Elements and Performance Criteria
- Define objectives of required handling and storage operation
- Requirements for bulk handling and storage activities are identified in accordance with workplace requirements
- Current best practice and future trends for handling and storage equipment are assessed and compared to present operations
- Consideration of workplace goals and present capabilities and constraints is undertaken when selecting bulk handling and storage resources
- Specify equipment and system performance requirements
- Bulk handling and storage equipment and system requirements are documented
- Performance measures for equipment and system operations are developed and documented
- Consultations are conducted with relevant employees and management to verify documented requirements
- Evaluate and select bulk handling and storage resources
- Range of bulk handling and storage equipment and facilities that meet specifications are researched for costs and benefits as well as potential adaptability for new business opportunities
- Rating system is instigated to facilitate comparisons of cost/benefit and other qualitative properties of bulk handling and storage equipment and systems
- Analysis of current employee competency in relation to required competency is undertaken and documented
- Equipment is selected based on comparisons of performance specifications including cost, output, set-up requirements, maintenance and retraining
- Complete documentation
- Workplace documentation is completed as required
- Handling and storage requirements are documented and communicated to relevant personnel
- Reports are compiled and forwarded to appropriate personnel