FWPSAW4208 - Plan for and coordinate timber kiln drying operations
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FWPSAW4208 Plan for and coordinate timber kiln drying operations
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Version 1.0 Issue Date: May 2024
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Confirm type of kiln, kiln controls and workplace drying and kiln management procedures
Review drying and production schedule and confirm production targets, specifications and performance indicators
Confirm workplace health and safety, quality and environmental protection practices and/or procedures for work task
Confirm legislation, standards and codes of practice relevant to timber drying operations
Identify hazards and associated risks, and implement corrective actions according to workplace procedures
Inspect raw materials, identify possible production and quality implications and communicate variations to production methods to team members
Assess pre-drying suitability of product, and remove non-conforming product according to workplace procedures
Communicate drying and production schedule, production targets, specifications and performance indicators to team members
Maintain communication with team members to ensure production schedule and workplace health and safety, environmental protection and quality requirements are met
Plan process cycles and develop timber drying schedule
Confirm capability, capacity and components of timber drying kiln and implement standard operating procedures for kiln
Assist team members to identify faults and rectify or report production problems
Oversee loading of timber according to quantities scheduled for drying and workplace procedures
Check and analyse process trends
Monitor performance of operational personnel according to workplace procedures
Implement modifications for optimum performance in drying process
Check and control seasoning chambers throughout drying process
Assess and confirm timber drying performance, and identify complying product according to workplace procedures
Oversee transfer and storage of dried timber
Respond to breakdowns, disruptions and unplanned events according to workplace procedures
Complete operating logs and seasoning records
Investigate, record and report production problems and equipment faults
Monitor implementation of routine and preventative maintenance and cleaning requirements
Maintain product and material inventory levels to meet production and contingency requirements
Analyse data and observations on drying operations, faults, workplace health and safety incidents and output to identify opportunities for process improvement
Report on production, safety, environment and quality metrics to appropriate personnel according to workplace procedures
Seek comments and feedback from team members to identify opportunities for process improvement
Analyse feasibility of potential process improvements
Document process improvements and communicate to appropriate personnel according to workplace procedures
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FWPSAW4208 - Plan for and coordinate timber kiln drying operations
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