Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for operations
- Routine pre-operational checks of deck machinery or cargo handling gear and equipment are completed prior to use according to manufacturer specifications and organisational procedures
- Properties of cargo being transported are identified and their impact on safety, the environment and vessel operations is established
- Preparations for operations are made and lifting equipment is set up according to organisational procedures
- Tools and equipment appropriate to work requirements are selected, checked for safety and set up for operation
- Safety equipment appropriate to work requirements are made ready and confirmed to be in good condition
- Methods of communication are established and agreed to
- Equipment faults or malfunctions are identified and reported according to organisational procedures
- Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) hazards in work area are identified, and risks are assessed and reported according to organisational procedures
- Undertake deck machinery, cargo handling gear and equipment operations
- Suitable personal protective equipment is selected and used according to organisational procedures
- Hazard control procedures are identified and applied to ensure safe operation of deck machinery and cargo handling equipment
- Deck machinery and cargo handling gear and equipment are operated in a safe and controlled manner
- Performance and efficiency of deck machinery and cargo handling gear and equipment operations is monitored
- Safe operational practices are used to anticipate and control hazards
- Adverse sea and weather conditions that impact on operation of deck machinery, and cargo handling gear and equipment are identified and operational practices are adjusted to maintain safety of vessel and personnel
- Measures to prevent pollution during normal and emergency situations are applied according to regulatory requirements and organisational procedures
- Spill containment procedures are correctly implemented according to regulatory requirements and organisational procedures
- Complete operations
- Shut-down procedures are conducted according to manufacturer instructions and organisational procedures
- Malfunctions, faults, irregular performance or damage to deck machinery and cargo handling gear and equipment are reported according to organisational procedures
- Deck machinery and cargo handling gear and equipment are maintained and secured according to organisational procedures
- Operational records are completed according to organisational procedures