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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 weather conditions |
Work may involve: | exposure to chemicals, and dangerous or hazardous substancesmovements of equipment, goods and vehicles |
Guard rails include: | guard rails installed on level crossings and sharp curves to prevent derailmentguard rails installed on underbridges and near vulnerable structures to limit lateral movement of derailed wagons |
Types of guard rail may vary according to: | rail massrail typebearer typelocation of guard rail (between the running rails or outside the running rails) |
Tools may include: | rail tongsmechanical lifting and handling deviceshand toolssmall planton-track equipment (e.g. dog puller) |
Materials may include: | fastening componentsnew or part worn rail for guard railsspecial steel section guard railssplay railsspecially fabricated 'vee' |
Liaison may include: | internal or external personnel from other work areas (e.g. train controllers, electricians) |
Work may involve: | exposure to chemicals, dangerous or hazardous substancesmovements of equipment, materials and vehicles |
Communication equipment systems may include: | two-way radiostelephones/mobile phonesagreed audible or hand signal |
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include: | company proceduresenterprise proceduresorganisational proceduresestablished procedures |
Depending on work context, safety and personal protective equipment may include: | high visibility clothinghearing protectionglovessunscreensunglassessafety glassesinsect repellentsafety headwearsafety footwearportable radios/mobile phoneshand lampsflagssafety devices |
Information/documents may include: | operational instructions, policies and workplace procedureslocal authority regulations and proceduresnotices, records and requestswork 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 |