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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Operate conveyors
   • Identify the type and number of conveyors required
   • Start up and shut down the conveyor in a manner appropriate to the conveyor type and duty
   • Complete routine checks, logs and paperwork and act on unexpected observations, readings and trends according to standard operating procedures
   • Convey correct material from and to the correct location
2. Manage bulk material storages
   • Identify type of storage facility required
   • Monitor quality, quantity and location of bulk materials stored
   • Transfer stock into, out of and between storage
   • Supply internal and external customers with correct quality and quantity in a timely manner
   • Make effective use of storage capacity available, taking account of safety issues
3. Carry out maintenance procedures
   • Identify a need for maintenance
   • Isolate materials handling equipment and prepare for maintenance or vessel entry
   • Complete minor maintenance
   • Receive plant back from maintenance and check for safe operation
   • Prepare plant for the introduction of materials and for operation
4. Rectify problems
   • Identify and rectify faults and equipment failure
   • Maintain records and log books of equipment operations
   • Identify non-routine problems and report to designated person
5. Control hazards
   • Identify hazards in the material handling work area
   • Assess the risks arising from those hazards
   • Implement measures to control those risks
   • Shut down in an emergency
   • Identify the type and number of conveyors required
   • Start up and shut down the conveyor in a manner appropriate to the conveyor type and duty
   • Complete routine checks, logs and paperwork and act on unexpected observations, readings and trends according to standard operating procedures
   • Convey correct material from and to the correct location