Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for handling operations
- Identify handling requirements and where required check with appropriate personnel.
- Select appropriate personal protective and load shifting equipment and complete pre-operational checks to ensure operational effectiveness.
- Inspect type and quantity of material for relocation and check work area for potential hazards, obstructions and spillage.
- Confirm availability of required materials.
- Load and unload product
- Use load shifting equipment in line with organisational safety procedures, manufacturer’s instructions and environmental protection practices.
- Use communication signals to notify nearby personnel of impending operation.
- Estimate material dimensions and weight to ensure load and equipment is stable.
- Load or unload product direct from the production line; observe and respond to people and hazards present.
- Transport and store product
- Document and report product information