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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Perform pre-start checks
   • Perform pre-start checks of all plant and equipment in strict accordance with manufacturer and enterprise requirements
   • Inspect, activate and check for safe operation of all plant and equipment attachments consistent with standard operating procedures (SOPs)
2. Plan work load
   • Inspect work areas to identify hazards and implement the appropriate prevention and control measures
   • Erect relevant safety signs and barricades and take appropriate precautions to safeguard all site and non-site personnel
   • Select and use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
   • Inspect work area to determine appropriate path for the movement of vehicular traffic
   • Check relevant work permits are issued and received by authorised personnel
   • Confirm job requirements and expectations with relevant personnel
   • Clarify non-standard requirements
   • Identify materials to be moved
   • Identify and clarify material movements required
3. Shift loads
   • Assess weight of load by specified methods to ensure compliance with equipment load plate specifications
   • Use the appropriate process, equipment and attachments to shift loads
   • Observe all regulatory requirements regarding shifting loads
   • Smoothly and consistently move controls and vehicle or equipment within safe operating practices and limits
   • Use standard communication signals to coordinate safe movement of load
   • Stack loads ensuring the stability of the stack without creating a hazard to personnel and equipment
   • Perform emergency evasive action should the need arise
4. Close down plant and equipment
   • Close down plant and equipment
   • Park or store and secure plant and equipment
   • Perform post-operational checks
   • Clean down plant and equipment and dispose of waste
5. Rectify routine problems
   • Identify and rectify faults and equipment failure
   • Maintain records and log books of equipment operations
   • Identify non-routine problems and report to designated person