Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan and prepare for inspection
- Inspection program or works order is received/accessed, analysed and confirmed as required by site inspection
- Resources required for the job are identified and scheduled
- Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and control measures are implemented
- Liaison and communication issues are resolved
- Personnel participating in task, including plant operators and contractors, are fully briefed
- Conduct inspection of poles and associated hardware
- Worksite requirements are confirmed by site inspection
- Road signs, barriers and warning devices are positioned, and worksite protection is provided
- Safeworking rules are observed within the rail corridor
- Pole structures, including foundations and hardware, are inspected by test or examination against approved specifications
- Complete the inspection
- Worksite is rehabilitated, and work is completed in an agreed time with minimum waste
- Inspection reports are completed, pole records are updated and documentation is processed in accordance with workplace procedures