Elements and Performance Criteria
- Recognise and apply workplace safety procedures
- Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) procedures relevant to the maintenance and operation of chainsaws are recognised and applied.
- OHS hazards are identified, risks assessed and risk controls are implemented.
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is selected and used.
- Relevant licensing and legislative requirements with regard to the operation of chainsaws are recognised, accessed and applied.
- Check and maintain chainsaw
- Tools and materials required for maintenance procedures are selected, checked and confirmed against maintenance plan.
- Routine checks and maintenance procedures are conducted prior to operation and according to manufacturer's specifications and maintenance plan.
- Chainsaw faults or malfunctions are identified, tagged and reported for repair according to manufacturer's specifications and enterprise requirements.
- Completed chainsaw maintenance procedures are detailed and recorded.
- Operate chainsaw
- Sawing materials are identified and positioned for operation according to documented low risk work procedures.
- Cutting methods are determined appropriate to type of material and risk controls implemented.
- Chainsaw is operated according to manufacturer's specifications and operator's manual.
- Effective worksite communication is maintained to ensure efficient workflow and address immediate problems.
- Environmental implications associated with chainsaw operation are identified, assessed and controlled according to documented requirements.
- Complete and check chainsaw operation
- Chainsaw damage, malfunctions or irregular performance are recorded and reported according to enterprise requirements.
- Chainsaw is cleaned, maintained and stored according to manufacturer's specifications and enterprise requirements.
- Relevant reports are maintained to industry standards according to enterprise requirements.