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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare to cut/prune vegetation above ground (using climbing technique) up to the vegetation exclusion zone near live electrical apparatus
  2. Relevant requirements and established procedures to be followed for the work to be performed in accord with the cutting are discussed with all personnel to establish and confirm the work schedule
  3. WHS/OHS policies and procedures to be followed for the work to be performed are received and confirmed
  4. Suggestions to assist and/or improve meeting the cutting of vegetation above ground level outside the climber exclusion zone near electrical apparatus outcomes are made to others involved in the work
  5. Hazards are identified and WHS/OHS risks associated with working near live electrical apparatus are identified and reported according to established procedures
  6. Scope of responsibility under the relevant work permits/access authorisations are identified according to requirements and established procedures with relevant personnel
  7. Resources, including, equipment, tools, approved platforms and personal protective equipment (PPE), required for the job are obtained and confirmed safe and in working order according to established procedures
  8. Relevant responsibilities associated with first aid, working aloft, and/or other related work safety procedures at the worksite are confirmed in accordance with requirements and established procedures to ensure safety measures are followed in the instance of an incident
  9. Client issues, including environmental values, are identified and referred to appropriate personnel in accordance with industry//community standards
  10. Site is prepared to produce a quality outcome, follow sustainable energy principles and practices, and to minimise risk and damage to property, commerce, stock and individuals in accordance with established procedures
  11. Road signs, barriers and warning devices are obtained and positioned in accordance with given instructions and requirements
  12. Pre-operational checks are undertaken to confirm safe and correct operation of tools and equipment for safe use near live electrical apparatus according to requirements and established procedures
  13. Work permits/access authorisations are confirmed and received, where applicable, with relevant personnel for commencement of the work according to requirements and established procedures
  14. Carry out the cutting/pruning of vegetation above ground (using climbing technique) up to the vegetation exclusion zone near live electrical apparatus
  15. Lifting, climbing, working aloft, and use of tools/equipment, techniques and practices are safely followed in accordance with given instructions and according to requirements to eliminate the prospects of incidents
  16. Operational knowledge for the cutting of vegetation above ground level outside the climber exclusion zone near electrical apparatus is confirmed to ensure completion in an agreed timeframe and to quality standards with a minimum of waste according to requirements and established procedures
  17. Cutting of vegetation above ground level outside the climber exclusion zone near electrical apparatus is carried out in accordance with the cutting plan and work schedule and given instructions and established procedures
  18. Hazard warnings and safety signs are recognised and hazards and assessed WHS/OHS risks monitored and reported/referred to immediate authorised personnel for directions according to established procedures
  19. Non-routine events are referred to immediate authorised personnel for directions according to established procedures
  20. Problems associated with cutting vegetation above ground level outside of the vegetation exclusion zone near electrical apparatus are attended to using acquired known solutions and skills related to routine procedures to ensure work instructions and established procedures are met
  21. Ongoing checks of quality of the work are undertaken in accordance with given instructions and established procedures
  22. Complete the cutting/pruning of vegetation above ground (using climbing technique) up to the vegetation exclusion zone near live electrical apparatus
  23. Accidents and/or incidents are actioned and reported to authorised personnel in accordance with established procedures
  24. Worksite is rehabilitated, cleaned up and made safe using sustainable energy principles and practices in accordance with given instructions and established procedures or an agreed standard
  25. Tools, equipment and any surplus resources and materials are, where appropriate, cleaned, checked and returned to storage in accordance with established procedures
  26. Appropriate personnel are notified of work completion according to established procedures
  27. Post-operational checks, minor maintenance and/or relevant documentation of equipment and tools/platform are conducted according to requirements
  28. Requirements for returning work permits and/or access authorisation permits are confirmed, where applicable
  29. Work completion records and report forms/data sheets are completed accurately in accordance with given instructions and established procedures