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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare to construct and lay polyethylene gas distribution mains
  2. Job requirements, including alignment of main and services and workplace procedures for the site, are discussed with relevant person/s to confirm the work schedule
  3. WHS/OHS, environmental and sustainable energy policies and procedures are obtained and applied in accordance with workplace procedures
  4. Hazards are identified, WHS/OHS risks are assessed and control measures prioritised, implemented and monitored in accordance with workplace procedures
  5. Scope of work and level of responsibility under the relevant work permit and/or notification is confirmed with relevant person/s in accordance with job requirements and workplace procedures
  6. 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
  7. Relevant person/s are consulted to ensure the work is coordinated effectively with others involved
  8. Materials, plans, diagrams, drawings and resources required to construct and lay polyethylene gas distribution mains are confirmed, scheduled and obtained in accordance with workplace procedures
  9. Safety and emergency response procedures and responsibilities for an incident are checked and confirmed with relevant person/s
  10. Third-party issues are referred to relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures
  11. Site preparation, safety plan and work schedule are confirmed with relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures
  12. Road signs, barriers and warning devices are positioned in accordance with job instructions, workplace procedures and traffic management plans
  13. Construct and lay polyethylene gas distribution mains
  14. 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
  15. Hazardous activities are conducted safely in accordance with WHS/OHS workplace procedures and job instructions
  16. Excavation bed/trench is prepared for laying of polyethylene gas pipe in accordance with relevant industry standards and workplace procedures
  17. Construction and laying of polyethylene gas distribution mains are conducted in accordance with relevant industry standards and workplace procedures
  18. Materials are prepared, aligned, constrained and jointed in accordance with relevant industry standards and workplace procedures
  19. Work is carried out to the required standard, without waste of materials or damage to apparatus, equipment, and the surrounding environment or services using sustainable energy principles
  20. WHS/OHS risks, incidents and accidents are reported to the immediate authorised person/s for directions in accordance with workplace procedures
  21. Unplanned events are referred to authorised person/s for directions in accordance with workplace procedures
  22. Quality and safety checks of work and testing of pipework is carried out in accordance with industry standards, work instructions and workplace procedures
  23. Complete work and relevant documentation
  24. Work site is rehabilitated, cleaned up and made safe in accordance with and workplace procedures
  25. Tools, equipment and any surplus resources and materials are cleaned, checked and securely stored in accordance with workplace procedures
  26. Relevant person/s are notified of work completion in accordance with workplace procedures
  27. Relevant documentation is completed and provided to appropriate person/s in accordance with workplace procedures