Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for mixing
- Applicable Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), environmental, legislative and organisational requirements relevant to preparing chip or fibre blends are identified and followed
- Work order is reviewed and checked with appropriate personnel
- Type and quantity of glue and other ingredients is selected in line with environmental requirements
- Equipment is selected appropriate to work requirements and checked for operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer's recommendations
- Mixing process is planned in line with site procedures
- Communication with others is established and maintained in line with OHS requirements
- Mix ingredients
- Pre start-up checks are carried out on equipment in line with site requirements
- Ingredient mixing and feed systems are started and adjusted to produce chip or fibre blend in line with organisational requirements
- Blend production is regularly checked to ensure it conforms with organisational and environmental requirements
- Additive levels are monitored and replenished in line with mixing process requirements
- Samples of mix are regularly taken for testing in line with site requirements
- Material chutes are kept free of blockages and system leakages corrected
- Processing results 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
- Mixing systems and components are flushed clean in line with site procedures and environmental requirements
- Blender system is isolated and cleaned in line with site procedures and environmental requirements
- Excess glue is disposed of and unused glue is stored or disposed of in, line with environmental regulations
- Machine area is kept clear of waste and debris in line with OHS requirements