MSFGG3039
Manually move glass


Application

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan for and move sheets of glass by hand, both individually and as part of a team. Movement of glass may be within a glass workplace or between the workplace and another site.

This unit applies to glass processing workers and glaziers working in accordance with established procedures.

No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.


Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare for glass handling

1.1 Read instructions and identify the type and quantity of glass to be relocated

1.2 Identify and follow work health and safety requirements using all required personal protective equipment throughout the work

1.3 Identify sheet glass to be moved and estimate or calculate weight, shape, points of balance, and dimensions

1.4 Identify risks to self, others, material and equipment arising from required lifting, load carrying, set down or movement of glass

1.5 Identify the need for equipment or team lifting based on nature of glass and level of risk

2. Plan glass movement

2.1 Identify destination for glass and determine routes to be followed

2.2 Compare required clearances to available space and make any required adjustments

2.3 Plan process for relocating glass, and include contingency measures for potential difficulties

2.4 Check proposed process against advisory standards and workplace procedures for compliance

3. Relocate glass

3.1 Check glass for imperfections and damage prior to movement

3.2 Lift, lower and carry glass, in accordance with approved local work health and safety codes and workplace procedures

3.3 Coordinate team lifting tasks in accordance with approved local work health and safety codes and workplace procedures

3.4 Follow planned process and route and relocate glass without damage to material, personnel or equipment

3.5 Attach required labels and store glass in accordance with workplace procedures ensuring there are no projections

3.6 Check relocation against work requirements, and report any differences

4. Complete work

4.1 Clean, maintain and store handling equipment in accordance with workplace procedures

4.2 Accurately complete required workplace documentation

Foundation Skills

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.


Sectors

Glass and Glazing