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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. |
Work may include: | basic rail operations carried out on the rail network concerned and covered by the applicable legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines |
Terminology and related meanings will be: | as defined within the applicable safeworking system |
Work may occur: | by day or night, in both normal and emergency situations and under any conditions of weather |
Where applicable, work site safety plans will be: | as defined within the applicable safeworking system |
Occupancy authorities will be: | as defined within the applicable safeworking system |
Rules related to the use and operation of track vehicles and equipment will be: | as defined within applicable safeworking system |
Communication protocols will be as specified within applicable safeworking system and may include: | general safetyemergency messagestesting communications equipmenttransmitting and receiving messagesidentificationstandard radio termsphonetic alphabetspoken figures |
Communications equipment may include: | hand-held or portable equipmentfixed equipmentspecialised testing facilities |
Track work protocols will be: | as defined within the applicable safeworking system |
Safety clothing and equipment may include: | high visibility clothingsunscreen and sunglassesinsect repellentsafety glasses, headwear, mask, footwear and gloveshearing protectionsafety deviceslighting including strobe lightinghand tools |
Where applicable, worksite protection equipment may include: | joint occupancy rulesblocking facilities (manual and electronic)trackside signsaudible warning signswarning devices, whistles and sirenspartitioning materials and structuresbarriers, lights and flagsfixed and mobile communications equipment |
Information and documents may include: | applicable legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelinesinstructions of relevant rail authorities concerning rail safety and operationsworkplace procedures, policies and work instructionsrelevant occupancy authorities (where applicable)train authorities (where applicable)worksite safety plan (where applicable)Emergency Response Plan (ER Plan) and emergency procedure manualstrain running information (TRI)train noticestrain register booksfailure reportslocal instructionsoperating and maintenance instructions of relevant equipment manufacturersvoice communications logsafeworking forms |
Applicable legislation, regulations and codes may include: | applicable legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelinesrelevant Australian Standards and related requirements including AS 4292relevant state/territory OH&S regulationsstate, federal or territory environmental protection legislationconditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements, including workplace agreements and awardsrelevant national and state/territory dangerous goods legislation |