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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: | by day or nightin a variety of weather conditions |
Environment may include movement of: | equipmentgoodsmaterialsvehicular traffic |
Customers may be: | internal or external |
Boom type elevating work platform 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 |
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 |
Elevating platforms may include: | mechanically operated equipmenthydraulically operated equipmentelectrically operated equipment |
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 manualsSafe Working Load (SWL) and Working Load Limit (WLL)site plansinduction documentationcompetency standards and training materialsjob specifications and proceduresmanufacturers specificationsworkplace operating procedures and policiessupplier and/or client instructionscommunications technology equipment, oral, aural or signed communicationspersonal and work area work procedures and practicesconditions 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 the operation of boom type elevating work platformsrelevant state/territory road rulesrelevant state/territory OH&S legislationrelevant state/territory fatigue management regulationsrelevant state/territory environmental protection legislation |