Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for cutting
- Applicable occupational health and safety (OHS), environmental, legislative and organisational requirements relevant to docking material to length are identified and followed
- Work order is reviewed and clarified with appropriate personnel
- Equipment is selected appropriate to work requirements and checked for operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer recommendations
- Cutting list is reviewed in line with work order and site procedures
- Material cutting patterns and saw setup sequences are planned in line with site procedures
- Communication with others is established and maintained in line with OHS requirements
- Cut material to length
- Material is marked and stops are set in preparation for cutting
- Cutting sequence and patterns are followed to produce required quantity
- Cuts are checked for length within a set tolerance
- Material with features, incorrect cuts and off-cuts are disposed of in line with site procedures
- Processing and equipment faults are reported to appropriate personnel
- Material is safely stacked in a designated location in line with work order requirements
- Conduct operator maintenance
- Equipment lock-out procedures are followed in line with OHS legislation and site procedures
- Saw blades are checked for blunt or damaged condition in line with site procedures
- Blunt or damaged saws are identified and dealt with in line with site procedures, manufacturer recommendations and environmental requirements
- Saw area is kept clear of dust, off-cuts and debris in line with OHS and environmental requirements