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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
Site informationmay include but not be limited to | local conditions such as access and egresswork method statements. |
Hazards may include but not limited to: | ground stability (eg. ground condition, recently filled trenches, slopes)overhead hazards (e.g. power lines, service pipes, trees, buildings, etc)insufficient lightingtraffic (e.g. pedestrians, vehicles, plant)weather (e.g. wind, lightning, storms)other specific hazards (e.g. trip hazards, heights, radio interference, etc). |
Hazard prevention/control measures | The systematic process of eliminating or reducing the risk to personnel and property through the application of controls. It includes the application of the hierarchy of controls, including: 1. elimination. 2. substitution. 3. isolation. 4. engineered control measures. 5. safe work practices. 6. personal protective equipment. |
Appropriate standard s may include: | codes of practicelegislationAustralian Standardsmanufacturer's specificationsindustry standards. |
Lifting Equipment may include but not limited to: | fibre ropeswire ropeschainwire and synthetic slingsshackleseyeboltsbeam clampsplate clampsspreader beamslifting beamspallet forks and cagesconcrete kibblespersonnel boxes. |
Communication Methods may include but are not limited to: | written instructionssignage,hand signalslisteningquestioning to confirm understandingappropriate worksite protocol. |
Cranes may include but not limited to: | tower cranes (including self erecting)portal boom cranesvehicle loading cranesslewing mobile cranesnon-slewing cranesderrick cranes. |
Appropriate personnel may include but are not limited to: | supervisorscolleaguesmanagers who are authorised to take responsibility for the workplace or operations. |
Communication Equipment may include but not limited to: | fixed channel two-way radioswhistlesbells. |
Personal protective equipment (PPE) may include but not limited to: | hard hatsafety bootsgloveshigh visibility clothingreflective vestrelevant breathing, hearing, sight, skin and sun protection. |
Load destination may include but not limited to: | groundloading platformssuspended floorsvehicles. |
Communication signals may include but not limited to: | stop - handstop - whistlehoist up - handhoist up - whistlehoist down - handhoist down - whistleluff boom down - handluff boom down - whistleluff boom up - handluff boom up - whistletelescope out - handtelescope out - whistletelescope in - handtelescope in - whistleslew left - handslew left - whistleslew right - handslew right - whistle. |
Defective Equipment may include but not limited to: | excessive weardamagestretchedbroken wirescut/damaged fibres. |