NZQA registered unit standard
18967 version 3
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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
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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.
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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=Guidelin
es+for+the+Safe+Use+of+Portable+Mechanically+Powered+Nailers+and+Staplers+*
.
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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).
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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.
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Evidence requirements
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
2.5
types, sizes, and functions of fastening devices.
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.
Evidence requirements
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
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31 December 2018
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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
Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference
0173
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Please note
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which are assessing against unit standards must engage with the moderation system that
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Requirements for consent to assess and an outline of the moderation system that applies
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CMR also includes useful information about special requirements for organisations wishing
to develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for tutors
and assessors, and special resource requirements.
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