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PETROCHEMICAL PROCESS AND

PRODUCT MANAGEMENT
Control the disposal of hazardous
substances and waste materials in a
petrochemical environment

level: 4

credit: 7

final date for comment: January 2006

expiry date: December 2007

sub-field: Petrochemical Industry

replacement information: This unit standard replaces unit standards 9608 and unit
standard 9610.

purpose: People credited with this unit standard are, in a

petrochemical environment, able to: identify the types of
hazardous substances and waste material to be disposed of;
explain legislation and regulations covering the disposal of
hazardous substances and waste material; develop a
strategy for the disposal of hazardous substances and waste
material; control the disposal of hazardous substances and
waste material; and carry out documentation and recording
requirements.

entry information: Open.

accreditation option: Evaluation of documentation and visit by NZQA and industry.

moderation option: A centrally established and directed external moderation

system has been set up by the Gas and Petrochemical
Industry Training Organisation.

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special notes: 1 This unit standard is intended for, but not limited to
workbased assessment. While all performance criteria
must be met it is noted that some range statements
within this unit standard are indicative and dependent
on enterprise and site specific equipment, procedures
and practices. Any queries can be directed to the
National Moderator Gas and Petrochemical Industry
Training Organisation.

2 Performance in relation to the elements must comply

with regulations and codes pertaining to the
petrochemical industry. A full list of current regulations
and applicable codes is available from the Gas and
Petrochemical Industry Training Organisation.

3 For individual worksites, references to: in accordance

with site application, site specific requirements, site
laboratory procedures, means that site procedures
must comply with the above legislation, regulations,
and industry codes and/or practices.

4 All work practices must meet recognised codes of

practice and documented company health and safety
procedures. Where these exceed code of practice for
personal, product and company health and safety, they
must meet the obligations required under current
legislation, including the Health and Safety in
Employment Act 1992.

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5 All work practices must meet recognised codes of

practice and documented company environmental
procedures. Where these exceed code for personal,
product, and company environmental matters, they
must meet the obligations required under current
legislation including the Resource Management Act
1991.

6 Work practices must meet documented company

quality management requirements. This includes
documentation of activities, events and decisions.

7 The following legislation, and its amendments, are

required to be consulted and followed where
applicable: Hazardous substances and New Organisms
Act 1996, Local Body regulations, Dangerous Goods
Act 1974.

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Elements and Performance Criteria

element 1

Identify the types of hazardous substances and waste material to be disposed of.

performance criteria

1.1 Hazardous substances and waste materials are identified in relation to site
specific operations.

Range: chemicals – acids, alkalis, hydrocarbons, water treatment

chemicals, asbestos products, sludge, solid effluent, waxes, seals,
equipment catalysts, process wastes.

1.2 Sources of information for the handling and disposal of hazardous substances
and waste materials are identified according to site and manufacturer's
information.

Range: material safety data sheets (MSDS), Chemdata text books,

manufacturer's instructions, container instructions, labels, National
Poisons Centre, site specific environmental effects assessment,
Hazchem, user advice.

1.3 Hazardous substances and waste materials are identified from data.

Range: New Zealand class labels, United Nations number and class,
Hazchem, chemical name, trade name, National Fire Protection
Association labels.

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element 2

Explain legislation and regulations covering the disposal of hazardous substances and
waste material.

performance criteria

2.1 Legislative and regulatory responsibilities are explained as related to site

specific hazardous substances and waste material disposal.

2.2 Procedures and practices for the disposal of hazardous substances and waste
material are identified according to site requirements.

Range: handling, transport, storage.

element 3

Develop a strategy for the disposal of hazardous substances and waste material.

performance criteria

3.1 The situation is assessed according to site procedures to determine the

disposal strategy to be employed.

Range: may include but is not limited to - waste material type and
location, hazardous substance type and location, weather, time of
day.

3.2 The risk to life, property, and environment are assessed according to site
procedures to determine the strategy to be employed.

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3.3 A strategy is developed to enable the hazardous substance or waste material to

be contained and disposed of safely according to regulatory and site
requirements.

element 4

Control the disposal of hazardous substances and waste material.

performance criteria

4.1 Levels of protective clothing and equipment associated with the handling of
each class of hazardous substance and waste material are identified according
to site and regulatory requirements.

4.2 Hazardous substances and waste material are disposed of in accordance with
regulatory and site requirements.

4.3 Monitoring of the disposal process is undertaken to ensure safety and

compliance with regulatory and site specific requirements.

4.4 Hazardous substances and waste material handling and disposal equipment is
decontaminated and maintained in a ready to use condition.

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element 5

Carry out documentation and recording requirements.

performance criteria

5.1 Documents are completed and forwarded to internal and external personnel
according to regulatory and site requirements.

Comments to:

Gas and Petrochemical Industry Training Organisation

Unit Standard Revision
PO Box 160
WELLINGTON

by January 2006.

Please Note: Providers must be accredited by the Qualifications Authority

before they can offer programmes of education and training
assessed against unit standards.

Accredited providers assessing against unit standards must

engage with the moderation system that applies to those unit
standards. [Please refer to relevant Plan ref: 0124]

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