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Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare to weld polyethylene pipe
- Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) workplace procedures and environmental and sustainable measures for the site are identified, obtained and applied
- Scope of work and responsibilities are confirmed with relevant persons in accordance with job requirements and workplace procedures
- Pre-start test weld sample is prepared in accordance with workplace procedures
- Confirm pipe handling and jointing of polyethylene pipe
- Equipment, tools and personal protective equipment (PPE) required to carry out the work are identified, obtained and checked for correct operation and safety in accordance with workplace procedures
- Relevant person/s are consulted to ensure the work is coordinated effectively with others involved
- Materials, plans, diagrams, drawings and resources required to weld and lay polyethylene gas distribution mains are confirmed, scheduled and obtained in accordance with workplace procedures
- Unsuitable or damaged materials including improperly stored materials are rejected/rectified and reported in accordance with workplace procedures
- Safety and emergency response procedures and responsibilities for an incident are checked and confirmed with relevant person/s
- Site preparation, safety plan, traffic management plan and work schedule are confirmed with relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures
- Construct and weld polyethylene gas distribution mains
- Materials, tools, equipment and measuring devices required for the work are selected and used correctly and safely in accordance with manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures
- Hazardous activities are conducted safely in accordance with WHS/OHS workplace procedures and job requirements
- Welding and laying of polyethylene gas distribution mains are conducted in accordance with relevant industry standards and workplace procedures
- Materials are prepared, aligned, constrained and jointed in accordance with relevant industry standards and workplace procedures without waste
- Unplanned incidents/events are referred to relevant persons for directions in accordance with workplace procedures
- Welds and safety checks of work and testing of pipework is carried out in accordance with industry standards, work instructions and workplace procedures
- Complete work and relevant documentation
- Work site is rehabilitated, cleaned up and made safe in accordance with workplace procedures
- Tools, equipment and any surplus resources and materials are cleaned, checked and securely stored in accordance with workplace procedures
- Relevant person/s are notified of work completion in accordance with workplace procedures
- Relevant documentation is completed and provided to appropriate person/s in accordance with workplace procedures
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