18967 Use and Maintain Portable Nail Or Staple Guns in the Manufacture of Wood Products

NZQA registered unit standard 18967 version 3 Page 1 of 4

Title Use and maintain portable nail or staple guns in the manufacture of wood products

Level 2 Credits 3

Purpose People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of health and safety issues relevant to the safe use of portable nail or staple guns; select and use a portable nail or staple gun to perform wood product manufacturing operations; and carry out routine maintenance of portable nail or staple guns.

Classification Solid Wood Manufacturing > Wood Product Manufacturing Skills

Available grade Achieved

Explanatory notes

1 The following apply to the performance of all outcomes of this unit standard: a All work practices must meet recognised codes of practice and documented worksite health and safety and environmental procedures (where these exceed code) for personal, product, and worksite health and safety, and must meet the obligations required under current legislation, including the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992, the Resource Management Act 1991, and their subsequent amendments. b All work practices must meet documented worksite operating procedures. This includes the recording (by electronic or non-electronic means) of activities, events, and decisions. c All evidence of communications gathered in relation to this unit standard must be in accordance with worksite procedures for content, recipient, timing, and method.

2 Reference Guidelines for the Safe Use of Portable Mechanically Powered Nailers and Staplers (2001), published by OSH, Department of Labour and available through http://www.business.govt.nz/healthandsafetygroup/search? SearchableText=Guidelines+for+the+Safe+Use+of+Portable+Mechanically+Powered +Nailers+and+Staplers+*.

3 Definitions Fastening device refers to nails, staples (either loose or in coils or strips), and other consumable joining mechanisms used in the operational process. Portable nail or staple gun refers to hand-held pneumatic mechanically-powered nailing and stapling devices, as covered by the Guidelines for the Safe Use of Portable Mechanically Powered Nailers and Staplers (2001).

Competenz Ó New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2018 SSB Code 101571 NZQA registered unit standard 18967 version 3 Page 2 of 4

Routine maintenance refers to maintenance that does not require the services of a qualified service technician. Sequential trip mechanism refers to a design feature that necessitates depressing the work-contacting element followed by pressure upon the trigger in order to discharge a single fastener. Torsion spring may also be referred to as a feeder spring. Wood packaging products refer to packaging products manufactured primarily from wood materials for the storage and transport of goods. Examples include pallets, boxes, crates, and bins or other wood product components. Worksite policies and procedures refer to documented policies and to documented or other directions provided to staff. These include, but are not limited to, ways of managing health and safety, environmental considerations, quality, and production, and must conform to legislation. Examples include standard operating procedures, company health and safety plans, on-site briefings, and supervisor’s instructions.

Outcomes and evidence requirements

Outcome 1

Demonstrate knowledge of health and safety issues relevant to the safe use of portable nail or staple guns.

Evidence requirements

1.1 Safe work practices are identified and used in accordance with worksite policies and procedures.

Range may include but are not limited to – positioning of hands and direction of gun for safe nailing and stapling to take place; sequential trip mechanism checked for correct operation; the wearing of appropriate safety equipment: eye and hearing protection, appropriate footwear.

1.2 The safe use of portable nail or staple guns is explained in accordance with legislative requirements and worksite policies and procedures.

1.3 Hazards associated with portable nail or staple guns are identified, and the consequences of non-conformance with guidelines are described in terms of equipment damage, production loss, and personal hazard.

Outcome 2

Select and use a portable nail or staple gun to perform wood product manufacturing operations.

2.1 Nail or staple gun is checked prior to use to confirm gun is in safe working condition, and is set up as per manufacturer recommendations and current legislative requirements.

Range must include but is not limited to – protective devices: sequential trip mechanism, torsion spring; power sources.

2.2 Air hoses are checked for leaks and secure quick release attachments.

2.3 Nail or staple gun is used in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendation and worksite policies and procedures.

2.4 Fastening devices are appropriately selected for task, and the nail or staple gun, in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendation and worksite policies and procedures.

Range types, sizes, and functions of fastening devices.

2.5 Use of tools is consistent with safety of the user and bystanders, and effective use of the materials.

Outcome 3

Carry out routine maintenance of portable nail or staple guns.

3.1 Power tools are checked and maintained in safe working condition.

Range may include but is not limited to – free of blockages, rust, and dirt; lubricated; determined to be in safe and good mechanical and electrical condition; air hoses are checked for wear.

3.2 Problems are identified and corrected in accordance with worksite policies and procedures.

3.3 Damaged and faulty portable nail or staple guns and air connections are identified and removed for service and repair or replacement in accordance with worksite policies and procedures.

3.4 Communication with other workers, and production, maintenance, and quality records are explained and completed in accordance with worksite policies and procedures.

Planned review date 31 December 2018

Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions Process Version Date Last Date for Assessment Registration 1 22 March 2002 31 December 2015 Review 2 18 December 2006 31 December 2015 Review 3 20 March 2014 N/A

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