Unit of competency Outline
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Conduct manual tasks safely
Conduct manual tasks safely
Unit of competency
National Code
HLTWHS005
HLTWHS005
State Code
AUZ57
AUZ57
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/01/2016
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
22/01/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to recognise potentially hazardous manual tasks, and then to prepare for and complete those tasks in a safe manner. This unit applies to all workers involved in manual handling tasks.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice. The Hazardous manual tasks code of practice applies to this work.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify manual tasks involving risk
- 1.1 Recognise manual tasks that may involve risk to self or others
- 1.2 Identify risk factors that make the manual task hazardous
- 1.3 Determine the nature and extent of the risk
- 1.4 Follow organisation procedures for controlling hazardous manual tasks
2. Prepare for manual tasks
- 2.1 Prepare workplace layout and environment according to organisation procedures
- 2.2 Organise task and workflow appropriately
- 2.3 Prepare and package loads for movement, taking account of specific requirements for different materials and organisation procedures
- 2.4 Select and use personal protective equipment appropriate to the task
- 2.5 Ensure task is within personal capabilities
3. Complete manual tasks
- 3.1 Use appropriate posture and handlingtechniques to reduce muscle load on exertion
- 3.2 Select, adjust and use mechanical aids and handling devices according to manufacturers instructions
- 3.3 Pace and schedule tasks according to procedures
4. Contribute to safe work practices
- 4.1 Identify hazardous manual tasks and report to supervisor according to organisation procedures
- 4.2 Follow organisation procedures for reporting symptoms of injury or actual injury to self and others
- 4.3 Participate in workplace safety activities and contribute to the improvement of manual tasks
- 4.4 Contribute to risk management approach to reduce risks from manual tasks
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WD173 | HLTHSE204D | Follow safe manual handling practices | Unit of competency |