Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan and prepare for loading and unloading cargo/goods
- Access, interpret and apply load handling compliance documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
- Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
- Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures
- Communicate and coordinate activities with others throughout the work activity
- Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
- Select appropriate type of auxiliary equipment for work activities
- Perform equipment pre-start checks to ensure equipment is ready for operation
- Identify emergency procedures to ensure safety of personnel and plant
- Load cargo/goods
- Identify load characteristics and use appropriate loading techniques to safely and efficiently move load
- Identify hazardous and dangerous goods and adhere to relevant legislation and permit requirements
- Assess and ensure that load characteristics and transport capacity meet approved parameters
- Erect physical barricades and signage to prevent unauthorised entry to the area
- Load cargo/goods in accordance with relevant mass and loading regulations and site procedures
- Secure cargo/goods
- Protect cargo/goods
- Conduct housekeeping activities
- Unload cargo/goods
- Assess location, stowage and remaining load before commencement
- Unload in a safe and effective way making use of lifting aids and applications
- Identify any goods requiring special handling
- Relocate material in a manner that considers the height, weight loading, size and crushability of the cargo/goods