AHCARB212 — Operate and maintain stump grinding machines

1 Prepare for stump removal operations

• 1.1Confirm work instructions and stumps to be removed with supervisor
• 1.2Assess the size and scale of stump grinding works
• 1.3Identify and confirm location and depth of above and below ground services with supervisor
• 1.4Confirm workplace health and safety hazards and controls from job safety analysis (JSA) with supervisor
• 1.5Confirm availability of first aid and emergency personnel, equipment and procedures
• 1.6Unload stump grinder from transport vehicle according to workplace and safety procedures

2 Carry out stump grinder pre-operational and safety checks

• 2.1Check maintenance log for outstanding performance issues, and report incomplete maintenance to supervisor
• 2.2Conduct pre-start checks on stump grinder according to manufacturer instructions
• 2.3Check fluid levels and fill to manufacturer specifications
• 2.4Check safety guards are secure and in place
• 2.5Check safety switches are functioning correctly
• 2.6Check debris curtain is in working order according to manufacturer instructions

3 Complete preparations for work

• 3.1Select, check and use personal protective equipment
• 3.2Assess stump and surrounds for impediments to grinding operations
• 3.3Implement workplace health, safety, site, environmental and traffic control measures

4 Operate stump grinder

• 4.1Plan the grinding operation and position grinder according to site conditions and operator instructions
• 4.2Implement stump grinder start-up procedure
• 4.3Operate stump grinder to grind stump according to manufacturer and operator instructions
• 4.4Monitor cutting operation and adjust cutting rate and depth according to manufacturer and supervisor instructions
• 4.5Undertake corrective action when stump grinder performance or safe operation has been compromised
• 4.6Implement shutdown procedures following stump removal

5 Complete stump grinding operations

• 5.1Dispose of waste according to work instructions and environmental procedures
• 5.2Clean stump grinder and equipment according to workplace and biosecurity procedures
• 5.3Perform operator maintenance according to manufacturer instructions
• 5.4Report and record stump grinder usage, maintenance and repair requirements according to repair and maintenance procedures
• 5.5Load and secure stump grinder onto transport vehicle according to workplace and safety procedures, and regulatory requirements
• 5.6Maintain records and report stump grinding outcomes according to workplace procedures

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