Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan and prepare for the work
- Work requirements are identified from request/work orders or equivalent and clarified/confirmed with appropriate parties or by site inspection
- Occupational Health and Safety standards, statutory requirements, relevant Australian standards, codes of practice, manufacturers' specifications, environmental requirements and enterprise procedures are identified, applied and monitored throughout the work procedure
- Resources required to satisfy the work plan are identified, obtained and inspected for compliance with the job specifications
- Work is planned in detail including sequencing and prioritising and the determination of the appropriate method in accordance with site/enterprise procedures
- Co-ordination requirements including access and egress are resolved with others involved, affected or required by the work
- Potential hazards are identified and prevention and/or control measures are selected in accordance with the work plan and site procedures
- Materials, equipment and resources required to satisfy the work plan are identified, obtained and inspected for compliance with the job specifications
- Where appropriate, the teams and individuals roles and responsibilities within the team are identified and, where required, assist in the provision of on-the-job training
- Operate the equipment
- Pre-operational checks are conducted on equipment and attachments to ensure readiness for operation in accordance with manufacturer's instructions/operating manual
- Communication and signal methods appropriate to the task are interpreted and applied in accordance with relevant Australian standards and enterprise procedures
- Equipment is positioned and set up using correct procedures in accordance with job requirements
- Controls and levers are applied to ensure safe and effective operation of equipment in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
- Trial lifts are conducted for loads of near capacity or unusual proportions and inspections made to ensure load is correctly slung and lifting equipment is functioning in accordance with manufacturer's specifications
- Speed and operation of equipment is in accordance with manufacturer's specifications and job/statutory requirements
- Equipment operations are conducted in accordance with the work plan whilst paying due regard to the security of the surrounds
- Appropriate load shifting device(s) selected
- Load is hoisted, manoeuvred and lowered into position using all relevant equipment movements in accordance with relevant Australian standards
- Conduct operator maintenance
- Complete the work