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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan to maintain energised transmission lines using HV live work stick method
   • Work schedules, construction plans, drawings, workplace procedures and material lists are obtained and analysed
2. Job requirements and workplace procedures are identified and communicated with relevant personnel
3. Hazards are identified, WHS/OHS risks assessed and control measures prioritised, implemented and monitored in accordance with workplace procedures
4. Work is prioritised and sequenced for completion within acceptable timeframes following consultation with relevant personnel and in accordance with workplace procedures
5. Risk control measures are identified, prioritised and evaluated against the work schedule
6. Relevant work permits are obtained and signed in accordance with workplace procedures
7. Equipment, tools and personal protective equipment (PPE) required for work are identified, obtained and confirmed in working order
8. Relevant personnel at worksite are confirmed current in first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and other rescue procedures in accordance with job requirements and/or workplace procedures
9. Liaison and communication issues with authorised personnel, authorities, clients and land owners are resolved to perform work, as required
10. Worksite is prepared to minimise risk, damage to property, commerce and individuals in accordance with workplace procedures
11. Personnel participating in work are fully briefed and responsibilities confirmed in accordance with workplace procedures
12. Traffic management is planned and implemented in accordance with workplace procedures
13. Carry out the maintenance of energised transmission lines using HV live work stick method
    • WHS/OHS, sustainable energy and environmental principles and practices are monitored and actioned to reduce incidents of accidents in accordance with workplace procedures
14. First aid, CPR and other rescue procedures are performed in accordance with job requirements and/or workplace procedures
15. Requirements for lifting, climbing, working at heights, confined spaces and use of power tools/equipment are followed in accordance with workplace procedures
16. Hazard warnings and safety signs are recognised and hazards and assessed WHS/OHS risks are reported to immediate authorised personnel for directions in accordance with established procedures
17. Auto-reclose devices and associated circuits are rendered inoperative and necessary work documentation obtained in accordance with workplace procedures
18. Remedial actions are taken to overcome shortfalls encountered in the work schedule in accordance with job requirements and workplace procedures
19. Maintenance of energised HV overhead electrical transmission apparatus is performed in accordance with work schedules, job requirements and workplace procedures
20. Energised HV overhead electrical transmission apparatus is maintained to ensure completion in agreed timeframes, to quality standards and with minimum waste in accordance with workplace procedures
21. Solutions to non-routine problems are identified and actioned in accordance with workplace procedures
22. Quality checks of work are undertaken in accordance with industry standards and workplace procedures
23. Complete the maintenance of energised transmission lines using HV live work stick method
    • Completed work is checked against work schedule, construction plans and drawings for compliance and anomalies are reported in accordance with workplace procedures
24. WHS/OHS and environmental incidents are reported in accordance with workplace procedures, as required
25. Worksite is cleaned and confirmed safe in accordance with workplace procedures
26. Tools, equipment, surplus resources and materials are, where appropriate, cleaned, checked and returned to storage in accordance with workplace procedures
27. Relevant work permits are signed off and client/customer advised in accordance with workplace procedures
28. Work records, reports and/or documentation are completed in accordance with workplace 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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