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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. |
Operations may be conducted: | by day or nightin all relevant weather conditions |
Work may be conducted in: | restricted spacesexposed conditionscontrolled or open environments |
Work may involve: | exposure to chemicals, and dangerous or hazardous substancesmovements of equipment, goods and vehicles |
Structures may include: | underbridgesoverbridgesfootbridgesculvertstunnelsretaining wallsplatformsoverhead wiring structuressignal gantriesnoise barriersservice crossingsbuffer stopslighting towerswater towersturntableselevated roads |
Equipment may include: | manual toolssmall power toolsscaffoldingladderselevated work platform (EWP)boat/barge |
Structures maintenance methods may include: | clearing debrisclearing vegetationclearing drainagecleaning weepholessteel repairs and paintingconcrete repairs |
Liaison may include: | internal/external personnel from other work areas (e.g. train controllers)road authoritieslocal councilslandowners |
Communication equipment may include: | two-way radioscomputerstelephones/mobile phonesagreed audible or hand signals |
Information may be provided: | electronicallyin writing, via forms/documents/plansorally, via face-to-face communicationsvia trackside signals |
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include: | company proceduresenterprise proceduresorganisational proceduresestablished procedures |
Depending on the work context safety and personal protective equipment may include: | high visibility clothinghearing protectionglovessunscreensunglassessafety glassesinsect repellentsafety headwearsafety footwearportable radio/mobile phonehand lampsflagssafety harness and ropesrespirators and gas monitorssafety devices |
Information/documents may include: | operational instructions, policies and workplace procedureslocal authorities procedureswork orderstechnical instructionsmanufacturers or workplace equipment instructions and operation manualsemergency procedure manualstwo-way radio/mobile phone operation proceduresQA plans, data and document controlconditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards |
Applicable regulations and legislation may include: | legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each applicable state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelinesrelevant state/territory regulations, codes of practice and safeworking system requirementsrelevant Australian Standards and related requirements, including AS 4292relevant state/territory OH&S legislationrelevant state/territory environmental protection legislation |