Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for peeling
- Applicable Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), environmental, legislative and organisational requirements relevant to producing veneer from debarked logs are identified and followed
- Work order is reviewed and checked with appropriate personnel
- Type and quantity of timber species to be peeled or sliced is acquired from the storage location
- Equipment is selected appropriate to work requirements and checked for operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer's recommendations
- Veneer peeling or slicing process and thickness are planned in line with site procedures
- Communication with others is established and maintained in line with OHS requirements
- Peel veneer
- Size and condition of logs is checked as acceptable and then loaded into the lathe
- Drive logs are placed to maximise available veneer and waste product removed
- Veneer peeling or slicing process is set and commenced to optimise veneer recovery and grading
- Machine speed and control of veneer cut are constantly adjusted to suit the log characteristics in line with site procedures
- Material with defects and log cores are disposed of in line with site procedures and environmental requirements
- Processing 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
- Cutting blades are checked for blunt or damaged condition in line with site procedures
- Cutting blades are removed and replaced in line with manufacturer's recommendations
- Machine area is kept clear of dust, off-cuts and debris in line with OHS requirements