MSS025034 — Collect and evaluate groundwater data

1 Confirm groundwater data requirements with supervisor

• 1.1Confirm the scope and purpose of sampling and monitoring data requirements
• 1.2Read and interpret available site information, including site plan, bore locations, construction and history of sampling and monitoring to identify factors relevant to current work
• 1.3Confirm the sampling methods, locations, numbers and types of samples, and duration and frequency of sampling from workplace or client’s sampling plan
• 1.4Check that all sampling and testing procedures are in accordance with client or workplace requirements, standards and guidelines

2 Prepare for groundwater sampling and monitoring

• 2.1Identify site and sampling hazards and review work, health and safety (WHS) procedures to determine control measures
• 2.2Liaise with relevant personnel to arrange site access and obtain any clearances and/or permits
• 2.3Read and interpret field sampling procedures and sample preparation methods required for specific laboratory analyses
• 2.4Select purging and sampling equipment and sampling conditions to achieve representative samples and preserve sample integrity during collection, storage and transit
• 2.5Obtain and prepare all reagents, solutions, standards and blanks for field use
• 2.6Select field test equipment and instruments and check operation and calibration in accordance with methods, procedures and manufacturer instructions
• 2.7Assemble all sampling equipment, field test equipment, materials, containers and safety equipment and stow for safe transport
• 2.8Arrange suitable transport to, from and around site

3 Establish monitoring well or bore using manual methods

• 3.1Confirm location of well or bore and groundwater monitoring requirements using site sampling and monitoring plan
• 3.2Examine the well or bore area to identify possible hazards and apply controls
• 3.3Check proposed well/bore construction method to identify contamination risks and liaise with supervisor on action to be taken
• 3.4Check that casing and any other materials used in the bore are free of contaminants
• 3.5Check that tools and sampling equipment are cleaned thoroughly before construction of well or bore commences
• 3.6Check that protective casings and screens are kept in their protective coverings prior to installation
• 3.7Provide advice and/or guidance to other personnel on action to be taken to prevent and correct contamination issues
• 3.8Monitor process to accurately log samples and prevent their contamination

4 Conduct representative sampling of groundwater

• 4.1Locate sampling locations and services at the site and identify possible hazards and control measures
• 4.2Conduct sufficient measurements to accurately determine water level and bore depth
• 4.3Record bore and environmental conditions and any atypical observations made during sampling that may impact on sample representativeness or integrity
• 4.4Conduct purging in accordance with defined procedure or method, collect the waste and decontaminate the equipment used
• 4.5Collect required representative samples and ensure all controls, blanks and replicate samples are correctly integrated into the sampling process
• 4.6Record information and label samples in accordance with chain of custody and traceability requirements
• 4.7Filter and prepare samples to preserve their integrity for subsequent analysis
• 4.8Secure and transport samples back to base in accordance with workplace procedures and guidelines

5 Conduct field testing of groundwater

• 5.1Assemble monitoring instruments, equipment and reagents required for field tests and conduct pre-use checks in accordance with manufacturer instructions
• 5.2Retrieve samples for designated field tests or locate established locations for in-situ testing
• 5.3Set up, calibrate and operate equipment and instruments in accordance with test methods, procedures and manufacturer instructions
• 5.4Take sufficient measurements of groundwater field parameters to obtain reliable data and in accordance with specified methods and procedures
• 5.5Record all field observations and data and transfer accurately to workplace information database

6 Process and interpret groundwater data

• 6.1Read and interpret test data noting atypical observations
• 6.2Check that calculated values are consistent with expectations and recalculate to correct any errors
• 6.3Estimate and document uncertainty of measurements in accordance with workplace procedures
• 6.4Record and report processed results in accordance with workplace procedures
• 6.5Interpret trends in data and results and report out-of-specification or atypical results promptly to relevant personnel
• 6.6Determine any obvious procedure or equipment problems which led to atypical data or results
• 6.7Compare results with established groundwater quality standards and/or statutory environmental quality concentration limits
• 6.8Finalise reporting of results in accordance with workplace requirements

7 Maintain a safe work environment

• 7.1Use defined safe work practices and personal protective equipment (PPE) to ensure personal safety and that of others
• 7.2Rehabilitate sampling site to render it safe and to minimise environmental impact
• 7.3Clean and decontaminate equipment, containers, work area and vehicles according to workplace procedures
• 7.4Check serviceability of equipment before storage
• 7.5Minimise the generation of wastes and environment impacts
• 7.6Liaise with relevant personnel for the safe collection of hazardous wastes for disposal

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