Elements and Performance Criteria
- Inspect bicycle for operational capability
- Work area is checked to ensure operational checks of bicycle may be conducted safely
- Bicycle is checked prior to operation to ensure it is free from damage that may limit operational capability, in accordance with manufacturer safety checks, specifications and workplace procedures
- Component operation is tested in accordance with manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
- Warning systems are checked for operational effectiveness
- Air pressure and lubrication are checked against specifications
- Appropriate products are used to maintain specified levels as required
- Faults are identified and assessments are made of their potential affect on the operation of the bicycle for the required work, and are reported to appropriate personnel for rectification
- Personal protective equipment is identified, worn and adjusted to meet recommended Australian Standards, legislative, regulatory and policy requirements
- Ride bicycle
- Road area is checked for hazards prior to and during journey
- Bicycle is steered, manoeuvred, positioned and stopped in accordance with traffic regulations, manufacturer instructions and workplace policy
- Gears are managed to ensure efficiency and performance, and to minimise gear damage and fatigue
- Hazards are identified and/or anticipated and avoided or controlled through defensive riding
- Bicycle is parked and secured in accordance with manufacturer specifications, traffic regulations and workplace procedures
- Bicycle is securely loaded and manoeuvred in accordance with required precautions related to characteristics of the load and/or relevant government regulations pertaining to special loads
- Required signs or indicators are fixed to the bicycle
- Monitor traffic and road conditions
- Most efficient route of travel is taken through monitoring and anticipating traffic flows and conditions, road standards and other factors likely to cause delays or route deviations
- Traffic and road conditions are constantly monitored and acted upon to enable safe operation and to ensure no injury to people or damage to property, equipment, loads and facilities
- Monitor and maintain bicycle performance
- Performance of bicycle operation is monitored during use
- Defective or irregular performance or malfunctions are reported to appropriate authority
- Records are maintained/updated and information is processed in accordance with workplace procedures
- Clear reference in reports is made to items that may affect future efficient use and/or safety of equipment