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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 |
Purposes of conveyor checks/inspections are: | to ensure that the conveyor and its safety devices and warning systems are operational, are in accordance with specifications, and are free from faults that may prejudice safety or limit operational capability |
Conveyor may be enclosed or exposed, above or underground. Conveyor belt construction and materials may vary. Types of conveyors may include: | bucketsrollersair slidesdrag chainsgravity systems |
Aspects of conveyor equipment covered by workplace inspection specifications and procedures may include but is not limited to: | belt surface and edgesframeidlersmotive power sourcetensionstrackingspeedguides |
Checks may include but are not limited to: | visual checks in accordance with manufacturers instructionsmonitoring of operational performanceservice checks in accordance with manufacturers instructionstests and checks of safety devices and warning indicators in accordance with workplace and regulatory requirementschecks on adjustments against specificationschecks of readings on gauges and monitors against specifications |
Records/results of checks may include: | details of out-of-performance indicationsdetails of faulty equipment or specific componentsdetails of action takenresults of checks/testsdetails of repair and maintenance work to be undertaken |
Requirements for work may include: | site restrictions and proceduresuse of safety and personal protective equipmentcommunications equipmentspecialised lifting and/or handling equipmentincident breakdown proceduresadditional gear and equipmentnoise restrictionshours of operationsauthorities and permits |
Hazards in the work area may include exposure to: | chemicals and fumesdangerous or hazardous substancesstationary and moving machinery, goods, materials and vehicular trafficcontamination of, or from, materials being handleda fire or explosionservice linesspills, leakages and rupturesdust/vapoursfaulty equipment/tools |
Consultative processes may involve: | workplace personnelsupervisors and managersequipment manufacturerssite visitorscontractorsofficial representatives |
Dependent of 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 radiosrespirators and fume masksprotective clothinghigh 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 codes and regulations pertaining to the checking and operation of the conveyor system concerned including the ADG Code where applicablerelevant state/territory OH&S legislationrelevant state/territory environmental protection legislationrelevant Australian standards and certification requirementslicence, patent or copyright arrangementswater and road use and licence arrangementsexport/import/quarantine/bond requirementsworkplace relations regulations including equal opportunity, equal employment opportunity and affirmative action legislationworkers compensation regulations |