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Analyse manual handling processes

Analyse manual handling processes

Unit of competency
National Code
MSS403032
State Code
BAK26
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
22/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/08/2016
Field of Education
080317 - Quality Management
Original Release Date
08/08/2016
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to analyse manual handling in terms of its efficiency and safety. This unit applies to an individual who is required to examine the manual handling component of a job and improve it in terms of safety, effort required and efficiency. This may be conducted for a job performed by others or it may be for the person's own job.This unit primarily requires the application of skills associated with problem solving, initiative and enterprise to identify safe and efficient manual handling, and planning and organising to ensure processes are implemented. This unit also requires communication with, and involvement of, others to ensure they understand the approach and to facilitate training.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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.
2 Analyse physical effort requirements of job
  • 2.1 Determine basic manual handling requirements of job.
  • 2.2 Analyse requirements in terms of components, such as lift, move, place and hold.
  • 2.3 Analyse items to be handled in terms such as weight, size, shape or 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 the ergonomics of the 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 these methods.
  • 5.3 Ensure procedures and practices reflect the optimum methods.
  • 5.4 Communicate with team members and involve them in development of alternatives to ensure awareness and facilitate learning.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WD525 MSS403032A Analyse manual handling processes Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OER40 MSS403031 Analyse and improve manual handling processes Unit of competency