Elements and Performance Criteria
- Assess risks associated with relocating load
- Products, goods or materials to be relocated are identified and assessed for the appropriate relocation method
- Storage location is determined
- Routes to be followed are identified
- Points of balance are estimated
- Effect of moving contents, which may be loose, liquid, dangerous or hazardous, are considered
- Risks in potential route/s are considered
- Lifting equipment to minimise potential risks is identified
- Appropriate personal protective equipment is determined and worn
- Tools, load shifting equipment and other materials are selected and checked for serviceability and defects are reported to supervisor
- Plan load relocation
- Load is examined to determine condition, length, bulk and weight
- Load shifting equipment is selected in accordance with workplace procedures
- Safe procedures for using lifting equipment are identified, including the calculation of safe working load (SWL) and/or working load limit (WLL) for weight of goods to be moved
- Process for relocating load is proposed including predicting and planning for potential difficulties
- Proposed process is checked against relevant code of practice and workplace procedures for compliance
- Lifting equipment and accessories are checked for safe operation in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and workplace procedures
- Personal protective equipment is selected and worn in accordance with WHS/OHS requirements
- Relocate load
- Unsafe equipment is reported to appropriate personnel in accordance with workplace procedures
- Load is broken down, where applicable, to allow handling and moving a number of single items to ensure the maximum weight of 500 kg is not exceeded
- Mechanical aids and field machines are constructed, when required, by the approved shifting method, so the load can be shifted in accordance with job instructions
- Safe working limits for lifting equipment are identified and maintained
- Planned process and route are followed using equipment within necessary range of limitations
- Relocated materials are set down without damage to goods, personnel or equipment and are checked for stability
- Relocation is checked to see it meets work requirements and variances are reported
- Refurbish equipment and worksite
- Site is cleaned and cleared of debris and unwanted material
- Field machines, tools and equipment are cleaned, inspected, serviced, maintained and stored in accordance with standard procedures
- Documentation is completed in accordance with standard procedures