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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. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
Hazards may include but not limited to: | overhead hazards (e.g. power lines, service pipes) (minimum clearance distance from powerlines or electrical equipment as determined by relevant state authority or electrical supply authority)traffic (e.g. pedestrians, vehicles, other plant)insufficient lightingenvironmental conditions (e.g. wind, lightning, storms)other site specific hazards (e.g. hazardous 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: eliminationsubstitutionisolationengineering control measuresusing safe work practicespersonal protective equipment. |
Appropriate standards may include: | codes of practicelegislationAustralian Standardsmanufacturer's specificationsindustry standards (where applicable). |
Site Information may include, but not limited to: | local conditions such as access and egresswork method statementssite-specific job safety analyses and other documentation as required. |
Scaffold may include but not limited to: | all scaffold at the basis and intermediate levelshung scaffolds, including scaffolds hanging from tubes, wire ropes or chainssuspended scaffolds. |
Associated equipment may include but not limited to: | all associated equipment at the basic and intermediate levelscounterweightsprefabricated needles. |
Scaffolding equipment may include but not limited to: | all scaffold equipment at the basis and intermediate levelswinging stages. |
Appropriate personnel may include, but is not limited to: | supervisorscolleaguesmanagers who are authorised to take responsibility for the workplace or operationsother scaffoldersother site personnel as applicable. |
Safety equipment may include but is not limited to: | safety harnessenergy absorberlanyardinertia reel. |
Forces and Loads may include, but are not limited to: | dead loadslive loadsstatic loaddynamic loadswind loads. |
Communication Methods may include but are not limited to: | verbal and non-verbal languagewritten instructionssignagecommunication signalslisteningquestioning to confirm understanding, and appropriate worksite protocol. |
Procedures may include but are not limited to: | manufacturer's guidelines (instructions, specifications or checklists)industry operating procedures, relevant codes of practiceworkplace procedures (work instructions, operating procedures, checklists)reporting and recording procedures such as e.g. equipment defect/s. |
Communication equipment may include but is not limited to: | fixed frequency radiosmobile phones. |
Hazard prevention/control measures may include but are not limited to: | safety tags on electrical switches/isolatorssafety observer used inside exclusion zone (e.g. Spotter), to include the use of power line warning systems (e.g. Tiger tails)power disconnected by competent authority where applicable.traffic and pedestrian barricades and controlssafe and adequate access / egress is establishedpersonal protective equipmentadequate illumination. |