Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare to load and unload plant
- 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
- Select and wear personal protective equipment required for work activities
- Obtain and display signage, and erect barriers to isolate the loading and unloading site from general traffic flow in line with safe work practices
- Load the plant in line with established requirements
- Confirm the dimensions and capacity of the float or trailer to safely carry the plant
- Select tools and loading equipment in line with work requirements
- Identify faults, and rectify or report prior to commencement of work, within scope of own responsibility and according to workplace procedures
- Confirm preparation procedures of the plant for transportation has been completed
- Place and secure loading aids in line with workplace procedures
- Confirm the loading procedure with operator and/or guide before loading commences
- Move the plant item onto the trailer or float and halt at the designated position as per workplace procedures
- Secure plant to trailer or float in line with workplace procedures
- Unload the plant in line with established requirements
- Confirm the unloading procedure with operator and guide before unloading commences
- Place and secure unloading aids, including ramps, in accordance with the trailer or float specifications
- Slacken securing devices and remove according to workplace procedures
- Move the plant item off the trailer or float and halt at the designated position
- Stow loading aids including ramps, bridging materials and securing devices as per workplace procedures