Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan and prepare.
- Work instructions and operational details are obtained using relevant information, confirmed and applied for planning and preparation purposes.
- Safety (OHS) requirements are followed in accordance with safety plans and policies.
- Signage and barricade requirements are identified and implemented.
- Equipment selected to carry out tasks are consistent with the requirements of the job, checked for serviceability and any faults are rectified or reported prior to commencement.
- Material quantity requirements are calculated in accordance with plans and specifications and quality requirements.
- Materials appropriate to the work application are identified, obtained, prepared, safely handled and located ready for use.
- Environmental requirements are identified for the project in accordance with environmental plans and regulatory obligations and applied.
- Load and unload goods.
- Appropriate loading and unloading procedures are employed, based upon identified load characteristics.
- Loading follows loading regulations, including road transport lengths and widths and workplace safety requirements.
- Load shifting aids and appliances are selected and used to aid loading procedures following approved workplace procedures for manual handling.
- Unloading activities are conducted following approved work methods.
- Unloading is conducted efficiently, taking into account suitable locations, storage, safe use of equipment (where applicable) and balance of remaining load.
- Secure and protect load.
- Load is secured using appropriate load restraints and protection equipment for different loads and carrying and storage conditions.
- Load is protected form weather and to ensure safety in transit.
- Distribution of the load is checked to ensure that it is even, legal and within safe working load limits.
- Complete documentation.