EUSTPC05 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.

It includes checking that the facilities for receiving and storing material and reagents are fit for purpose, that the material and reagents being delivered meet specification and are stored in a manner that prevents deterioration, handling materials and reagents safely and monitoring stock levels.

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 there is sufficient storage capacity to receive chemicals, reagents and other consumables
  2. check that suitable access arrangements are 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 for receiving, storing and handling processing chemicals, reagents and other consumables
  6. use required personal protective equipment (PPE) that is suitable for handling chemicals, reagents or other consumables, checking its condition before use
  7. use handling processes to match the requirements of chemicals, reagents and other consumables
  8. confirm all the chemicals, reagents, and other consumables for treatment processing are of the specified quality and meet delivery specification
  9. follow appropriate quality control procedures, including sampling procedures
  10. check that deliveries are made to the correct storage facility
  11. handle chemicals, reagents or other consumables in accordance with safe working procedures
  12. keep material wastage to a minimum by working efficiently
  13. ensure any equipment is used in line with safety requirements
  14. resolve any problems where the chemicals, reagents or other consumables do not meet delivery or safety requirements
  15. store the materials in the designated place
  16. check that the materials for storage are protected to avoid deterioration
  17. rotate stock in line with organisational procedures
  18. monitor and periodically check materials for discrepancies in stock levels
  19. dispose of stock safely and in line with organisational procedures
  20. resolve situations where the storage facilities do not meet the storage requirements
  21. record all data relating to chemicals, reagents or other consumables in line with organisational procedures
  22. complete and maintain required documentation relating to chemicals, reagents or other consumables in an auditable format
  23. provide access to delivery records on request
  24. store delivery records in the designated place
  25. follow security procedures in line with organisational protocols and policies
  26. report any defective handling equipment or its unavailability to the designated person

Knowledge and understanding

You need to know and understand:

  1. water industry legislation, standards, codes of practice, and industry regulations for health, safety, and hygiene in relation to your job role
  2. water industry legislation, standards, codes of practice, and industry regulations for environmental protection and measures to reduce harmful emissions and substances in relation to your job role
  3. the organisation’s procedures for receiving and chemicals, reagents and other consumables
  4. the distinguishing features, basic operating principles and key parameters for chemical dosing and control including those related to pumps, level detection, bunds, gas detection, vacuum, tank conditions, stock rotation, flow monitors, duty changes, leak detection, pipework, pressure detection, dose rates, motive/carrier water
  5. when deliveries of chemicals, reagents and other consumables should be rejected and the organisation’s delivery rejection procedures
  6. the organisation’s storage and stock rotation procedures
  7. the organisation’s process for safe working practices when dealing with equipment, instrumentation and environment, including lone working and personal protective equipment (PPE)
  8. the organisation’s procedures for dealing with spillages and emissions of chemicals, reagents and other consumables
  9. when to report defective handling equipment and storage facilities
  10. the organisation’s reporting lines and procedures
  11. the organisation’s quality control procedures in relation to chemicals, reagents and other consumables
  12. current regulations related to the control of hazardous substances
  13. the importance of storing data in accordance with organisational requirements
  14. the organisations procedures for assessing risk
  15. dangerous substances and explosive atmospheres and their impact
  16. the organisation’s procedures for recording, documenting and storing information
  17. the role and purpose of data audit trails in quality assurance, health and safety and for regulatory requirements
  18. protocols and policies for confidentiality, cyber security and site security and why they are important