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Carry out manual handling tasks

Carry out manual handling tasks

Unit of competency
National Code
FBPOPR2074
State Code
ODL43
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
09/09/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
23/11/2021
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
23/11/2021
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 under supervision in most situations and exercise limited autonomy.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures according to state/territory health and safety, environmental regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.No 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 task
  • 1.2 Identify manual handling risks to self and others within level of responsibility, and inform supervisor
2. Contribute to manual handling risk minimisation
  • 2.1 Determine approximate weight of item to be handled
  • 2.2 Identify whether manual handling equipment is required and, if so, select appropriate equipment
  • 2.3 Check that manual handling equipment is available and ready for use
  • 2.4 Ensure that personal protective equipment (PPE), including clothing and footwear, is fit for use
  • 2.5 Follow safe work procedures
3. Plan and conduct manual handling
  • 3.1 Identify hazards involved with manual handling task
  • 3.2 Use appropriate PPE and clothing, and ensure correct fit
  • 3.3 Modify workplace layout and environment within area of control to minimise manual handling risk
  • 3.4 Modify work tasks within area of control to minimise the risk of injury
  • 3.5 Use manual handling aids according to workplace procedures
  • 3.6 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
OAM59 FBPOPR1010 Carry out manual handling tasks Unit of competency