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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. |
Hazards | May include but not limited to: ground stability (e.g. ground condition or slopes for load placement) overhead hazards (e.g. powerlines, service pipes) insufficient lighting traffic (e.g. pedestrians, vehicles, plant) environmental conditions (e.g. wind, lightning, storms) other specific hazards (e.g. dangerous materials) |
Hazard control measures | Refers to the systematic process of eliminating or reducing the risk to personnel and property through the application of controls It includes the application of the hierarchy of control, the six-step preference of control measures to manage and control risk: 1 elimination 2 substitution 3 isolation 4 engineering control measures 5 using safe work practices 6 personal protective equipment |
Appropriate standards | May include: codes of practice legislation Australian standards manufacturer's instructions industry standards (where applicable) |
Associated personnel | May include but not limited to: riggers doggers |
Crane | Includes derrick cranes comprising a strut-boom crane with its boom pivoted at the base of a mast which is either guyed (guy-derrick) or held by backstays (stiff-leg derrick) and which is capable of luffing under load |
Appropriate | May include but not limited to: crane capabilities environmental conditions (e.g. wind, lightning, storms etc.) |
Communication method | May include but not limited to: verbal and non-verbal language written instructions signage hand signals listening questioning to confirm understanding appropriate worksite protocol |
Ground stability | May include but not limited to: environmental conditions (e.g. wind, lightning, storms, etc.) |
Signage and labels | May include but not limited to: crane data plates/labels load charts crane decals control labels |
Crane configuration | May include but not be limited to: boom/jib backstays and counterweights guys |
Procedures | May include but not limited to: manufacturer's guidelines (instructions, specifications or checklists) industry operating procedures workplace procedures (work instructions, operating procedures, checklists) |
Controls | May include but not limited to: luffing levers hoisting and lowering levers slewing levers including brake |
Service logbook | May include bur not limited to: any logbook service book history record system where the service and maintenance history is kept |
Crane safety devices | May include but not limited to: audible and visual warning devices lights function limits |
Communication equipment | May include but not limited to: two-way radios whistles bells buzzers NB: where radio communication equipment is used the transmitting frequencies of the equipment must be selected to prevent interference to or from other radio equipment being used in the vicinity of the crane |
Hazard prevention/control measures | May include but not limited to: safety tags on electrical switches/isolators insulated powerlines safety observer used inside exclusion zone disconnected power traffic barricades and control/s pedestrian controls trench covers movement of obstructions personal protective equipment adequate illumination |
Test lift means | The load is lifted just clear of the lifting plane to allow for checks to be safely made in consultation with associated personnel to ensure that: near capacity loads do not overload the crane loads of unusual shape or weight distribution are correctly slung load measuring equipment can be used to verify the calculated weight of the load all crane equipment is functioning properly adjustments to the slinging can be made in a safe manner |
Relevant crane movements | May include but not limited to: luffing slewing hoisting and lowering loads |
Communication signals | May include but not limited to: stop - hand stop - whistle hoist up - hand hoist up - whistle hoist down - hand hoist down - whistle luff boom down - hand luff boom down - whistle luff boom up - hand luff boom up - whistle slew left - hand slew left - whistle slew right - hand slew right - whistle |
Unplanned and/or unsafe situations | May include but not limited to: failure/loss of control (e.g. slew brakes, hoist drum) failure of equipment (e.g. hydraulic system) environmental conditions (e.g. wind, lightning, storms, etc.) |
Shut down | May include but not limited to: raising boom/jib to clear buildings and structures (where applicable) retracting hoist rope and hook block idling engine to stabilise temperature (where applicable) turning off engine (where applicable) isolating power supply to crane removing key (where applicable) locking and securing cabin (where applicable) |