ELEMENTS | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1 | Plan and prepare for tip truck operations | 1.1 | Vehicle haulage documentation is accessed, interpreted and applied to ensure work activity is compliant |
1.2 | Work requirements are obtained, confirmed and applied. |
1.3 | Signage requirements are identified, obtained and implemented in accordance with project traffic management plan |
1.4 | Appropriate vehicle, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) are selected |
1.5 | Tools, equipment and PPE are checked for serviceability and faults are rectified or reported |
1.6 | Environmental protection requirements are identified, confirmed and applied in accordance with project environmental management plan |
2 | Conduct tip truck pre-operational checks | 2.1 | Pre-start, start-up, park and shutdown checks are carried out |
2.2 | Tip truck controls and functions, including tray, body, steering, brakes and manoeuvrability are checked for serviceability and faults are rectified or reported |
3 | Drive tip truck | 3.1 | Site operating hazards and risks are identified and managed, and safe operating techniques are applied |
3.2 | Engine power is managed to ensure efficiency of truck movements, and to minimise strain on engine, drive line and gears |
3.3 | Engine power is coordinated with gear selection to ensure smooth transition and operation within torque range |
3.4 | Tip truck is operated in accordance with work instructions and manufacturer instructions |
3.5 | Road/traffic conditions, traffic flow, distance, load and appropriate speed are monitored and considered to ensure safety of people, property, equipment, loads and facilities |
3.6 | Vehicle is stopped smoothly, using engine retarder, gears and brakes |
4 | Load, transport and tip materials | 4.1 | Tip truck is positioned at load and discharge points with a minimum of manoeuvre |
4.2 | Tip truck movements are carried out in a smooth and controlled manner including raising and lowering tray body |
4.3 | Weight and distribution of load is assessed, and type of material and size of vehicle are considered to ensure it is within vehicle capacity |
4.4 | Safety and security of load is maintained from loading site to discharge site, including load cover requirements |
4.5 | Load is safely discharged in accordance with fill site conditions and work instructions |
4.6 | Tip truck body is lowered, excess material is cleared and tray body is secured before leaving site |
5 | Shut down and clean up | 5.1 | Tip truck is safely parked and prepared for operator maintenance and shutdown |
5.2 | Visual and physical inspections are conducted and faults are recorded |
5.3 | Vehicle records are maintained/updated and submitted |
5.4 | Work area is cleared and materials are disposed of, or recycled in accordance with workplace requirements |
5.5 | Vehicle, tools and equipment are cleaned, checked, maintained and stored |