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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: | day or nightin a variety of weather conditions |
Environment may include: | movement of equipment, goods, materials and vehicular traffic |
Customers may be: | internal or external |
Mobile crane may be involved in work in a range of industry sectors including: | construction and demolitionmanufacturingwaterfrontminingprimary industryutilities (electricity, gas, water)arboriculturalswimming poolquarrying |
Maintenance may include: | routine inspections of crane and its associated equipmentchecks prior to operationschecks on completion of operationschecks on completion of repairs |
Routine checks/servicing may include: | checking and topping up of water levelsreplacement of oilsreplacement of air in tyreschecking pressure, fluid leaks, temperaturechecking tightness of bolts, fixtures, attachments and fittings to ensure they are within specificationschecking for cracks, surface or structural faults or other damage |
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include: | company proceduresenterprise proceduresorganisational proceduresestablished procedures |
Safety checks may include: | warning devicesoperating lights or audible cuesbraking and transmissionslifting devicessteering and suspensionwindscreen wipersisolation switches and shut down devicesmechanical, electrical, electronic, hydraulic or pneumatic components |
Hazards may include: | power linesnoise, light, energy sourcesoverhead service linessurrounding buildings, structures, facilitiesunderground servicesobstructionsuneven or unstable ground and recently filled trenchesstationary and moving machinery and equipmenthazardous or dangerous materialstraffic hazards and congestionother vehicles and personnel |
Hazard management is: | consistent with the principle of hierarchy of control with elimination, substitution, isolation and engineering control measures being selected before safe working practices and personal protective equipment |
Consultative processes may involve: | other employees and supervisorsmanagementunion representativesclientsindustrial relations and OH&S specialistsother professional or technical staff |
Requirements for access and/or lift may include: | site restrictions and proceduresauthorities and permitshours of operationinductionslings, chains, nets, brackets and other specialised lifting equipmentnoise restrictionspersonal protective equipmentsupport trucksadditional gear and equipmentcommunications equipment |
Personal protective equipment may include: | glovessafety headwear and footwearsunscreen, sunglasses and safety glassestwo-way radioshigh visibility clothing |
Documentation/records may include: | codes of practice and regulatory requirements concerning crane maintenance and safetyoperations manuals including load charts and crane and rigging manualscompetency standards and training materialsjob specifications and proceduresmanufacturers specificationsworkplace operating procedures and policiessupplier and/or client instructionsmaterial safety data sheetscommunications technology equipment, oral, aural or signed communicationspersonal and work area procedures and practicesinduction documentationconditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including:workplace agreements and awardsoccupational health&safety proceduresstandards and certification requirementsquality assurance proceduresemergency procedures |
Applicable regulations and legislation may include: | relevant state/territory regulations pertaining to the maintenance and safety of mobile cranesrelevant state/territory OH&S legislationrelevant state/territory environmental protection legislation |