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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Assess risks associated with relocating load
2. Products, goods or materials to be relocated are identified and assessed for the appropriate relocation method
3. Storage location is determined
4. Routes to be followed are identified
5. Points of balance are estimated
6. Effect of moving contents, which may be loose, liquid, dangerous or hazardous, are considered
7. Risks in potential route/s are considered
8. Lifting equipment to minimise potential risks is identified
9. Appropriate personal protective equipment is determined and worn
10. Tools, load shifting equipment and other materials are selected and checked for serviceability and defects are reported to supervisor
11. Plan load relocation
12. Load is examined to determine condition, length, bulk and weight
13. Load shifting equipment is selected in accordance with workplace procedures
14. Safe procedures for using lifting equipment are identified, including the calculation of safe working load (SWL) and/or working load limit (WLL) for weight of goods to be moved
15. Process for relocating load is proposed including predicting and planning for potential difficulties
16. Proposed process is checked against relevant code of practice and workplace procedures for compliance
17. Lifting equipment and accessories are checked for safe operation in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and workplace procedures
18. Personal protective equipment is selected and worn in accordance with WHS/OHS requirements
19. Relocate load
20. Unsafe equipment is reported to appropriate personnel in accordance with workplace procedures
21. Load is broken down, where applicable, to allow handling and moving a number of single items to ensure the maximum weight of 500 kg is not exceeded
22. Mechanical aids and field machines are constructed, when required, by the approved shifting method, so the load can be shifted in accordance with job instructions
23. Safe working limits for lifting equipment are identified and maintained
24. Planned process and route are followed using equipment within necessary range of limitations
25. Relocated materials are set down without damage to goods, personnel or equipment and are checked for stability
26. Relocation is checked to see it meets work requirements and variances are reported
27. Refurbish equipment and worksite
28. Site is cleaned and cleared of debris and unwanted material
29. Field machines, tools and equipment are cleaned, inspected, serviced, maintained and stored in accordance with standard procedures
30. Documentation is completed in accordance with standard procedures

Range Statement

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Non-essential conditions can be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

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Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and include:

applying precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist when shifting loads using manually-operated equipment communicating and working effectively with others when using manually-operated equipment to shift loads completing documentation related to work activities identifying load limits for lifting identifying manual operating equipment and their capabilities modifying activities depending on operational contingencies, risk situations and environments monitoring and prioritising work activities in terms of planned schedule operating and adapting to differences in equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures reading and interpreting instructions, procedures, information and signs relevant to shifting loads using manually-operated equipment relocating a load safely reporting and/or rectifying identified problems promptly, in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures selecting and using required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) standards working systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment.

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Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

housekeeping standards and procedures method for splicing and maintaining cordage and SWL problems that may arise when using manually-operated equipment to shift loads, and actions that should be taken to prevent or solve these problems relevant knots and lashings relevant WHS/OHS procedures and guidelines concerning the use of manually-operated equipment to shift loads relevant slings and securing devices risks when using manually-operated equipment to shift loads, and related precautions to control these risks site layout and obstacles workplace procedures and policies for shifting goods and materials using manually-operated equipment.

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