Elements and Performance Criteria
- Follow organisation procedures, for a particular task, to minimise risk of injury
- Use appropriate posture and handling techniques to reduce muscle load on exertion
- Manage work tasks involving vibration in accordance with workplace policies and procedures
- Use appropriate manual handling techniques and equipment to meet customer needs within own scope of responsibility
- Package loads appropriately for easy handling
- Follow lifting limitations prescribed within relevant guidelines
- Use safe work practices in handling loads
- Wear appropriate personal protective equipment
- Utilise and implement strategies as directed to improve workplace organisation
- Identify OHS hazards, assess risk and report to supervisor
- Contribute to workplace design and task analysis to ensure appropriate work areas are developed
- Follow workplace policies and procedures in relation to pacing and scheduling of tasks
- Carry out equipment and environmental maintenance in accordance with a workplace preventative maintenance schedule
- Follow workplace procedures for reporting symptoms and injuries to self and or others
- Follow workplace procedures for any return to work program