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Analyse and improve manual handling processes

Analyse and improve manual handling processes

Unit of competency
National Code
MSS403031
State Code
OER40
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
16/12/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
03/05/2023
Field of Education
080317 - Quality Management
Original Release Date
03/05/2023
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to analyse manual handling activities and optimise the application of physical effort. This unit applies to individuals who have been given the responsibility to examine the manual handling aspects of a process and identify and implement improvements in terms of safety, effort required and/or efficiency. This unit applies to any organisation. No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Assess manual handling risks
  • 1.1 Identify manual handling hazards in work area
  • 1.2 Assess risks arising from manual handling hazards according to procedures
2. Analyse physical effort requirements of job
  • 2.1 Determine basic manual handling requirements of job
  • 2.2 Analyse requirements in terms of types of manual handling activity
  • 2.3 Analyse items to be handled in terms of physical characteristics and other hazards
3. Determine time/effort components of physical effort
  • 3.1 Break required movement pattern down into movement components
  • 3.2 Determine time and effort requirements for movements
  • 3.3 Develop alternative movement patterns
  • 3.4 Determine time and effort requirements for alternative movements
  • 3.5 Determine handling aids required to assist movement
  • 3.6 Determine preferred movement pattern
4. Analyse the ergonomics of physical effort
  • 4.1 Analyse ergonomics of preferred movement pattern
  • 4.2 Develop substitute movements for any movement which is not ergonomically sound
  • 4.3 Determine handling aids required to improve ergonomics of required movements
5. Optimise application of physical effort
  • 5.1 Select movement patterns which are ergonomically sound and time and effort efficient
  • 5.2 Ensure all relevant people are trained to use improved methods
  • 5.3 Ensure procedures and practices reflect improved methods
  • 5.4 Communicate with team members and involve them in development of alternatives to promote awareness and facilitate learning
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State Code National Code Title Type
BAK26 MSS403032 Analyse manual handling processes Unit of competency