Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for glass handling
- Work requirements in the form of type and quantity of glass to be relocated are identified from work instructions
- Work health and safety (WHS) requirements for movement of glass sheets by hand, including personal protective equipment, are observed throughout the work
- Sheet glass to be moved is identified and weight, shape and points of balance, and dimensions estimated or calculated
- Tools and equipment and manual handling procedures for lifting, lowering and carrying, pushing and pulling are identified
- Risks to self, others, material and equipment are identified arising from the required lifting, load carrying, set down or movement of the glass
- Need for glass lifting equipment or team lifting is determined and team lifting processes are considered for application
- Glass is checked for imperfections and damage prior to movement
- Plan glass movement
- Locations for glass storage are identified and routes to be followed determined
- Required clearances are compared to available space and adjustments made, as required
- Process for relocating glass is planned, including predicting and planning for potential difficulties
- Proposed process is checked against advisory standards and workplace procedures for compliance
- Relocate glass
- Actions of lifting, lowering and carrying, pulling and pushing are carried out in accordance with approved advisory standards and workplace procedures
- Team lifting tasks (where used) are coordinated according to approved advisory standards
- Planned process and route are followed and 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, and any differences reported
- Complete work