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Safely move materials and loads in the workplace

Safely move materials and loads in the workplace

Unit of competency
National Code
PRMPFES03C
State Code
W9853
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
30/03/2009
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
18/08/2009
Field of Education
089901 - Purchasing, Warehousing And Distribution
Original Release Date
18/08/2009
Nominal Hours
19
Description
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to equip service technicians for the responsibility of safely moving materials and loads in the workplace in such a way as to avoid injuries to self and others, and prevent damage to product and property from incorrect handling methods.All work in this area must be completed in accordance with relevant legislative, industry, customer and organisational requirements, including policies and procedures relating to occupational health and safety (OHS), and ozone depleting substance (ODS) and synthetic greenhouse gas (SGG) emissions.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Use manual handling techniques to move material and loads.
  • 1.1 Identify hazards and implement risk assessment and control methods prior to moving material and loads.
  • 1.2 Use manual handling techniques, including OHS procedures appropriate for the type of load and material being moved.
2 Use mechanical handling aids to move material and loads.
  • 2.1 Use mechanical handling aids to assist with safe manual handling of material and loads according to industry and legislative requirements and workplace procedures.
  • 2.2 Maintain mechanical handling aids according to organisational requirements and manufacturer specifications.
  • 2.3 Report faulty mechanical handling aids to relevant persons according to organisational requirements.
3 Adhere to the requirements of federal, state and territory regulations for moving dangerous material.
  • 3.1 Comply with requirements of relevant dangerous goods regulations and ODS, SGG and OHS policies and procedures when moving any material or load that is assessed as dangerous or hazardous.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S4437 PRMPFES03B Safely move materials and loads in the workplace Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WC130 CPPFES2003A Safely move loads and dangerous goods Unit of competency