Elements and Performance Criteria
- Position and stabilise crane
- Crane is driven to position as per job plan to ensure safe operation in accordance with applicable Australian standards, codes of practice, manufacturers specifications and, where applicable, regulatory and local government requirements
- Where appropriate, barriers, fencing, temporary boundaries, signage and the like are used to isolate working area in accordance with safe working practice and lift requirements
- Ground is checked to ensure it is firm enough to bear the load
- Appropriate plates or packing are correctly used to adequately distribute the load
- Any outriggers and stabilisers are correctly deployed and positioned in accordance with manufacturers instructions and the appropriate Australian standard and other relevant statutory regulations or local authority requirements
- Outrigger packing is checked for adequacy prior to and after load is taken
- Operate vehicle-mounted crane
- Planned hazard control strategies are implemented
- Required signals are correctly given, interpreted and followed in accordance with appropriate Australian standards
- Load mass is assessed and correlated with lifting capacity of crane throughout proposed radii of operation
- Appropriate lifting gear is selected and load secured
- Load is hoisted and lowered into position using crane movements in accordance with the appropriate Australian standard
- Crane controls are operated smoothly
- Crane is shut down and secured during periods of non-operation according to manufacturers specifications and workplace procedures
- Monitor lift conditions
- Load is constantly monitored to ensure load and structural stability
- Conditions which may affect the continuing stability of the crane are identified and monitored
- Unplanned situations are responded to in line with workplace procedures in a manner that minimises risk to personnel and equipment
- Advice is sought from supervisor where there is doubt about correct response to unanticipated conditions, or conflict with customer request
- Supervisor/allocator is advised of any concern about completing the job within timeframe
- Shut-down procedures are implemented in accordance with manufacturers instructions in the event of an emergency
- The relevant motion locks and brakes are applied
- Crane is shut down using the correct sequence of procedures in accordance with manufacturers specifications and workplace procedures
- Routine post-operational equipment checks are carried out in accordance with manufacturers specifications
- Pack up crane
- All lifting equipment and crane components are checked for any signs of deterioration or damage in accordance with the appropriate Australian standard
- Damaged or worn equipment is segregated and reported to an authorised person for testing/repair/destruction
- Crane equipment is correctly stowed and secured in accordance with manufacturers instructions and the appropriate Australian standard
- Crane is immobilised and secured for travel in accordance with manufacturers instructions, workplace guidelines and regulatory requirements
- Complete job records
- Customer feedback is sought regarding satisfaction with the completed job and any areas of concern reported according to workplace procedures
- Customer's signature on job completion documentation is obtained
- Required workplace records are updated accurately and promptly and processed according to workplace procedures