Unit of competency Outline

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Carry out manual handling tasks

Carry out manual handling tasks

Unit of competency
National Code
FBPOPR1010
State Code
OAM59
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
11/12/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
18/04/2019
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
18/04/2019
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to identify manual handling requirements of a work function, use manual handling aids to lift or move items and identify and assess manual handling risks.This unit applies to individuals who work alongside a supervisor in most situations and exercise limited autonomy.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Participate in processes to identify and assess manual handling
  • 1.1 Identify the manual handling components of a work function
  • 1.2 Identify manual handling risks to self and others within level of responsibility and tell supervisor
2. Contribute to manual handling risk minimisation
  • 2.1 Check that manual handling equipment is available and ready for use
  • 2.2 Ensure that personal protective equipment, including clothing and footwear, is fit or use,
3. Plan and conduct manual handling
  • 3.1 Identify sources of risks
  • 3.2 Modify workplace layout and environment within area of control to minimise manual handling risk
  • 3.3 Modify work tasks within area of control to minimise the risk of injury
  • 3.4 Use manual handling aids according to workplace procedures
  • 3.5 Use movement and postures to minimise the risk of injury within the limits of the work environment and the demands of the task
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D4581 FDFOP1003A Carry out manual handling tasks Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODL43 FBPOPR2074 Carry out manual handling tasks Unit of competency