Elements and Performance Criteria
- Organise plant, machinery and equipment operations
- Job sheet or work order is reviewed to clearly identify operating requirements.
- Equipment, materials and personnel requirements for safe, effective and efficient operation are identified and organised.
- Suitable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and clothing are selected, used, maintained and stored according to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements.
- Prepare plant, machinery and equipment for use
- Service log is checked to ensure service requirements have been
- Communication equipment, safety devices, lighting and alarm systems are checked for correct operation according to manufacturer specifications and enterprise and statutory requirements.
- Routine pre-operational checks are carried out to enterprise requirements and manufacturer specifications.
- Operational systems are checked and calibrated for correct operation according to enterprise requirements and manufacturer specifications.
- Faulty plant, machinery or equipment is identified, safety tagged and reported promptly according to enterprise requirements.
- OHS hazards associated with plant, machinery and equipment operation are identified, and risk is assessed and handled according to enterprise requirements.
- Environmental implications associated with operations are identified, assessed and reported according to enterprise requirements.
- Start and operate plant, machinery and equipment
- Operational area is checked and personnel in that area are informed of initiation of operation.
- Plant, machinery and equipment are started up using correct sequence and according to manufacturer specifications and enterprise requirements.
- Plant, machinery and equipment are operated in a safe and controlled manner according to manufacturer specifications and monitored for performance and efficiency.
- Input materials are monitored and non-conformances clearly identified and handled according to enterprise requirements.
- Processing outputs are monitored and adjustments to plant operation are made to meet job specifications.
- Out-of-specification product or process outcomes are identified, rectified and reported to maintain the process within specification.
- Shut down plant, machinery and equipment
- Plant, machinery and equipment shut-down procedures are carried out to manufacturer specifications and enterprise requirements.
- Routine maintenance of plant, machinery and equipment is carried out to remove debris and contaminants and to ensure safe and efficient operation.
- Plant, machinery and equipment are cleaned, secured and stored according to manufacturer specifications and enterprise requirements.
- Unsafe plant, machinery or equipment is tagged or locked.
- Maintain records
- Plant, machinery and equipment operational records are maintained accurately and promptly according to enterprise requirements.
- Required maintenance, damage, malfunctions or irregular performance, and unsafe plant, machinery or equipment are recorded and/or reported according to enterprise requirements.