Elements and Performance Criteria
- Identify storage requirements
- Work requirements in the form of type and quantity of glass to be stored are identified from work instructions
- Workplace health and safety requirements for storage and handling of glass, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work
- Glass to be stored is checked against paperwork and any discrepancies are reported according to workplace procedures
- Storage requirements are identified from manufacturer instructions, statutory regulations and workplace procedures
- Locations for glass storage are identified and checked for availability and suitability
- The process and procedures for moving, handling and storing are identified
- Team lifting processes are considered for application including:
- nomination of team leader
- calculation of capacity of team
- Prepare for glass movement
- Work sequence is planned in a logical order to suit the job
- Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked prior to use to ensure that they are appropriate for the work, serviceable and in a safe condition
- Planned route for relocating glass is determined and checked for hazards and the work area is cleared of obstructions
- Risks to self and others are identified and acted upon according to statutory requirements and workplace procedures
- Required clearances are compared to available space and adjustments made
- Process for relocating glass is planned including predicting and planning for potential difficulties
- Proposed process is checked against code of practice and workplace procedures for compliance
- Relocate glass
- Safety checks are carried out on required handling equipment, and any damaged or worn parts are reported according to workplace practices
- Handling equipment is operated safely and correctly in accordance with manufacturers' instructions and workplace procedures
- Planned process and route are followed
- Glass is relocated without damage to material, personnel or equipment
- Glass is labelled and stored following workplace procedures ensuring there are no projections
- Relocation is checked to see that it meets work requirements, with any differences reported
- Complete job requirements