Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan and prepare.
- Work instructions and operational details are obtained using relevant information, confirmed and applied for planning and preparation purposes.
- Safety (OHS) requirements are followed in accordance with safety plans and policies.
- Signage and barricade requirements are identified and implemented.
- Tools and equipment selected to carry out tasks are consistent with the requirements of the job, checked for serviceability and any faults are rectified or reported prior to commencement.
- Material quantity requirements are calculated in accordance with plans and specifications and quality requirements.
- Materials appropriate to the work application are identified, obtained, prepared, safely handled and located ready for use.
- Environmental requirements are identified for the project in accordance with environmental plans and regulatory obligations and applied.
- Assess risks arising from the relocation of the load.
- Products, goods or materials to be relocated are identified.
- Characteristics of load in relation to weight, shape, balance and dimensions are identified.
- Environmental factors influencing the shift, including wind, trip hazards, wet conditions and traffic (vehicular and personal), are assessed for effect on personal safety.
- Appropriate strategies for shifting load are selected based on workplace-approved manual handling procedures.
- Location for storage is determined.
- Routes to be followed and potential risks are identified and strategies to minimise risks are identified.
- Points of balance are estimated.
- Procedures for safe use of lifting equipment to minimise risks are identified.
- Plan load relocation.
- Required load shifting equipment is selected and the safe working load (SWL) and working load limit (WLL) are identified and compared to the load to be shifted.
- Process for relocating load proposed is determined, including planning for potential difficulties in the work environment.
- Proposed process is checked against relevant code of practice and workplace procedures for compliance.
- Lifting equipment and accessories are checked for safe operation following manufacturers' instructions and workplace procedures.
- Relocate load.
- Unsafe equipment is reported to appropriate personnel.
- Planned process and route are followed, using equipment within necessary range of limitations.
- Relocated materials are set down without damage to goods, personnel or equipment and checked for stability.
- Relocation is checked to see that it meets work requirements, and any variations are reported.
- Equipment is returned to storage area.