Assessor Resource
FDFOP1003A
Carry out manual handling tasks
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
This unit applies to a worker required to conduct lifting or moving of items as part of their work role. It is designed to support existing workplace programs to manage occupational health and safety (OHS) hazards by enabling employees to contribute to risk assessment and control. It may include the use of related equipment, such as trolleys, pallet jacks and other manual handling aids.
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to participate in workplace processes to identify manual handling requirements of a work function, identify manual handling risks, assess level of risk and apply appropriate risk elimination or control measures.
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