Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for using hand-held tools
- Applicable occupational health and safety (OHS), environmental, legislative and organisational requirements relevant to using hand-held tools are identified and followed
- Work order is reviewed and clarified with appropriate personnel
- Types of hand-held tools are identified for the tasks to be undertaken
- Equipment is selected appropriate to work requirements and checked for operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer recommendations
- Hand-held tool operating process is planned in line with site procedures
- Communication with others is established and maintained in line with OHS requirements
- Select and operate hand-held tools
- Production requirements are assessed and hand-held tools selected to complete the task
- Tools are checked before use and unsafe or faulty items are documented and marked for repair in line with organisational standard operating procedures
- Hand and power tools are used in line with manufacturer recommendations to produce the required outcomes
- Tool operation is regularly checked to assess the need for sharpening or other maintenance requirements
- Operational maintenance of hand and power tools is completed in line with organisational requirements, manufacturer specifications, and environmental and legislative regulations
- Hand-held tools and equipment faults are recorded and reported to the appropriate personnel