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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan to control excavations in the vicinity of gas transmission pipelines
   • Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS), environmental and sustainable energy policies and procedures are obtained and applied to ensure safe systems of work are followed
2. Works schedule/s, job requirements, drawings, plans, materials and equipment are examined to assess the extent of required work preparation
3. Work is prioritised and sequenced for completion within acceptable timeframes following consultation with relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures
4. Utility assets are identified by contacting responsible authorities
5. WHS/OHS and environmental risk control measures are identified, evaluated and prioritised against the work schedule
6. Job requirements and workplace procedures for the work are obtained for all work sites and communicated to relevant person/s
7. Relevant work permits/authorisations are obtained to coordinate the work in accordance with regulatory and job requirements and workplace procedures
8. Resources, including person/s, equipment, tools and personal protective equipment (PPE), required for the job are identified, scheduled, coordinated and checked for correct operation and safety in accordance with workplace procedures
9. Clients are provided with possible solutions and options within the scope, acceptable cost and requirements
10. Communication issues with authorised persons, authorities, clients and land owners are resolved and work coordinated in accordance with work schedule and workplace procedures
11. Person/s participating in the work are briefed, inducted and responsibilities coordinated and authorised in accordance with workplace procedures
12. Site preparation, safety plan and work schedule are confirmed in accordance with workplace procedures
13. Monitorand control excavation in the vicinity of gas transmission pipelines
    • WHS/OHS policies and procedures and safe work practices are followed to eliminate or minimise incidents and hazards
14. Analysis of information to identify key issues is undertaken, as required, and information is evaluated for relevance and validity to the requirements
15. First aid and other related work procedures are performed in accordance with requirements and workplace procedures
16. Hazardous activities are safely exercised in accordance with workplace procedures and job requirements
17. Equipment faults are identified through inspection and testing of operational equipment in accordance with work schedule and requirements
18. Hazard warnings and safety signs are recognised and hazards and WHS/OHS risks assessed and reported to authorised person/s for directions in accordance with workplace procedures
19. Operating conditions of equipment are monitored in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturer instructions
20. Excavation is benched or shoring is used in accordance with relevant legislation and requirements
21. Other utility assets are located and confirmed in accordance with workplace procedures
22. Fault-finding and troubleshooting techniques are applied to identify any repairs or maintenance required in accordance with job requirements and workplace procedures
23. Solutions to unplanned events and non-routine problems are identified and actioned in accordance with workplace procedures
24. Quality and safety checks of the work are undertaken in accordance with workplace procedures and community and industry standards
25. Complete work and relevant documentation
    • Excavation work is checked against work schedule for conformance and anomalies and proposed solutions are reported to relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures
26. Accidents and injuries are reported and followed up in accordance with requirements and workplace procedures
27. Work site is rehabilitated/cleaned up and confirmed safe in accordance with workplace procedures
28. Tools, equipment and any surplus resources and materials are cleaned, checked and returned to storage in accordance with workplace procedures
29. Relevant work permit/s are signed off in accordance with job requirements
30. Work completion records, reports, documentation and as installed/modified drawing/s are completed, processed and appropriate person/s notified

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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