Range of Variables The Range of Variables explains the contexts within which the performance and knowledge requirements of this standard may be assessed. The scope of variables chosen in particular training and assessment requirements may depend on the work situations available |
What services may need to be located? | Services may include water supply, gas, power (electricity), telecommunications, irrigation, stormwater and drainage. |
How may OHS hazards be identified? | Hazards may be identified through visual inspection of the area, understanding of site and construction plans, and enterprise work procedures. |
What OHS hazards may be associated with supporting the construction of soil profiles? | Hazards may include disturbance or interruption of services, solar radiation, dust, noise, soil and water-borne micro-organisms, chemicals and hazardous substances, manual handling, moving machinery and machinery parts, uneven surfaces and flying and falling objects. |
What safety equipment may be required? | Safety equipment may include signage and barriers. |
What tasks may preparation of the construction site include? | Tasks may include supporting surveying, area measurement, marking out, peg placement and erection of signage and safety barriers. |
What enterprise work procedures may apply to this standard? | Work procedures will be based on sound horticultural principles and practices and may include supervisors oral or written instructions, soil profile construction program, enterprise standard operating procedures (SOPs), specifications, routine maintenance schedules, work notes; product labels and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS); manufacturers service specifications and operators manuals; waste disposal, recycling and re-use guidelines; and OHS procedures. |
What tools, equipment and machinery may be required? | Tools, equipment and machinery may include hand tools such as rakes, shovels, spades, rollers, wheelbarrows, hoses and hose fittings, drag mats, level frames, bunker rakes, and machinery such as bobcats, ditch witches, backhoes, front-end loaders, graders, mechanical rollers, trucks, hydraulic trailers, and tractors and 3-point linkage equipment. |
What personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required to support the construction of soil profiles? | Personal protective equipment may include hat, boots, overalls, gloves, goggles, respirator or face mask, face guard, hearing protection, sunscreen lotion and hardhat. |
What OHS requirements may be relevant to this standard? | OHS requirements may include identifying hazards, assessing and reporting risks, cleaning, maintaining and storing tools, equipment and machinery; appropriate use of personal protective equipment including sun protection, drinking to avoid dehydration, safe operation of tools, equipment and machinery, safe handling, use and storage of chemicals and hazardous substances, correct manual handling, basic first aid, personal hygiene and reporting problems to supervisors. |
What waste material may be relevant to this standard? | Waste material may include unused construction and excavated materials, and plant debris, litter and broken components. Plant-based material may be mulched or composted, plastic, metal, paper-based materials may be recycled, re-used, returned to the manufacturer or disposed of according to enterprise work procedures. |
What tasks may be undertaken to maintain a clean and safe area? | Tasks may include keeping public access paths clear of debris, waste material, tools, equipment and machinery, disabling equipment and machinery after use, using signage and safety barriers during and removing after construction activities are completed, and swiftly and efficiently removing debris and waste from the work area. |
For more information on contexts, environmental implications and variables for training and assessment, refer to the Sector Booklet. |
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