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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Plan work/task
  2. Prepare for work/task
  3. Perform work/task
  4. Work area operating surface is assessed to determine the quality of ground suitability for operational use of reach stacker in accordance with workplace procedures
  5. Reach stacker MRC and Spreader/lifting gear Work Load Limit (WLL)is established for the Container/s and work/task requirements in accordance with manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
  6. Appropriate paths for operating the reach stacker and moving and placing container/s in work area are assessed and determined in accordance with workplace procedures
  7. Relevant hazard identification and risk elimination/control measures are applied and advised to relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures
  8. Traffic management plan implementation is confirmed and understood in accordance with workplace procedures
  9. Appropriate communication procedures are identified and tested with associated personnel in accordance with workplace procedures
  10. All tasks are confirmed to ensure requirements for the relevant work area is in accordance with workplace procedures
  11. Risk control measures for hazards identified are checked for implementation in accordance with legislative responsibilities and safe work procedures
  12. Reach stacker is accessed in a safe manner in accordance with manufacturer specifications and safe work procedures
  13. Pre-start reach stacker checks are carried out and any damage and defects are reported, recorded and appropriate action is taken in accordance with manufacturer requirements and safe work procedures
  14. Reach stacker is started and is checked for any abnormal noises/operationin accordance with manufacturer requirements and safe work procedures
  15. Operational checks are carried out and any damage and defects are reported, recorded and appropriate action is taken in accordance with manufacturer specifications and safe work procedures
  16. Reach stacker stability requirements for task are determined in accordance with relevant manufacturer specifications and safe work procedures
  17. Reach Stacker logbook is checked to confirm current compliance, is correct for the reach stacker type, is completed and signed and required rectifications have been signed off in accordance with manufacturer requirements and safe work procedures
  18. Weather and work environment conditions are assessed to determine any impact on reach stacker operations in accordance with manufacturer requirements and safe work procedures
  19. Reach stacker is driven to work area and prepared for container operations in accordance with relevant safe work procedures
  20. Container spreader is safely positioned over container following directions from associated personnel (if applicable) in accordance with safe work procedures
  21. Container spreader is latched onto container and reach stacker is stabilised appropriately in accordance with safe work procedures
  22. Test lift is carried out in accordance with safe work procedures
  23. Containers are mobiled safely using best mobile practice and relevant reach stacker movements in accordance with safe work procedures
  24. Container and reach stacker movement is monitored constantly and operated in accordance with safe work procedures and manufacturer specifications
  25. All required communications signals are correctly interpreted, used and followed whilst reach stacker is operated in accordance with safe work procedures
  26. Container is lowered and landed safely in accordance with safe work procedures
  27. Container spreader is disconnected from container and positioned safely and efficiently for next task in accordance with safe work procedures
  28. Relevant motion locks and brakes are applied as required in accordance with manufacturer specifications, safe work procedures
  29. Stabilisers (if fitted) are raised and secured in accordance with manufacturer specifications, safe work procedures
  30. Reach stacker is parked to avoid hazards and shut down in accordance with safe work procedures
  31. Post-operational reach stacker checks are carried out in accordance with manufacturer specifications, legislative responsibilities and safe work procedures
  32. Reach stacker is secured to prevent unauthorised access/use in accordance with legislative obligations, responsibilities, safe work procedures