Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for operation
- Review work order and clarify with appropriate personnel.
- Select equipment appropriate to work requirements and check for operational effectiveness.
- Prepare, check and clear work area, ready for operations.
- Carry out pre-start checks on fixed saw in line with site requirements.
- Establish and maintain communication with others in work area to ensure safety.
- Cross cut material
- Visually assess material to be cut for defects that may present unsafe work conditions and review cut.
- Cut material within site standard tolerances for length and angle relative to centre line.
- Use cutting techniques to industry standard lengths, maximising volume and quality of recovery material.
- Operate fixed saw effectively, in line with manufacturer's recommendations.
- Regularly check and clear work are in line with WHS requirements and site procedures.
- Dispose of sub-standard material in line with site procedures and environmental requirements
- Identify and report problems in line with site procedures
- Maintain saw