RIICBS312E — Conduct bitumen tanker operations

1 Prepare for bitumen tanker operations

• 1.1Obtain, interpret and confirm work requirements
• 1.2Access, interpret and apply bitumen tanker operations documentation and confirm the work activity is compliant
• 1.3Identify environmental issues and potential hazards, and assess and address risks within scope of own role and according to workplace procedures
• 1.4Select and wear personal protective equipment required for work activities
• 1.5Select plant, tools and equipment required for tasks, check for faults, and report or rectify in scope of own role and check for faults within scope of own role
• 1.6Confirm and comply with environmental protection, safety and traffic management signage requirements
• 1.7Obtain and interpret emergency procedures and identify steps required in case of fire, accident and other emergencies

2 Set up tanker for operation

• 2.1Carry out pre-operational checks on bitumen tanker
• 2.2Fill ancillary tanks and confirm adequate materials are available to perform tanker operations
• 2.3Check tanks to prevent contamination
• 2.4Obtain load details, including amount of any additives

3 Load tanker

• 3.1Carry out pre-start checks and start-up procedures
• 3.2Drive and operate tanker according to job requirements
• 3.3Check previous load details for compatibility
• 3.4Load tank with prescribed amount of material
• 3.5Add and mix additives to specifications
• 3.6Check material temperature and confirm compliance with manufacturer specifications
• 3.7Measure, calculate and record material quantities and additives
• 3.8Heat materials in accordance with manufacturer/supplier instructions

4 Transfer materials

• 4.1Set up transfer site according to job requirements
• 4.2Confirm transfer procedures with depot supervisor or sprayer driver
• 4.3Transfer materials according to job requirements
• 4.4Record details of transferred materials according to workplace procedures

5 Empty tanker and carry out operator maintenance

• 5.1Empty tank into storage or waste and clean tank interior
• 5.2Prepare machine for maintenance
• 5.3Conduct inspection and fault finding
• 5.4Carry out scheduled maintenance tasks according to workplace procedures
• 5.5Process written maintenance records according to workplace procedures

6 Carry out housekeeping activities

• 6.1Clear work area and dispose of and recycle materials as required according to workplace procedures and environmental requirements
• 6.2Clean, check, perform maintenance on in scope of own role, and store plant, tools and equipment

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