23504 Describe Adhesives, Solvents, and Hazardous Materials Used in the Industrial Textile

NZQA registered unit standard 23504 version 2 Page 1 of 4

Title Describe adhesives, solvents, and hazardous materials used in the industrial textile fabrication industry

Level 3 Credits 3

Purpose This theory-based unit standard is for people who work in the industrial textile fabrication industry. People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of: adhesives; sealants and waterproofing agents; solvents; materials that constitute hazardous waste; and using and storing hazardous materials, used in the industrial textile fabrication industry.

Classification Industrial Textile Fabrication > Industrial Textile Fabrication Core Skills

Available grade Achieved

Explanatory notes

Legislation relevant to this unit standard includes but is not limited to – the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992; Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996; Resource Management Act 1991; Lead Process Regulations 1950; Spray Coating Regulations 1962; Approved Code of Practice for the Safe Use of Isocyanates 1994; and local body regulations relating to the storage and use of hazardous materials.

Outcomes and evidence requirements

Outcome 1

Demonstrate knowledge of adhesives used in the industrial textile fabrication industry.

Evidence requirements

1.1 Types of adhesives and their uses are described in accordance with adhesive manufacturer specifications.

Range includes but is not limited to – double sided tape, contact adhesives, polyvinyl acetate (PVA) glue, hot melt glue, spray adhesives, seaming tape, Dacron tape, polyurethane (PU) glue.

1.2 Principles of how adhesives cure are explained in accordance with manufacturer specifications.

Range air curing, heat curing, moisture curing.

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1.3 Use and application of tools and equipment suitable for using adhesives are described in accordance with manufacturer specifications.

Range includes but is not limited to – sealer gun, cartridge, tube, cleaning solvent, specialised glue gun, heated rollers.

1.4 Safety precautions when working with adhesives are identified in accordance with manufacturer specifications and company requirements.

1.5 Procedures for bonding fabrics are described in accordance with manufacturer specifications.

Outcome 2

Demonstrate knowledge of sealants and waterproofing agents used in the industrial textile fabrication industry.

2.1 Sealants and waterproofing agents and their uses are identified from manufacturer specifications.

2.2 Storage procedures for sealants and waterproofing agents are described in accordance with manufacturer specifications and legislative requirements.

Outcome 3

Demonstrate knowledge of solvents used in the industrial textile fabrication industry.

3.1 Solvents and their uses are described in accordance with the solvent manufacturer specifications.

3.2 Storage procedures for solvents are described in accordance with manufacturer specifications and legislative requirements.

Outcome 4

Demonstrate knowledge of materials that constitute hazardous waste used in the industrial textile fabrication industry.

Range paint materials, chemicals, solvents, petrol, oil, adhesives, cleaning materials, rags, lead dust, asbestos dust, masking materials, plastic materials, chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), deployed air bag, acids.

4.1 Hazardous materials are identified in accordance with manufacturer specifications and legislative requirements.

4.2 Purposes of hazardous materials are identified in accordance with manufacturer specifications and legislative requirements.

4.3 Instructions that will enable the materials to be handled and stored safely are identified in accordance with manufacturer specifications.

Range safety data sheets, labelling.

4.4 The effects of hazardous waste materials on the environment are identified in accordance with manufacturer specifications and legislative requirements.

Range people, ozone layer, plants, waterways.

4.5 Hazardous waste material emergency handling procedures are identified in accordance with manufacturer specifications, and legislative and company requirements.

Outcome 5

Demonstrate knowledge of using and storing hazardous materials used in the industrial textile fabrication industry.

5.1 Hazards related to using and storing hazardous materials are identified in accordance with manufacturer specifications and legislative requirements.

Range includes but is not limited to – fire, fumes, toxic dust, spontaneous combustion, contamination.

5.2 Storage areas for hazardous materials are identified for the materials being stored in accordance with manufacturer specifications and legislative requirements.

Range dangerous goods store, sealed cabinets in the workshop, separate storage areas in the workplace.

5.3 Safe working practices when using and storing hazardous material are described in accordance with legislative requirements and manufacturer specifications.

Range personal safety; safety of others; vehicle, building, tools, environmental, and equipment safety.

5.4 Procedures that enable hazardous waste to be disposed of are identified in accordance with manufacturer specifications, legislative and company requirements, and local body regulations.

Range paint materials, chemicals, solvents, lead dust, masking materials, plastic materials, filler dust.

5.5 Legislation dealing with the usage, storage, and disposal of hazardous waste materials is identified.

Planned review date 31 December 2019

Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions Process Version Date Last Date for Assessment Registration 1 26 March 2007 N/A Rollover 2 27 January 2015 N/A

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