Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for operation
- Applicable occupational health and safety (OHS), environmental, legislative and organisational requirements relevant to cross cutting materials with a fixed saw are identified and followed
- Pre-startup checks are completed on equipment in line with manufacturer recommendations and site procedures
- Materials are identified, positioned and secured in line with work order and site procedures
- Communication with others is established and maintained in line with OHS requirements
- Limitations are identified and assistance is sought as required in line with site procedures
- Cross cut materials
- Materials are visually assessed for defects in line with site standards
- Materials are cut within established standard tolerances for length and angle relative to centre line in line with OHS requirements
- Equipment is operated in line with OHS and site safety standards
- Cuttingtechniques maximise volume and quality of recovery in line with work orders and industry standard lengths
- Work area is regularly checked and cleared in line with OHS requirements, site procedures and environmental requirements
- Sub-standard material is disposed of in line with site procedures and environmental requirements
- Problems are identified and reported in line with site procedures
- Materials are tagged, and required records and reports completed in line with site standards and procedures
- Maintain sawing conditions
- Equipment lock-out procedures are applied in line with OHS requirements and site procedures
- Cutting rate is compared with that anticipated from knowledge of saw, size of log, species and condition
- Saw blades are checked for blunt or damaged condition in line with site procedures
- Blunt or damaged saw blades are identified and dealt with in line with site procedures, manufacturer recommendations and environmental requirements
- Malfunctions, damage or irregular performance are identified, recorded and reported in line with site requirements
- Equipment is cleaned, maintained and stored in line with manufacturer recommendations, site procedures and environmental requirements