The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. |
Hazards may include: | ground stability (e.g. ground condition, recently filled trenches, slopes)overhead hazards (e.g. powerlines, service pipes, trees, buildings etc.)insufficient lightingtraffic (e.g. pedestrians, vehicles, plant)environmental conditions (e.g. wind, lightning, storms, etc.)other specific hazards (e.g. tidal areas, chainsaws, pressure washers, dangerous materials |
Hazard control measures may include: | Refers to the systematic process of eliminating or reducing the risk to personnel and property through the application of controlsIt includes the application of the hierarchy of control - the six-step preference of control measures to manage and control risk:1. elimination2. substitution3. isolation4. engineering control measures5. using safe work practices6. personal protective equipment |
Appropriate standards may include: | codes of practicelegislationAustralian Standardsmanufacturer's specificationsindustry standards (where applicable) |
Elevating work platformmay include: | The operation of a telescoping device, hinged device, or articulated device or any combination of these used to support a platform on which personnel, equipment and materials may be elevated to perform work. Excluded from this definition are platforms of less than 11 metres boom length. The 11 metre boom length shall be taken to mean the greater of the following:(a) The vertical distance from the floor of the platform to the surface supporting the elevating work platform with the platform at its maximum height; or (b) The nominal reach, measured horizontally from the centre point of rotation to the outer edge of the platform in its most extended position |
Communication method may include: | verbal and non-verbal languagewritten instructionssignagehand signalslisteningquestioning to confirm understandingappropriate worksite protocol |
Service logbook may include: | any logbookservice bookhistory record system where the service and maintenance history is kept |
Procedures may include: | manufacturer's guidelines (instructions, specifications, operators manual or checklists)industry operating procedures workplace procedures (work instructions, operating procedures, checklists) |
Safety equipment may include: | safety harnessenergy absorberlanyardanchor points |
Safety devices may include: | horns/sirensaudible and visual reversing devicesoperator restraint devices (platform gate)lights (where applicable) |
Communication equipment may include: | two-way radiosmobile phone |
Ground suitability may include: | rough uneven groundbackfilled groundsoft soilshard compacted soilrockbitumenconcrete |
Stability may include: | deploying outriggersestablishing correct size plates or packingcorrectly positioning plates or packing |
Hazard prevention/control measures may include: | safety tags on electrical switches/isolatorsinsulated powerlinessafety observer used inside exclusion zonedisconnected power traffic barricades and controlsillumination requirementspedestrian controlstrench coversmovement of obstructionspersonal protective equipmentsuitable area for set-upsuitable firm and stable standing |
Relevant plant movements may include: | raising boomlowering boomslewinghingingarticulatingtelescoping |
Best mobile practice may include: | minimum speedgentle acceleration and braking minimum boom/jib lengthavoiding ground depressions |
Unplanned and/or unsafe situationsmay include: | loss of powerfailure of controlscontact with overhead electrical conductorsdamage caused by contact with obstructionsillness of personnel |
Shut down may include: | retracting boom/jib (where applicable)folding boom/jib into the transport positionretracting outriggers/stabilisersidling engine to stabilise temperatureturning off engine (where applicable)removing key from ignition (where applicable) |