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Key terms and concepts
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Clearing and tidying | Leaving a work site in a tidy condition by replacing soil, storing reusable materials and clearing, removing and safely disposing of non-reusable materials. |
| Conventional fencing | A system of fencing using wire supported by and strained against posts. |
| Enterprise requirements | Enterprise systems and procedures for the use of fencing tools and materials, operation of vehicles and equipment, waste disposal, recycling and the reuse of materials. |
| Erection, maintenance and repair of fencing | Construction of a fence and keeping it in good condition by fixing any components or sections that become damaged or break. |
| Fencing tools and materials | Equipment such as post drivers, post hole diggers and borers, crowbars, wire strainers and fencing pliers that are used to construct a fence from posts and wire. |
| Hazards | Sources of danger that could produce injury or disease, affecting an employee’s health and well being. |
| Manufacturer’s specifications | A set of standard requirements determined by the manufacturer for a particular vehicle, piece of machinery or equipment, tool or type of material. |
| Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) | A system designed to protect the safety, health and welfare of people in the workplace. |
| Personal protective equipment (PPE) | Equipment worn by workers to reduce the risk from OHS hazards. PPE includes footwear, head protection, gloves, overalls, face masks, hearing protection, eye protection, sunscreen and waterproof clothing. |
| Reporting | The process of providing oral or written feedback. |
| Reusable materials | Materials such as wire, hinges, gates, netting and posts and stays that can be reused, depending on current and future needs. |
| Risk assessment | The process of judging the likelihood of hazards for a given task or project, assessing the risks associated with each hazard and the implementation of risk controls including PPE. |
| Safe work practices | Guidelines for carrying out a task safely. |
| Standard operating procedures (SOP) | Established set of procedures to be followed when carrying out a task, especially operating machinery and equipment. |
| Work plan | A document that lists designated work tasks, tools and materials, time frame and supervisor’s instructions. |
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