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The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.Where reference is made to industry codes of practice, and/or Australian/international standards, the latest version must be used. ContextThis competency applies to operators using load shifting equipment such as cranes and gantries, slings, ropes, shackles, eye bolts, spreader beams, equalising gear, clamps, pulley systems, winches, packs, rigging screws.ProceduresAll operations are performed in accordance with procedures.Procedures means all relevant workplace procedures, work instructions, temporary instructions and relevant industry and government codes and standards. These may include:regulatory authority's licence or certification requirementsoriginal manufacturer instructions and guidelines for the safe use of the equipmentrelevant procedures relating to safe working practices prescribed for the equipmentlocal OHS legislation and/or regulationssite-specific instructions based on production requirements.Tools and equipmentThis competency includes use of equipment and tools such as:cranes and gantriesslings, ropes, chains or netsblock and tackleshackles, bolts or turnbucklesjemmy barsrelevant personal protective equipment.HazardsTypical hazards includeunpredicted movement of loadsloose goodsvolatile or hazardous materials and productsirregular shaped loadsunlabelled goods, materials and products.Hazard controlsTypical hazards controls include:obtaining a permit to work as requireddetermining coordination requirements with other site personneldetermining job method to include hazard prevention and controls, Australian standards for safety procedures, codes of practice and manufacturer specificationserecting barricades, warning signs, overhead protection to requirements.Checking lifting gearChecking lifting gear includes:checking pulleys and block and tackle for safe operation and load capacity.checking ropes, cable, net and chain systems before use for safe condition and conformity to specification.conducting testing of ropes, cable, net and chain system when required to ensure safe operating capacity checking sling material for conformity with equipment and safety requirements.Problems'Respond to routine problems' means 'apply known solutions to a limited range of predictable problems'. Typical process and product problems may include:variations in load capacities of various sling materialsfrayed or damaged slingsbolt or shackle failurelifting equipment failure.VariablesKey variables to be monitored include.type and condition of slings or ropestype of load to be shiftedphysical dimensionsphysical or area hazardstype of lifting equipmentweather conditions (if outdoors)lighting and visibility in the loading/unloading area.