Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for mobile chipping/mulching
- Applicable Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), environmental, legislative and organisational requirements relevant to operating a mobile chipper/mulcher are identified and followed
- Work order is reviewed and checked with appropriate personnel
- Type and quantity of timber refuse to be chipped/mulched are identified and assessed for safe working conditions
- Timber refuse assessed as not suitable for chipping/mulching is set aside for recycling or re-use in line with site procedures
- Equipment is selected appropriate to work requirements and checked for operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer's recommendations
- Chipping/mulching activities are planned in line with site procedures, environmental requirements
- Communication with others is established and maintained in line with OHS requirements
- Chip/mulch timber
- Chipping/mulching unit is positioned, secured and set up in line with manufacturer's specifications
- Pre start-up checks are carried out on equipment in line with site requirements
- Timber refuse is fed into the chipper/mulcher at a rate applicable to the capacity of the machinery in line with applicable safe handling techniques
- Timber refuse is chipped to the chip sizes set on the chipping unit and in line with the work order
- Chipping/mulching processes and equipment faults are recorded and reported to the appropriate personnel
- Conduct operator maintenance
- Equipment lock-out procedures are followed in line with OHS legislation and site procedures
- Chipper/mulcher is checked for blunt or damaged condition
- Components are removed, maintained, adjusted and replaced in line with manufacturer's recommendations
- Chipper/mulcher set-up is assessed and adjusted to suit chipping conditions
- Chipper/mulcher is kept clear of foreign matter and checked to ensure it meets relevant standards prior to use