Elements and Performance Criteria
- Check work area
- Work area is checked to ensure area is in accordance with relevant safety codes and national standards
- Unsafe work areas are identified and reported to appropriate personnel
- Check cargo
- Cargo/containers are checked to ensure they are safe to handle in accordance with national standards and industry safety codes
- Unsafe or damaged cargo is identified and reported to appropriate personnel
- Interpret and provide directions
- Directions are provided using the required communications technology/mode
- Directions are confirmed to ensure any unclear instructions are checked and clarified with relevant staff
- Anticipate cargo transfer sequence
- Cargo transfer sequence is anticipated to ensure compliance with operating procedures and safe and efficient transfer operations
- Cargo sequence is anticipated by referral to ship stowage plans/required sheets
- Direct crane operators and transfer loads
- Crane operators are directed to work locations to ensure cargo/containers are transferred in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
- Crane drivers are immediately alerted to unsafe conditions, safety incidents and emergencies in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements