Range of VariablesThe Range of Variables explains the range of contexts within which the performance and knowledge requirements of this standard may be assessed. The scope of variables chosen in training and assessment may depend on the work situations available |
What factors may necessitate the requirement for maintenance procedures? | Wear, corrosion, design problems, equipment modifications, incorrect use and accidents, acts of nature. |
What information sources may be consulted? | Operational diaries, staff comment and/or personal testing, observation of structures, machinery and equipment, manufacturers in-service updates, operator's manuals, property improvement groups, relevant government departments, other enterprise operators, contractors and service representatives. |
What might be included in a maintenance plan? | Maintenance activities and schedules, maintenance costs and budget details, staff, resource and supply requirements, staff roles and responsibilities, contingency plan for staff and supply problems, reporting requirements, hazard and risk control measures, OHS procedures, personal protective clothing and equipment requirements, and environmental impact control measures. |
What enterprise requirements may be applicable to this standard? | Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), industry standards, production schedules, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), legislative and licensing requirements, work notes, product labels, manufacturers specifications, operator's manuals, enterprise policies and procedures (including waste disposal, recycling and re-use guidelines), and OHS procedures. |
What environmental impacts may be addressed in enterprise environmental policies? | Environmental impacts resulting from excessive noise and exhaust emissions, damage to native vegetation and animals, the unsafe use and disposal of maintenance debris (oil containers, chemical residues), and hazardous substances (fuel, oils). It may also include dust problems, soil disturbance and increased run-off flows from machinery use and unsafe cleaning and servicing activities. |
What OHS requirements may be relevant to this standard? | Systems and procedures for the safe maintenance of property, machinery and equipment including hydraulics and exposed moving parts. Hazard and risk assessment of workplace and maintenance activities and control measures. Safe lifting, carrying and handling techniques including manual handling, and the handling and storage of hazardous substances. The appropriate use, maintenance and storage of personal protective clothing and equipment which may include overalls, gloves, eye and hearing protection, respirator or face mask and boots. Safe systems and procedures for outdoor work including protection from solar radiation, fall protection, confined space entry, the protection of people in the workplace, and the appropriate workplace provision of first aid kits and fire extinguishers. |
What may be included in resource and supply provisions? | Machinery, equipment and materials including welders (arc, gas and MIG), lathes, bench presses, multimeters and ohm meters, inspection pits, lifting and support equipment (jacks, overhead gantry, blocks), power tools (grinders, drills), hand tools (spanners, hammers, screw drivers). Workshop storage requirements may include racks for commonly used steel angle, rods, tube metal, wire, racks or boards for orderly placement of tools. |
What hazards may be encountered in the workplace? | Exposure to loud noise and fumes, solar radiation, dust, mechanical vibration, and hazardous substances (fuel, oils), hazardous atmosphere, oil and grease spills, the presence of bystanders, livestock and wildlife in the workplace, adverse weather conditions, electricity, powerlines, mechanical malfunctions and other machinery including hydraulics and exposed moving parts. |
What relevant information may be documented? | This may include maintenance performance, costs, problems, priorities, solutions, schedules and completed work. |
For more information on contexts, environment and variables for training and assessment, refer to the Sector Booklet. |
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