Elements and Performance Criteria
- Identify the need for the use of personal protective equipment
- Adhere to emergency procedures for working with molten metal and glass
- Identify, assess and control hazardous conditions operating in a heavy engineering environment
- Observe good OHS practices
- Hazardous areas and materials associated with molten metal/glass are identified and potential risks are identified.
- Safety signs and symbols are identified and understood.
- Equipment (including personal protective equipment) is used according to specifications and standard operating procedures.
- Personal protective equipment is inspected and maintained in good order and stored for reuse.
- Hazardous items associated with task are identified and removed from hot material area if required and assessed and controlled.
- Housekeeping duties are performed according to standard operating procedure to maintain a safe working environment and include the safe use, accessibility and maintenance of PPEs.