ELEMENTS | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1 | Inspect and test elevating work platform | 1.1 | Work platform is visually inspected prior to operation for evidence of damage, structural weakness or interference in accordance with pre-operational safety check procedures |
1.2 | Routine pre-operational equipment checks are carried out in accordance with available checklists |
1.3 | Work platform logbook is checked, service requirements are noted and maintenance personnel are advised of requirements |
1.4 | Elevating work platform is started in accordance with manufacturer guidelines and start-up procedures for operations, and abnormal noise or movement is reported to authorised person for corrective action |
1.5 | Start-up checks are conducted in accordance with manufacturer specifications and company procedures to ensure work platform and equipment are operating correctly |
1.6 | Faults are corrected or reported to authorised person for corrective action in accordance with company procedures |
1.7 | Operating and emergency controls are checked for correct operation in accordance with manufacturer specifications, including use of emergency decent device |
1.8 | Boom is lowered under simulated emergency conditions to check for operational effectiveness |
1.9 | Gear and accessories are checked and damaged or worn gear is segregated and reported to authorised person for testing/repair/destruction |
1.10 | Results of inspections are recorded and reported in accordance with company procedures |
2 | Assess job requirements and work | 2.1 | Briefing, handover details, authorisations and clearances are received, interpreted and clarified in accordance with company and site procedures, and legislative requirements |
2.2 | Work area is inspected, potential hazards are identified and appropriate elimination or control measures are selected |
2.3 | Weight of load including personnel and equipment, is correctly estimated to ensure job is within limits of work platform capacity |
3 | Plan work and set up for lift | 3.1 | Work plan is developed and agreed with relevant workplace personnel, including hazard prevention/control measures, and safety and emergency procedures in line with applicable Australian Standards |
3.2 | Suitable firm and level standing is chosen and prepared for location of elevating work platform |
3.3 | Outriggers and stabilisers are correctly deployed and positioned in accordance with manufacturer instructions and appropriate Australian Standards |
3.4 | Appropriate plates or packing are correctly used under footplates as required to adequately distribute loading |
3.5 | Ground is checked before and after packing is installed to ensure it is firm enough to bear load |
3.6 | Job plan is developed including hazard prevention/control measures and safety procedures in accordance with applicable Australian Standards and equipment manufacturer specifications |
3.7 | Work platform load chart is located and information on permissible loads, radii and heights is taken into account in planning job |
3.8 | Job requirements, and workplace rules and procedures are taken into account in job plan |
3.9 | Job plan is discussed and confirmed with relevant personnel |
3.10 | Work gear and tools are properly stowed in elevating work platform in accordance with Australian Standards, company procedures and guides |
4 | Carry out elevation | 4.1 | Configuration and operation of elevating work platform are checked as required to ensure safe lift |
4.2 | Operation of work platform is carried out in accordance with job plan, appropriate Australian Standard and manufacturer specifications |
5 | Implement planned hazard control strategies | 5.1 | Load is constantly monitored to ensure safety of personnel, load and structural stability |
5.2 | Unplanned situations are responded to in accordance with company procedures, in a manner that minimises risk to personnel and equipment |
5.3 | Required signals are correctly given, interpreted and followed in accordance with appropriate Australian Standards |
6 | Pack up work platform | 6.1 | Elevating work platform is shut down using correct sequence of procedures in accordance with manufacturer instructions |
6.2 | Routine post-operational equipment checks are carried out in accordance with manufacturer instructions and available checklists, and defects are recorded and reported in accordance with company procedures |
6.3 | Elevating work platform is dismantled in accordance with job plan, manufacturer instructions and relevant statutory regulations |
6.4 | Outriggers and stabilisers are secured and stowed in accordance with manufacturer instructions |
6.5 | Elevating work platform is correctly stowed and secured in accordance with manufacturer instructions and company procedures |