TLIB0003 — Use and maintain minor mechanical equipment

Elements & performance criteria

Performance evidence

• applying precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards
• applying relevant lashing and securing techniques for equipment
• applying environmental requirements when using and maintaining minor mechanical equipment
• applying workplace procedures in the use and maintenance of minor mechanical equipment
• carrying out one routine maintenance and conducting checks in a safe manner including:  engine oil checks  coolant level checks  hydraulic oil and other fluid checks  globe replacement procedure  tyre checks for wear  drive belt checks and adjustments  seat, mirror and related driver adjustments
• communicating and working effectively with others when reporting identified problems, faults or malfunctions
• completing a pre-operational check on one piece of equipment used in the job function
• completing workplace documentation processes
• following relevant tagout processes
• modifying activities depending on operational contingencies, risk situations and environments
• monitoring performance of equipment
• monitoring work activities in terms of planned schedule
• operating and adapting to differences in equipment in accordance with workplace procedures
• operating mechanical equipment to manufacturer and workplace requirements
• operating relevant cleaning equipment and using relevant cleaning supplies
• recording identified fault/damage in accordance with workplace procedures
• reporting identified problems, faults and malfunctions promptly, in accordance with workplace procedures
• selecting and using required personal protective equipment (PPE)
• using and handling cleaning agents and relevant cleaning equipment in accordance with work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS)/occupational safety and health (OSH), environmental requirements
• working systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment

Knowledge evidence

• basic lashing securing techniques
• emergency procedures in the event of an accident when using and maintaining mechanical equipment
• environmental requirements for waste disposal when using and maintaining mechanical equipment
• manufacturer specifications and documentation
• pre-operational and operational checklists
• problems and faults that can occur when using and maintaining minor mechanical equipment and related action that should be taken to resolve these problems
• relevant Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and manufacturer specifications for cleaning products
• relevant WHS/OHS/OSH and environmental procedures and regulations
• safe operation of cleaning equipment
• safe use of cleaning supplies
• tools and equipment for using and maintaining minor mechanical equipment, and the procedures and precautions for their care, use and storage
• workplace documentation and records requirements
• workplace procedures for pre-operational checks
• workplace procedures for using and maintaining minor mechanical equipment

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