Elements and Performance Criteria
- Inspect and test elevating work platform
- Work platform is visually inspected prior to operation for evidence of damage, structural weakness or interference in accordance with pre-operational safety check procedures
- Routine pre-operational equipment checks are carried out in accordance with available checklists
- Work platform logbook is checked, service requirements are noted and maintenance personnel are advised of requirements
- Elevating work platform is started in accordance with manufacturer guidelines and start-up procedures for operations, and abnormal noise or movement is reported to authorised person for corrective action
- Start-up checks are conducted in accordance with manufacturer specifications and company procedures to ensure work platform and equipment are operating correctly
- Faults are corrected or reported to authorised person for corrective action in accordance with company procedures
- Operating and emergency controls are checked for correct operation in accordance with manufacturer specifications, including use of emergency decent device
- Boom is lowered under simulated emergency conditions to check for operational effectiveness
- Gear and accessories are checked and damaged or worn gear is segregated and reported to authorised person for testing/repair/destruction
- Results of inspections are recorded and reported in accordance with company procedures
- Assess job requirements and work
- Briefing, handover details, authorisations and clearances are received, interpreted and clarified in accordance with company and site procedures, and legislative requirements
- Work area is inspected, potential hazards are identified and appropriate elimination or control measures are selected
- Weight of load including personnel and equipment, is correctly estimated to ensure job is within limits of work platform capacity
- Plan work and set up for lift
- Work plan is developed and agreed with relevant workplace personnel, including hazard prevention/control measures, and safety and emergency procedures in line with applicable Australian Standards
- Suitable firm and level standing is chosen and prepared for location of elevating work platform
- Outriggers and stabilisers are correctly deployed and positioned in accordance with manufacturer instructions and appropriate Australian Standards
- Appropriate plates or packing are correctly used under footplates as required to adequately distribute loading
- Ground is checked before and after packing is installed to ensure it is firm enough to bear load
- Job plan is developed including hazard prevention/control measures and safety procedures in accordance with applicable Australian Standards and equipment manufacturer specifications
- Work platform load chart is located and information on permissible loads, radii and heights is taken into account in planning job
- Job requirements, and workplace rules and procedures are taken into account in job plan
- Job plan is discussed and confirmed with relevant personnel
- Work gear and tools are properly stowed in elevating work platform in accordance with Australian Standards, company procedures and guides
- Carry out elevation
- Implement planned hazard control strategies
- Load is constantly monitored to ensure safety of personnel, load and structural stability
- Unplanned situations are responded to in accordance with company procedures, in a manner that minimises risk to personnel and equipment
- Required signals are correctly given, interpreted and followed in accordance with appropriate Australian Standards
- Pack up work platform
- Elevating work platform is shut down using correct sequence of procedures in accordance with manufacturer instructions
- Routine post-operational equipment checks are carried out in accordance with manufacturer instructions and available checklists, and defects are recorded and reported in accordance with company procedures
- Elevating work platform is dismantled in accordance with job plan, manufacturer instructions and relevant statutory regulations
- Outriggers and stabilisers are secured and stowed in accordance with manufacturer instructions
- Elevating work platform is correctly stowed and secured in accordance with manufacturer instructions and company procedures