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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare for transport of plant, equipment and/or personnel
   • Access, interpret and apply load handling documentation to ensure work activity is compliant
   • Obtain, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
   • Identify hazards and environmental issues, assess the risks and implement control measures in line with workplace policies
   • Identify load characteristics, environmental issues, and any special handling or equipment requirements according to workplace procedures
   • Obtain and interpret transportation schedule to perform work activity according to standard operating procedures and safe work practices
   • Determine transfer location and establish transfer pathway
   • Select and wear personal protective equipment required for work activities
   • Communicate and coordinate planned activities with others at the site prior to commencement of work activities
   • Prepare plant, equipment and/or authorised personnel for relocation in line with standard operating procedures, and relevant regulatory requirements
   • Conduct pre-operational checks to establish the readiness of plant and equipment for operation and report unsafe plant and equipment to appropriate personnel
   • Calculate the load to be transported in line with workplace procedures
2. Load, transport and unload plant, equipment and/or personnel in line with established requirements to complete work activity
   • Carry out pre-start and start-up checks of equipment in line with workplace procedures
   • Lift and shift load safely using appropriate devices, protective restraints for personnel, and appropriate personal protective equipment in line with workplace procedures
   • Transport load within the operating capacity of the transport vehicle, using appropriate devices and protective restraints for personnel
   • Transport loads to specified destinations, according to work requirements, policies and procedures, whilst observing relevant regulatory and site based codes and traffic management requirements
   • Unload loads in line with workplace procedures
   • Monitor hazards and risks during operations and ensure safety of self, other personnel, plant and equipment
   • Park up, shut down, secure and carry out post operational inspection of equipment in line with workplace procedures
3. Conduct housekeeping activities
   • Clear and restore work area according to workplace procedures
   • Manage and/or report hazards to maintain a safe working environment
   • Complete and file documentation, and distribute according to workplace requirements