Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for brushcutting
- Applicable occupational health and safety (OHS), environmental, legislative and organisational requirements relevant to undertaking brushcutting operations are identified and followed
- Work order is reviewed and checked as required with appropriate personnel
- Tools and equipment are selected appropriate to work requirements and checked for operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer recommendations
- Blunt or damaged brushcutter blades are identified, rectified and reported in line with workplace procedures
- Operational effectiveness of brushcutter blades is monitored to maintain cutting safety and productivity
- Communication with others is established and maintained in line with OHS requirements
- Assess vegetation and plan brushcutting
- Site environmental concerns are identified and monitored in line with relevant commonwealth, state or territory and local legislation and regulations
- Environmental conditions are identified and assessed in line with work order
- Limitations are identified and assistance is sought as required in line with workplace procedures
- Potential and existing risks and hazards in the work area are identified and controlled
- Appropriate cutting methods for identified types of vegetation and situations are determined and planned to optimise time and safety
- Operate brushcutter
- Work is undertaken using established safe operating practices in line with workplace procedures, manufacturer recommendations and environmental requirements
- Brushcutter safety harness and handles are adjusted to provide the operator with the correct ergonomic position
- Brushcutting operations are undertaken appropriate to site conditions and at a safe distance from other personnel in the work area
- Brushcutter is monitored for operational effectiveness and is refuelled as required in line with manufacturer recommendations
- Cut vegetation is disposed of in line with site procedures and environmental requirements
- Operational faults, malfunctions or problems are identified and reported in line with workplace procedures