Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan and prepare to conduct crane operations underground
- Access, interpret and apply crane operations documentation to ensure work activity is compliant
- Obtain, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
- Select and wear personal protective equipment required for work activities
- Identify hazards and environmental issues, assess the risks and implement control measures in line with workplace policies
- Coordinate and communicate planned activities with others at the site prior to commencement of work activity
- Check indicators and perform pre-start checks on equipment and attachments in line with workplace procedure
- Carry out start-up checks in line with workplace procedures
- Identify faults or defects and rectify or report within scope of own responsibility and according to workplace procedures
- Scale loose material and make site safe
- Use approved dust suppression and extraction methods in line with safe work practices
- Check area is well ventilated before entry into work area
- Lift and shift load in line with established requirements to complete work activity
- Assess ground conditions, position equipment to ensure stability of crane and safety of other equipment and personnel
- Determine rigging and slinging requirements after assessing site and load conditions in line with workplace requirements
- Determine lifting technique according to the nature of the load being moved and the required location in line with workplace procedures
- Operate equipment within work environment and equipment limitations, using safe driving conventions
- Monitor and manage equipment performance using indicators and alarms
- Park up, shut down, secure and carry out post operational inspection of equipment in line with workplace procedures
- Conduct housekeeping activities