals in a workplace environment.

AHCCHM304
Transport and store chemicals
Assessment Guide
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Assessment Guide information
This Assessment Guide will assist you to build knowledge and skills towards a career in
the horticulture industry. It is a workbook that will be useful to you for recording your
learning and for presentation as evidence that you have completed the required learning
and practice activities.
Where it fits
This Assessment Guide relates to the Unit of Competency AHCCHM304, level 3 for the
horticultural industry. AQF is the Australian Qualification Framework. Level 3 is for staff
working unsupervised.
Recognition of current skills
If you can provide evidence that you already have the knowledge and skills covered in this
Training Guide, regardless of where they have been acquired, you can immediately apply for
assessment. Evidence may include reports, statements from training courses, references from
previous employers, photos, videos, practical demonstrations etc.
Assessment
The completed Assessment guide should be checked by your coach and trainer with your
results then recorded in your Competency Record Book. A Coach can be your employer,
supervisor, trainer, teacher or industry mentor. The Competency Record Book details your
knowledge, skills and work performance.
Workplace health and safety
Any work in the horticulture sector may be dangerous in some way. It is important to know
about your work health and safety procedures. As an employee you have a responsibility to:
• Follow your workplace’s work health and safety procedures
• Follow manufacturers guidelines for machinery and equipment
• Respond to a situation where someone is put at risk or injury (as long as you do not
endanger yourself)
• Report any incidents or situations which cause you or other people injury, or put you

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or others at risk.
Equipment and materials to help you complete activities in this guide you will need
access to the following:
• A site where chemicals are stored
• Vehicles for the transport of chemicals
• SDS and labels for relevant chemicals and bio-agents
• PPE

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Q1
List the hazards that may be encountered when transporting chemicals.
There are numerous perils involved when transporting hazardous materials. These include damage
in transit, loss and theft, fire and smoke, the risk of explosion, leaks and spills, and immediate or
delayed poisoning. Many goods are not dangerous themselves but contain harmful substances
which could cause harm to the environment, people or both.
PC (1.1, KA3)
Q2
Complete the following risk assessment for transporting chemicals.
Company/ Organisation:
Location:
Prepared by:
Date:
Hazard
Identificatio
n
Risk Assessment Control
Measures
Task /
Activity /
Hazard
Likelihoo
d Consequence Risk
Rating Use
Hierarchy of
control
Theft
medium Toxic effect if the
living systems are
exposed
Loss of money
6/10 Restrict labs to authorised
workforces, maintain inventory,
locking up of controlled substances
Spill/leak
High Chemicals can be
toxic, corrosive and
often explosively.
The effects of
chemical fates can be
lethal, for both
human beings and the
atmosphere.
8/10 1. Avoid breathing vapours.
2. Quickly identify the spilt substance
if you can do so carefully.
3. If the spill comprises a combustible
liquid, turn off all ignition sources if
you can do so safely.
4. Alert somebody in the space and
evacuate, locking all doors
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Traffic
Accident High Due to the toxicity
and distribution of
dangerous chemicals,
these occasions not
only prompted
victims but also
contaminated the
environment, causing
extreme social fear
and traffic
difficulties.
8/10 Emergency evacuation after
hazardous chemical accidents is an
effective means to reduce harm
(Armour, 2016).
Person responsible for monitoring control measure
Name & Signature
Review date:
PC(1.1, CA7, 8, KA3)

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Q3
Describe the procedures for the following;
a) Vehicle selection
Specific guidelines apply if one transit materials categorised as dangerous. The preliminary step is to
identify the hazards involved and classify the elements (Armour, 2016). One should then make sure
loads are safe, weight evenly distributed and one put appropriate warning indication on vehicles. If
one is transporting dangerous goods by road or rail, the following ought to be observed: use proper
packaging which is well labelled so that everybody in contact with it can take precise precaution
(Hemond & Fechner, 2014). Use an appropriate vehicle, container, tank or wagon according to the
classification of the materials displaying specific information. If required, about the goods on the car
or vessel follow proper procedures when products are being loaded and unloaded. Road vehicles
must carry specified types of safety equipment such as fire extinguishers. One may also need a
qualified dangerous goods safety adviser (Dikshith, 2016). All drivers must have suitable training,
not just to drive their vehicle, but also on what to do if an accident occurs.
PC (1.3)
b) Tie down:
Packages for dangerous goods, such as steel drums, plastics drums, plastics sacks, and boxes of
various kinds, are carefully designed and manufactured to ensure that the contents are entirely
contained under normal transport conditions. However, except for some packages for radioactive
materials and infectious substances, they are not designed to withstand accident conditions, such as
a high-speed collision, or overheating in a vehicle fire. It is therefore essential that the packages be
secured so that they do not fall off the vehicle, even in the event of a vehicle collision or overturn. It
is best achieved by carrying them in caged, closed or curtain-sided bodies. If not, they should be
well secured with load sheets, nets and straps. Tight stowage is also necessary to prevent friction or
chafing between packages during transport, which could lead to damage and leakage. It is essential
that packages are inspected before loading and those that show signs of damage or leakage should
not be loaded (Hemond & Fechner, 2014).

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Use the right tie-downs to secure your loads. The first step in ensuring a load begins with tie-downs
such as straps, ropes, or chains. Weight and gravity alone will not hold items in place. A cargo bar
buttresses against the sides of the truck bed, helping to prevent things from sliding or tipping.
PC (1.4)
c) Spill response
Avert the spread of dirt and vapours
If possible neutralise acids and bases
Regulate the range of the liquid
Absorb the liquid
Collect and contain the clean-up remains
Dispose of the wastes
Decontaminate the area and affected equipment.
PC (CA2)
d) Emergency response:
Abandon the structures as directed to do so by the emergency group.
March quickly and quietly to the gathering area or as directed by the emergency personnel.
Wait in the assembly field in groups.
Remove anything remaining in the mouth. Unless a victim is unconscious, having a seizure, or
cannot swallow, give about two ounces of water to drink. Call the poison centre. Do not try to
neutralise a poison by giving; raw eggs, salt water, mustard, vinegar or citrus fruit juices as an
antidote or to cause vomiting.
PC (CA2)
e) Injury / poison:
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cannot swallow, give about 2 ounces of water to drink. Call the poison centre. Do not try to
neutralise a poison by giving; raw eggs, salt water, mustard, vinegar or citrus fruit juices as an
antidote or to cause vomiting. If the person vomits, turn his or her head to the side to prevent
choking. Start CPR if the body shows no signs of consciousness, such as moving, breathing or
coughing.
In case of injury
Get operators to a safe area. Do not risk other losses, and move any injured worker away from a
dangerous area.
Assess the situation
Call help centre and assist the injured
Gather information and keep evidence
PC (KA3)
f) Location of SDS:
Have stock identifiers ready, such as product name and code. Try to find the name of the business.
Go on the website of the producer of the commodity. Once one is on the producer's website, see if
they have a part where they have their MSDSs/SDSs free to the people. One can then explore over
their MSDSs/SDSs and determines the one for your goods.
If one bought the product from a seller and did not receive the SDS on the producer's website, go on
the distributor's website to know if they make MSDSs/SDSs free for the commodities that they offer
and market.
If one still has not found the SDS of the product, go to specific websites that store SDSs and allow
to search and download a certain number of SDSs for free. Reach to the producer or distributor of
the merchandise directly and inquire the SDS if one has still not found it.
PC (1.7)
g) Transportation log books:
Established chemical logbooks enhance the ability to track the chemicals in case of safety incident.

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To ensure traceability of chemicals, the movement of chemicals ought to be recorded on logbooks
from the purchaser up to buyer’s inventory. The info required regarding the movement will differ
according to the origin and destination, and the type of identification tags attached to the chemicals.
PC (2.1)
h) PPE selection:
The necessity to use PPE shall be determined from the action of the hazard identification, risk
evaluation and advancement of hazard control measures. PPE shall follow to any legislative,
Australian Standard and industry standard requirements or guidelines (Ferguson & Haviland, 2016).
Where possible, PPE should be brought from dealers on the standing offer arrangement (SOA) list.
Where needed, providers of PPE should be requested to give and should comprise the following
amenities:
Particular PPE may be required to be worn under specific situations. It might involve but not
restricted to: head protection in the kind of a safety helmet shall be used where there is a possibility
that individuals may be struck on the head by the falling substances (Dikshith, 2016). Full body
protection where there is a peril of skin exposure to a particular infectious agent or dangerous
chemicals. Face shield or eye protection where a risk of eye harm exists should be provided. Regular
hazards can include dust, flying bits, splashing materials, vapours, harmful gases, aerosols and high-
intensity radiation (Armour, 2016). Hearing shield where a danger of noise-induced hearing loss
exists. The necessity for hearing shield shall be evaluated from the performance of the noise
monitoring survey in probable noise hazard parts. Respiratory safeguard where all other realistic
measures have been taken to offer control measures to warrant that no staff is exposed to an air that
is or may be damaging to health. Protective attire and sunscreen for workforces working outdoors
and are exposed to the sun’s emissions for nonstop periods. Direct exposure of the dermal to UV
radiation from outdoor work shall be reduced by giving hats, long sleeves/trousers and an adequate
provision of sunscreen. Hand defense where there is a recognised hazard with likelihood for hand
harm, a spread of contagion or absorption of materials through the skin (Armour, 2016). Protecting

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footwear shall be offered where the kind of job exposures the workers to a medium to a high risk of
harm to feet. High clarity safety undershirts where there is a peril of harm linked with working near
the road section, next to moving traffic or plants. The supervisor of the operation location shall
check compliance with any functional needs to use PPE. All the employees are expected to use PPE
shall be offered with training before application of the PPE and be provided with continuous training
where applicable (Dikshith, 2016).
PC (1.7, 3.1, CA4, KA1)
J) PPE storage:
The producer’s directions shall keep PPE. PPE should be warehoused where it cannot be spoiled,
worsen or be used by another being if it is unclean too. PPE should be stowed in a place that is
readily reachable for workforces, students and guests.
PC (1.7, 3.1, CA4, KA1)
Type of pesticide: 2, 4-
D.......................................................................................................................................
Possible risks to:
a) Human health:
b) Acute Dose-dependent toxic impacts include harm to the eye, thyroid, kidney, adrenals, and
ovaries or testes. Also, the scholar has witnessed neurotoxicity, conceptive toxicity, and
developmental toxicity.
Chronic There are some records of reproductive outcomes following occupational exposure to
chlorophenoxy herbicides including decreased sperm motility and viability following exposure
b) Non-Target Organism: 2, 4-D, and toxicity look to result when renal margin capacity is
surpassed. Dose-dependent toxic impacts include harm to the eye, thyroid, kidney, adrenals, and
ovaries or testes. Also, the scholar has witnessed neurotoxicity, conceptive toxicity, and
developmental toxicity. Chlorophenoxy herbicides display a mixture of mechanisms of toxicity,
including dose-dependent cell membrane damage leading to central nervous system toxicity,
interference with cellular metabolism involving acetyl-coenzyme A (CoA)
c) Environment: impact of 2, 4-D on environment relies on the amount present and the

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exposure length and frequency. Half-lives can differ broadly centred on environmental elements.
The quantity of chemical remaining after a half-life will always rely on the amount of the chemical
initially applied.
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List all safety equipment that should be available for a dedicated transport vehicle.
Flashlights
A fire extinguisher
Reflective Vests
A first aid kit
Forklift trucks
Safe ways for egress for instance; handrails, slip-resistant floors, stairs
Two-way radio, cell phone
PC (1.5, 1.6, 2.1, 2.2, KA6, 7)
Assessment Task No 1 Risk Summary sheet for pesticide transport handling and storage
on a worksite
Proces
s Yes No N/A Action
Required Priority
(High, Med,
Low)
Completion
Date
Staff
Only accredited people
handle pesticides (CA1, 3)
✓ High qualified
and competent
personnel
High
All know emergency
plans and problem report
procedures (CA1)
✓ Training of the
personnel
High
Legal obligations
understood by all
insurance included (CA1)
✓ Enterprise to
engage the
concerned
people in
advance
High
All know standard
operating procedures, spill
procedures and hazards
(CA2)
✓ Make sure the
employees goes
through training
High
Purchases
Pesticide purchased
from an Agsafe
accredited premises (CA1)
✓ Prepare in
advance so as to
keep in check
with the
operations
High
Only sufficient quantities
required for immediate
use. (KA4)
✓ Use proper
procedure and
glass wares
when operating
High