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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to operate specialised data information equipment near live electrical apparatus
   • Work instructions are received, analysed and confirmed, as necessary, by site inspection
2. Relevant requirements and established procedures for the work are communicated to all personnel and identified for all worksites
3. Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) policies and procedures related to requirements and established procedures for the operation of specialised data information equipment near live electrical apparatus that are used on the poles are obtained and confirmed
4. Work is prioritised and sequenced following consultation with others for completion within acceptable timeframes and in accordance with established procedures
5. Hazards are identified; WHS/OHS risks assessed and control measures prioritised, implemented and monitored according to established procedures
6. Relevant work permits are obtained, where necessary, to access and perform work according to requirements and/or established procedures
7. Resources, including specialised data information equipment, tools and personal protective equipment (PPE), required for the job are obtained and confirmed in working order
8. Relevant person responsible for first aid and/or related work safety procedures at the worksite are confirmed in accordance with established procedures to ensure safety measures are followed in the instance of an incident
9. Liaison and communication issues with appropriate personnel, clients and land owners are resolved to carry out work, where necessary
10. Site is prepared according to the work schedule and to minimise risk and damage to property, commerce and individuals in accordance with established procedures
11. Personnel participating in the work are fully briefed and respective responsibilities confirmed in accordance with established procedures, where necessary
12. Traffic management plan is identified and road signs, barriers and warning devices are positioned in accordance with requirements, where necessary
13. Pre-operational checks are undertaken to confirm safe and correct operation of specialised data information equipment for safe use near live electrical apparatus according to requirements and established procedures
14. Operate specialised data information equipment near live electrical apparatus
    • WHS/OHS and sustainable energy and environmental principles and practices to reduce the incidents of accidents and minimise waste are monitored and followed in accordance with requirements and established procedures
15. Specialised data information equipment is selected appropriate to the task requirements and used to produce desired outcome
16. Lifting and use of tools and equipment, techniques and practices are safely followed in accordance with established procedures and confirmed to eliminate the prospects of incidents
17. Specialised data information equipment, techniques and practices are safely followed in accordance with given instructions and requirements and confirmed to eliminate the prospects of incidents, taking into account prevailing site conditions
18. Hazard warnings and safety signs are recognised, hazards identified and WHS/OHS risks reported to immediate appropriate personnel for directions according to established procedures
19. Specialised data information equipment is safely operated near live electrical apparatus in accordance with the work schedule, requirements, instructions and established procedures
20. Non-routine events are referred to immediate appropriate personnel for directions according to established procedures
21. Problems associated with the operation of specialised data information equipment near live electrical apparatus is attended to using acquired known solutions and skills related to routine procedures to ensure work instructions and established procedures are met
22. Unplanned events during the operation of specialised data information equipment near live electrical apparatus are responded to within the scope of established procedures
23. Known solutions to a variety of problems are applied using acquired knowledge and associated skills
24. Ongoing checks of quality of the work are undertaken in accordance with instructions and established procedures
25. Complete the operation of the specialised data information equipment near live electrical apparatus
    • Work undertaken is checked against work schedule for conformance with requirements and anomalies reported in accordance with established procedures
26. Accidents and/or injuries are reported in accordance with requirements/established procedures, where applicable
27. Worksite is rehabilitated, cleaned up and made safe in accordance with established procedures
28. Specialised data information equipment is cleaned, checked and returned to storage in accordance with established procedures
29. Post-operational checks, minor maintenance and/or relevant documentation of specialised data information equipment is conducted according to requirements
30. Relevant work permits are signed off and poles and structures returned to service in accordance with requirements, where required
31. Work completion records, reports and/or documentation and information are finalised and processed and appropriate personnel notified in accordance with established procedures

Range Statement

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment. Non-essential conditions may be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

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