Elements and Performance Criteria
- Inspect and test saw and equipment
- Applicable occupational health and safety (OHS), environmental, legislative and organisational requirements relevant to assessing and maintaining saw performance are identified and followed
- Information relating to current and past performance problems is obtained and reviewed to assess process problems
- Saw and equipment are observed under a range of operating conditions to determine the extent of the problems
- Timber fed through saw is examined to determine potential causes of cutting problem
- Saw and equipment are inspected to identify worn, broken and loose components in line with manufacturer instructions and recommendations
- Equipment lock-out procedures are applied in line with OHS and workplace procedures
- Communication with others is established and maintained in line with OHS requirements
- Assess technical performance
- Technical performance of sawing operation is assessed to identify future improvements in line with site procedures
- Technical performance is compared against other equipment to determine possible efficiencies
- Options for new equipment are assessed to determine feasibility of improvements in performance
- Endorsement from appropriate personnel of identified improvements is obtained as required
- Rectify saw problems
- Potential causes are diagnosed through the occurring problem and its characteristics
- Assessed causes are validated by reference to other trades and by operations personnel
- Multiple causes are assessed and action is planned, with alternative courses of action canvassed with relevant personnel to identify and agree on preferred option
- Selected course of action is implemented and cutting results are re-examined and reviewed
- Action and results are communicated to appropriate personnel
- Causes of cutting problems and actions taken are accurately recorded and reported in line with site procedures