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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. |
Hazards may include but are not limited to: | ground conditions (e.g. condition of pavement, slopes)overhead hazards (e.g. power lines, service pipes)traffic (e.g. pedestrians, vehicles, other plant)environmental conditions (e.g. wind, lightning, rain)hoist overloadother specific hazards (e.g. dangerous materials). |
Hazard prevention/control measures may include: | Refers to the systematic process of eliminating or reducing the risk to personnel and property through the application of controls. It includes application of the hierarchy of control, the six step preference of control measures to manage and control risk: elimination substitution isolation engineering control measures using safe work practices personal protective equipment |
Appropriate standards may include: | codes of practicelegislationAustralian standardsmanufacturer specifications. |
Hoist includes: | the operation of a builder's hoist in which personnel, goods and/or materials may be hoisted, and which comprises a car, structure, machinery or other equipment associated with the hoist, and which may be a cantilever hoist, a tower hoist or a multiple winch operation. Included in this definition are situations where winches may be configured to operate as hoists for the transportation of personnel. |
Procedures may include but not limited to: | manufacturer's guidelines (instructions, specifications or checklists)industry operating proceduresworkplace procedures (work instructions, operating procedures, checklists). |
Communication methods may include but not limited to: | verbal and non-verbal languagewritten instructionssignagehand signalslisteningquestioning to confirm understandingappropriate worksite protocolinterfloor/level communications |
Appropriate personnel may include but not limited to: | those associated with the operations of the personnel and materials hoistsupervisorscolleaguesmanagers who are authorised to take responsibility for the workplace or operations. |
Service logbook may include but is not limited to: | any logbookservice bookhistory record system where the service and maintenance history is kept. |
Routine pre start operational checks may include but not limited to: | ground stabilitytower ties/guys are securepower supply is covered by earth leakage protectionpower leads secured above ground level and not attached to scaffolds or building structuretower guides are clean and free of rust and damagesigns are clearly displayed and legiblebrakes and drive mechanismoverhead protectionintercom and signalling systemsbarriers, fencing and gatesfuels, oil and waterlubrication (grease)hoist ropesheaves and anchorage points. |
Communication equipment may include but not limited to: | fix frequency two-way radiosbellsbuzzerslights.NB: where radio communication equipment is used the transmitting frequencies of the equipment must be selected to prevent interference to or from other radio equipment being used in the vicinity of the hoist. |
Safety devices may include but not limited to: | emergency braking systemoverrun limitsgate interlockspersonnel access interlock on hoist roof. |
Appropriate standards may include but are not limited to: | codes of practicelegislationAustralian Standardsmanufacturer's specificationsindustry standards (where applicable). |
Unplanned and/or unsafe situations may include but not limited to: | failure/loss of control e.g. power supply, braking systemfailure of equipment e.g. hydraulic system, broken hoist cable, damaged gear driveenvironmental conditions e.g. wind, lightning, storms. |
Shut down may include but not limited to: | platform positioned at base of towerlock on manual safety brakelanding gates secured to prevent unauthorised accesspower isolated from control panelmains power supply isolated and securedinternal combustion engine idled to stabilise temperatureengine turned offfencing/barriers around base secured to prevent unauthorised accesskey removed (where applicable). |