Elements and Performance Criteria
- Inspect facilities and equipment
- Facilities are inspected and assessed for hygiene and safety according to industry standards and Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements.
- Equipment faults or malfunctions are identified and reported for repair or replacement according to enterprise requirements.
- Potential and existing hazards are identified, controlled and reported according to OHS requirements.
- Prepare facilities
- Suitable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is selected, used and maintained according to OHS requirements.
- Shed staff are engaged in the removal of contaminating substances according to industry Quality Assurance (QA) enterprise and environmental requirements.
- Shed staff are directed/assisted in the cleaning of facilities and equipment to industry standards and hazards are eliminated according to OHS requirements.
- Prepare equipment and materials
- Shed staff are directed/assisted in the positioning of tables and equipment.
- Bins/wool pack holders are placed in strategic positions.
- Shed staff are directed/assisted in the positioning of brooms/scrapers.
- Discussions are held with the presser in relation to their understanding of the property requirements.
- Organise the supply of sheep to shearers