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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. |
Operations may be conducted: | day or nightin a variety of weather conditions |
Environment may include movement of: | equipmentgoodsmaterialsvehicular traffic |
Customers may be: | internal or external |
Mobile crane may be involved in work in a range of industry sectors including: | construction and demolitionmanufacturingwaterfrontminingprimary industryutilities (electricity, gas, water)arboriculturalswimming poolquarrying |
Hazards may include: | power linesnoise, light, energy sourcesoverhead service linessurrounding buildings, structures, facilitiesunderground servicesobstructionsuneven or unstable ground and recently filled trenchesstationary and moving machinery and equipmenthazardous or dangerous materialstraffic hazards and congestion |
Hazard management is: | consistent with the principle of hierarchy of control with elimination, substitution, isolation and engineering control measures being selected before safe working practices and personal protective equipment |
Consultative processes may involve: | other employees and supervisorsmanagementunion representativesclientsindustrial relations and OH&S specialistsother professional or technical staff |
Loads to be shifted are: | rigged and secured in accordance with workplace and regulatory standards/codes of practice |
Requirements for access and/or lift may include: | site restrictions and proceduresauthorities and permitshours of operationinductionslings, chains, nets, brackets and other specialised lifting equipmentnoise restrictionspersonal protective equipmentsupport trucksadditional gear and equipmentcommunications equipment |
Personal protective equipment may include: | glovessafety headwear and footwearsunscreen, sunglasses and safety glassestwo-way radioshigh visibility clothing |
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include: | company proceduresenterprise proceduresorganisational proceduresestablished proceduressite procedures |
Documentation/records may include: | operations manuals including load charts and crane and rigging manualsSafe Working Load (SWL) and Working Load Limit (WLL)lifting gear safety chartsinduction documentationcompetency standards and training materialsjob specifications and proceduresmanufacturers specificationsworkplace operating procedures and policiessupplier and/or client instructionscommunications technology equipment, oral, aural or signed communicationsmaterial safety data sheetsconditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including:workplace agreements and awardsoccupational health and safety proceduresstandards and certification requirementsquality assurance proceduresemergency procedures |
Applicable procedures and codes may include: | relevant state/territory regulations and licence/permit requirements pertaining to mobile cranesrelevant state/territory road rulesrelevant state/territory OH&S legislationrelevant state/territory fatigue management regulationsrelevant state/territory environmental protection legislation |