1 Training and assessment in competence is required in this area

2 Some additional training may be required and formal assessment of competence is required
3 Fully trained and have been formally assessed as being competent in this area of work
N/A Competence not required for my job role
Employee: - Roles: .SWITCH Competency Framework Self-Assessment Level 1 - Team Dashboard ,SWITCH Competency Framework Self-Assessment
Level 1 - Team Dashboard ,SWITCH Competency Framework Self-Assessment Level 1 - Team Dashboard ,SWITCH Competency Framework Self-
Assessment Level 1 - Team Dashboard ,SWITCH Competency Framework Self-Assessment Level 1 - Team Dashboard ,SWITCH Competency Framework
Self-Assessment Level 1 - Team Dashboard ,
1 - Manual Handling and Lifting of Loads
2 - Make Sure your own Actions Reduce Risks to Health and Safety
3 - Contribute to the Sustainability, Maintenance and Preservation of the Environment
4 - Work with Others to Improve Customer Service
5 - Working with Other People
6 - Manual Collection of Waste
7 - Transportation of Waste
8 - Maintain the Security of Waste Management Facilities
9 - Mechanically Handle Waste
10 - Collect Recyclable Materials
11 - Maintain a Healthy and Safe Working Environment for Waste Management Activities
12 - Comply with Emergency Procedures on Waste Management Activities
13 - Loading a Waste Transport Vehicle
14 - Control the Risk from Vehicle and Plant Movements on Waste Management Facilities
15 - Validation of Waste
16 - Manually Clear Snow and Treat Highways and Land for Ice
17 - Inspection of Vehicles used in Waste Management Facilities
18 - Store Waste and Operating Materials within a Waste Management Facility
19 - Maintain Effective Working Relationships during Recycling Operations
20 - Workplace Hazard Awareness and Control
21 - Use and Maintain Equipment and Machines
22 - Work Safely at Heights
23 - Control the Handover of Recyclable Materials
24 - Sort and Prepare Recyclable Materials for Processing
25 - Operate Plant for the Processing of Recyclable Materials
26 - Perform Street Cleansing Manually
27 - Perform Street Cleansing by Machine
28 - Clean and Maintain External Surfaces and Areas
29 - Loading a Hazardous Waste Transport Vehicle
30 - Loading a Non-hazardous Waste Transport Vehicle
31 - Loading an Inert Waste Transport Vehicle
32 - Use and Maintain Ride-on Powered Equipment
33 - Use and Maintain Non-powered and Hand-held Powered Tools and Equipment
34 - Use and Maintain Pedestrian Controlled Powered Equipment

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1.1 Work in accordance with the Company's safe working practices and
1 1
procedures
1.2 Comply with statutory legislation and regulations including
2 2 2
environmental, criminal and highways legislation
2.1 Identify and respond to emergency situations/accidents in
2 2 2
accordance with organisational procedures
2.2 Understand and comply with the organisational procedures for
3
reporting accidents, incidents and dangerous occurrences
3.1 Understand and comply with the environmental legislation and
2
instructions relevant to my own areas of work
3.2 Report issues of environmental non-compliance within my area of
1
responsibility to the appropriate person
4.1 Comply with and understand my responsibilities in relation to the
1 1 1
health, safety and security arrangements for my area of work
4.2 Identify hazards in and around the work area and understand the
1 1 1 1
procedures for reporting known risks to others
4.3 Understand how to use different methods to reduce risks for any
1 1 1 1
hazards identified in my area of work
4.4 Comply with the Duty of Care regulations and understand how to
report/record any accidents/incidents/and dangerous occurrences to 1 1
relevant persons
4.5 Understand the purpose and importance of COSHH assessments in
1 1 1
all aspects of my work
5.1 Identify the different types of waste and their classification and
2 2
understand the hazards associated with the different types
5.2 Handle waste materials in my job role safely in accordance with
2 2 2
Company Safe Systems of Work & statutory requirements
5.3 Identify compliant and non-compliant waste in my job role and
3 3
understand how to report instances in line with Company procedures
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5.4 Understand and can comply with traffic management systems and
2 2 2
procedures in my area of work
5.5 Use appropriate methods to communicate directions to drivers of
2
vehicles
5.6 Understand the processes for dealing with non-conforming waste 1 1
5.7 Sort & prepare waste materials for processing in accordance with
2 2 2 2 2
standard operating procedures and health and safety requirements
5.8 Identify the appropriate containers for different types of waste and
1 1
materials and determine their storage requirements and capacity
6.1 Recognise behaviours in individuals that could lead to conflict and
3 3 3 3
know how to avoid or diffuse potential situations
6.2 Contact a supervisor and communicate any potential difficulties that
1 1 1
may arise from carrying out planned work
6.3 Work constructively with others in the workplace, with consideration
2 2 2
for others needs in work related matters
6.4 Understand when and how to seek advice from appropriate persons
2 2 2
on work related matters
7.1 Understand the legal and organisational requirements for tasks
2 2 2
which require manual handling and lifting techniques
7.2 Can assess and plan manual handling and lifting tasks and know the
3 3 3
methods to use to identify the weight of a load
7.4 Use the Company guidelines / techniques to determine if a load is
2 2 2
too heavy to lift safely
7.5 Recognise the potential dangers of using unsafe lifting and handling
2 2 2
techniques and the hazards they can cause
7.6 Understand how to apply the correct techniques for lifting and
3 3 3
handling operations which require either dual or team lifting
8.2 Treat customers and clients in line with current customer care
2
standards and procedures
8.3 Identify ways in which customer service might be improved and
2
make suggestions to supervisor
8.4 Understand the importance of customer feedback and how report it
to an appropriate person
8.5 Understand the importance of creating a positive impression on
2
others when carrying out my work
8.6 Understand the Company procedures for dealing with and reporting
acts of bullying, aggression, abusive behaviour and violence to the 3
appropriate person
9.1 Understand the legal, personal and organisational requirements for
working at height including pre work risk assessments, person in N/A N/A N/A
attendance and safe rescue plans
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9.2 Carry out pre use inspections and checks of working at height
N/A N/A N/A
equipment and devices before commencing work
9.3 Use working at height equipment to carry out work in line with safe
N/A N/A N/A
operating practices and Company procedures
9.4 Ensure methods of communication are maintained with the person in
N/A N/A N/A
attendance during working at height
9.5 Carry out the Company approved safe-rescue procedure in the event
N/A N/A N/A
of an incident occurring during a working at height operation