Elements and Performance Criteria
- Attach lifting gear to loads
- Potential hazards associated with the use of cranes and other load shifting equipment are identified and measures to eliminate or control these hazards are planned.
- Site information is obtained as necessary.
- All work is undertaken safely and to prescribed procedures.
- Load is inspected and best lifting method determined.
- Load shifting equipment is selected appropriate to load.
- 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 most 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 shifting equipment using safe and appropriate techniques.
- Communication and signalling methods are used as appropriate to coordinate the load movement in a safe manner.
- Load is grounded or put down in accordance with prescribed procedure, in a safe and stable manner.
- All lifting gear is detached from load mover and load.