Elements and Performance Criteria
- Attach lifting gear to loads
- All work is undertaken safely and to prescribed procedures
- Load is inspected and best lifting method determined for weight and shape
- Appropriate load shifting equipment is selected
- Lifting gear is inspected and damaged or worn items are labelled and rejected
- Where appropriate, safe working loads are calculated to Australian Standards
- Lifting gear is attached to load in an appropriate and safe manner, and to specifications where required
- Move loads
- Load moving is performed to acceptable, safe working practices, Australian Standards, codes of practice and specifications
- Lifting gear is connected to load mover using safe and appropriate techniques
- Appropriate communication and signals are used to coordinate load movement safely
- Load is grounded or put down in a safe and stable manner according to prescribed procedure
- All lifting gear is detached from load mover and load