Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare to commission.
- OHS procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and understood.
- Established OHS risk control measures and procedures are followed in preparation for the work.
- Safety hazards, which have not previously been identified, are documented and risk control measures devised and implemented in consultation with appropriate personnel.
- The extent of commissioning is determined from reports and other documentation and from discussion with appropriate personnel.
- Appropriate personnel are consulted to ensure the work is co-ordinated effectively with others involved on the work site.
- Tools, equipment and testing devices needed to program and commission are obtained in accordance with established procedures and checked for correct operation and safety.
- Commission fire protection systems.
- OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed.
- The need to test or measure live is determined in strict accordance with OHS requirements and when necessary conducted within established safety procedures.
- Circuits/machines/plant are checked as being isolated where necessary in strict accordance OHS requirements and procedures.
- Fire protection system components are verified as complying with design specifications and regulations.
- Fire protection devices are checked for correct location and alignment.
- Fire protection functions are tested in accordance with commissioning requirements.
- Sources of fire protection system anomalies are identified and corrected.
- Decisions for dealing with unexpected situations are made from discussions with appropriate persons and job specifications and requirements.
- Methods for dealing with unexpected situations are selected on the basis of safety and specified work outcomes.
- Commissioning activities are carried out efficiently without waste of materials or damage to apparatus and the surrounding environment or services and using sustainable energy practices.
- Complete and report programming and commissioning activities.