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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to inspect andmaintain pipeline easement
   • Work instructions are obtained and confirmed with relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures
2. Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) workplace procedures and environmental measures for the site are identified and applied
3. Topographical/geographical maps and workplace procedures for the site are obtained and job requirements discussed with relevant person/s to confirm the work schedule
4. WHS/OHS, environmental and sustainable energy policies and procedures are obtained and applied in accordance with workplace procedures
5. Easements and surrounding environments are inspected and assessed using appropriate mediums and civil activities to determine maintenance requirements in accordance with workplace procedures and job requirements
6. Recommendations to assist with maintaining pipeline easements are made to others involved in the work in accordance with workplace procedures
7. Hazards are identified, WHS/OHS risks are assessed and control measures prioritised, implemented and monitored in accordance with workplace procedures
8. Scope of responsibility under the relevant work permit/authorisation is obtained and confirmed with relevant person/s in accordance with job requirements and workplace procedures
9. Tools, equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) required for the work are identified, obtained and checked for correct operation and safety in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturer instructions
10. Materials, plans, diagrams, drawings and resources required for the work are confirmed, scheduled and obtained in accordance with workplace procedures
11. Responsibilities for related work safety and emergency procedures for an incident at the work site are confirmed with relevant person/s
12. Client issues are referred to relevant person/s in accordance with industry and community standards
13. Site preparation, safety plan and work schedule are confirmed with relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures
14. Maintain pipeline easement and surrounding environment
    • WHS/OHS risk control measures, schedule of work and workplace procedures for carrying out the work are followed
15. Materials, tools, equipment and measuring devices required for the maintenance work are selected and used correctly and safely in accordance with manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures
16. Hazardous activities are conducted safely in accordance with WHS/OHS workplace procedures and job instructions
17. Work area is isolated, made safe and civil activities and maintenance of pipeline easements carried out in accordance with job instructions, industry standards and workplace procedures
18. Easement maintenance is conducted in agreed timeframe and to required standards, with a minimum of waste of materials or damage to apparatus, and the surrounding environment or services using sustainable energy principles
19. WHS/OHS risks and incidents are reported to authorised person/s for directions in accordance with workplace procedures
20. Unplanned events are referred to authorised person/s for directions in accordance with workplace procedures
21. Remedial action required when maintaining pipeline easements is dealt with in accordance with workplace procedures
22. Quality and safety checks of the work are undertaken in accordance with job instructions and workplace procedures
23. Complete work and relevant documentation
    • WHS risk control measures for work completion are followed
24. Pipeline easement is monitored to ensure pipeline integrity and work undertaken is checked against work schedule and anomalies reported to relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures
25. Work site is rehabilitated, cleaned up and made safe in accordance with workplace procedures
26. Tools, equipment and any surplus resources and materials are cleaned, checked and securely stored in accordance with workplace procedures
27. Relevant persons are notified of work completion in accordance with workplace procedures
28. Work completion documentation is completed accurately and provided to relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures

Range Statement

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment. Non-essential conditions may be found in the UEG Gas Industry Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

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