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Operate personnel and materials hoists

Operate personnel and materials hoists

Unit of competency
National Code
RIIHAN207D
State Code
WH301
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
3.00
Current Release Date
07/12/2014
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
28/05/2014
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
28/05/2014
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to operate personnel and materials hoists in the Resources and Infrastructure Industries.This unit is appropriate for those working in operational roles.Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories, and Industry sectors. Relevant information must be sourced prior to application of the unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and prepare to operate personnel and materials hoists
  • 1.1 Access, interpret and apply load handling documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
  • 1.2 Obtain, read, interpret clarify and confirm work instructions including shift changeover details, quality requirements, plans and specifications
  • 1.3 Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
  • 1.4 Arrange signals and communication with other workers including barricade requirements
  • 1.5 Identify, address and report potential hazards and environmental issues and implement control measures
  • 1.6 Identify materials, equipment and tools required to complete work, check for serviceability, and report faults
  • 1.7 Conduct equipment pre-start checks
2. Prepare personnel/material hoist
  • 2.1 Inspect personnel cage/platform structure and SWL plate
  • 2.2 Assess weather conditions for safe hoist operation
  • 2.3 Conduct test run through full height of travel without a load, check mast and wall bolting
  • 2.4 Check all safety systems including braking system
  • 2.5 Ensure that attachment is lowered to ground safely and does not crush feet of personnel
  • 2.6 Check personnel’s lanyards/harnesses and anchors comply with relevant Australian standards and are securely fitted to railing/anchor points and personnel harness attachment points
3. Operate personnel/material hoist
  • 3.1 Lift personnel cage/platform and test all equipment in a range positions, operating controls smoothly and carefully, considering working clearances and potential crushing risks to workers
  • 3.2 Travel personnel cage/platform as low as possible and operating in low gear and low speed, ensuring maximum stability at all times
  • 3.3 Remain seated at controls whenever workers are on/in attachment and in the raised position
  • 3.4 Communicate with personnel cage/platform using recommended signals
4. Perform post-operation activities
  • 4.1 Empty and park attachment in designated area
  • 4.2 Clean, remove, inspect and store attachments and equipment correctly
  • 4.3 Clean and leave attachment parked on level, secure, and safe position
  • 4.4 Report location and state/condition of personnel cage/platform before going off shift
  • 4.5 Complete all required written records and documents
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