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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare to disconnect, replace and reconnect gas meters
  2. Job requirements and workplace procedures for the work are discussed with relevant person/s to confirm the work schedule
  3. Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS), environmental and sustainable energy measures and workplace policies and procedures are obtained and applied
  4. Hazards are identified, WHS/OHS risks assessed and control measures prioritised, implemented and monitored in accordance with workplace procedures
  5. Scope of responsibility under the relevant work permit/authorisations is obtained and confirmed with relevant person/s in accordance with job requirements and workplace procedures
  6. Resources, including equipment, tools, materials and personal protective equipment (PPE), required to undertake gas meter work are identified, obtained and checked for correct operation and safety in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturer instructions
  7. Responsibilities for work safety and emergency procedures at the work site are confirmed with relevant person/s in accordance with job requirements and workplace procedures
  8. Relevant persons are consulted to ensure the appliance relight is coordinated effectively with others involved
  9. Client issues are referred to appropriate person/s in accordance with industry standards and workplace procedures
  10. Work site is prepared, safety plan and work schedule are confirmed with relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures
  11. Disconnect, replace and reconnect gas meters
  12. Materials, tools, equipment and devices to perform gas meter work are selected and used correctly and safely in accordance with manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures
  13. Operational knowledge for utilising correct and safe use of basic equipment and tools to perform gas meter work is confirmed
  14. Gas meter work is undertaken using stray current testing and protection in accordance with industry standards, regulations and workplace procedures
  15. Customer piping system, meter connections, filters, regulators and associated components are tested for tightness in accordance with industry standards, regulations and workplace procedures
  16. Gas meters, filters and regulators are stored and transported in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturer instructions
  17. Work is carried out to the required quality standard, without waste of materials or damage to apparatus, equipment, and the surrounding environment or services using sustainable energy principles
  18. Hazard warnings and safety signs are recognised, hazards assessed and WHS/OHS risks reported to authorised person/s for directions in accordance with workplace procedures
  19. Unplanned events are referred to relevant person/s for further instructions in accordance with workplace procedures
  20. Quality and safety checks of the work are undertaken in accordance with job instructions, industry standards and workplace procedures
  21. Complete work and relevant documentation
  22. Final checks, including visual observation, are performed to ensure quality of work complies with manufacturer instructions, industry standards and regulations
  23. Relevant person/s are notified of work completion in accordance with workplace procedures
  24. Equipment, tools and any surplus resources and materials are cleaned, checked and stored securely or disposed of in accordance with workplace procedures
  25. Work area is tidied and made safe in accordance with job instructions and workplace procedures
  26. Work completion records and documentation are completed in accordance with job instructions and workplace procedures