Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan and prepare for lifting operations
- Access, interpret and apply load handling documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
- Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements before proceeding
- Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures
- Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
- Develop a preliminary lifting plan considering essential information
- Check/confirm job feasibility and schedule with the load designer and other relevant persons
- Finalise and confirm lifting plan, including the scheduling of required resources
- Prepare for lifting
- Move loads
- Deduce and confirm appropriate safe working loads and centre of gravity using load charts and sling tags/charts prior to load moving
- Direct the movement of the load using standard signals for load moving
- Perform load moving in accordance with the plan
- Perform work safely
- Connect lifting gear to load
- Connect load to movement device using appropriate and certified equipment
- Ensure stability of the load by application of load movement procedure, temporary bracing and/or load support
- Follow appropriate specifications during the placement and securing of the load