Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare to rack material
- Applicable occupational health and safety (OHS), environmental, legislative and organisational requirements relevant to racking material are identified and followed
- Work order is reviewed and clarified with appropriate personnel
- Tools and equipment are selected appropriate to work requirements and checked for operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer recommendations and site procedures
- Racking material procedures are identified and assessed for safe working conditions and planned in line with site procedures
- Communication with others is established and maintained in line with OHS requirements and site procedures
- Identify material
- Type and quantity of material to be racked is identified in line with work order
- Round poles are identified by visual estimate or using a measuring tool to meet industry requirements for standard diameter ranges
- Sawn or dressed boards are identified by visual estimate or using a measuring tool to meet industry requirements for standard cross sections
- Industry requirements for standard lengths of material are identified by visual estimate or using a measuring tool
- Stress grade labels, colour identification marks and other tags are identified and interpreted
- Rack material
- Material is racked in line with work order, and environmental and OHS requirements
- Material of consistent type, section and length is racked in line with work order requirements
- Material with faults is identified, separated and disposed of in line with site procedures and environmental requirements
- Bearers and spacing sticks are placed squarely, evenly and consistently in line with site procedures
- Bearers and spacing sticks are checked for consistent thickness and damage, and disposed of as necessary
- Work area is regularly cleared to maintain a safe and efficient workflow in line with site procedures and environmental requirements
- Problems associated with racking material processes are rectified or reported for resolution