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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. |
Work may be conducted in: | a range of work environmentsby day or night |
Customers may be: | internal or external |
Workplaces may comprise: | large, medium or small worksites |
Work may be conducted in: | limited or restricted spacesexposed conditionscontrolled or open environments |
Purpose of equipment checking and inspection is to: | ensure it is free from damage, leaks and obstructions that may prejudice safety or limit operational capability |
Safety and operational capability checks may be performed: | on a range of equipment used in the stevedoring, transport, warehousing, distribution and/or storage industries |
Visual checks may include but are not limited to: | pressure over/under specificationfluid leakstemperature over/under specificationscracks, surface or structural faults or other damagetightness of bolts, fixtures and fittings within specifications |
Records/results of pre-operation tests may include: | details of faulty equipment or specific componentsaction takenresults of testingdetails of repair and maintenance work to be undertaken |
Operational checks may be performed by: | operating/checking the functionality of various pieces of safety and component equipment (where applicable) |
Hazards in the work area may include exposure to: | chemicalsdangerous or hazardous substancesmovements of equipment, goods and materialsa fire or explosionfaulty equipment/tools |
Consultative processes may involve: | workplace personnelsupervisors and managersequipment manufacturerssite visitorscontractorsofficial representatives |
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include: | company proceduresenterprise proceduresorganisational proceduresestablished procedures |
Personal protective equipment may include: | glovessafety headwear and footwearsafety glassestwo-way radioshigh visibility clothing |
Communication in the work area may include: | phonefaxemailinternetRF communicationsbarcode readersoral, aural or signed communications |
Information/documents may include: | workplace procedures and policies for the checking and assessment of the equipment concernedmanufacturers specifications for equipment/toolsequipment identification labels, barcodes and serial numberssupplier and/or client instructionsrelevant OH&S requirements and policiesrelevant Australian standards and certification requirementsmaterial safety data sheets where applicablecodes of practice including the National Standards for Manual Handling and the Industry Safety Coderelevant legislation, regulations and related documentation including the ADG Codeaward, enterprise bargaining agreement and other industrial arrangementsquality assurance proceduresemergency procedures |
Applicable regulations and legislation may include: | relevant standards, codes and regulations pertaining to the checking and operation of the equipment concernedrelevant state/territory OH&S legislationrelevant state/territory environmental protection legislationlicence, patent or copyright arrangementsexport/import/quarantine/bond requirementsrelevant Australian standards and certification requirementsworkplace relations regulations including equal opportunity, equal employment opportunity and affirmative action legislationworkers compensation regulations |