Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare and plan for gap crossing
- Requirement is received, understood and confirmed with higher authority as necessary
- Resource availability and serviceability is identified and constraints are determined
- Site survey, risk and environmental assessment are conducted
- Suitable bridge design is selected based on site survey and available resources
- Construction/dismantle plan is developed in accordance with design, resources, risks and environmental considerations
- Problems that cannot be resolved locally are referred to higher authority for resolution
- Competence of team members is confirmed and monitored
- Construction team is briefed in accordance with standard procedures
- Outside agencies are liaised with as required
- Occupational health and safety (OH&S) requirements and recognised safety precautions are applied throughout the operation in accordance with standard procedures
- Construct gap crossing
- Construction team is directed and supervised in accordance with construction plan
- All unexpected situations that require a quick and decisive response are recognised and responded to in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures
- Checks are completed for security, alignment and stability
- Support from outside agencies is organised and directed
- Technical advice is provided to higher authority or support agencies
- Gap crossing site and gap crossing are maintained in accordance with standard procedures
- Dismantle gap crossing and refurbish site and equipment
- Construction team is directed and supervised in accordance with dismantle plan
- Gap crossing equipment, tools and materials are recovered, cleaned and maintained
- Gap crossing equipment, tools and materials are either stored or redeployed to another site in accordance with standard procedures
- Site is refurbished in accordance with environmental requirements
- Documentation is completed in accordance with standard procedures
- Post activity analysis is conducted and subsequent recommendations are made in accordance with standard procedures