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Work at height in the stevedoring industry

Work at height in the stevedoring industry

Unit of competency
National Code
TLIF2068
State Code
AWM23
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
29/02/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/08/2016
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
04/08/2016
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to work at height in the stevedoring industry under the relevant regulatory requirements; it includes using site safe work instructions and procedures for working at height. Working at height in a stevedoring environment involves the application of workplace safe work instructions, procedures and regulatory requirements as part of work activities. It also includes an understanding of the risk management procedures for working at height.Working at height tasks are performed by a minimum two-person team under some supervision.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Apply working at height regulations and procedures
  • 1.1 Standards and regulations relevant to working at height are accessed, interpreted and applied
  • 1.2 Relevant safe work instructions, procedures and risk assessment policies and procedures are accessed, interpreted and applied
  • 1.3 Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and control measures are implemented
2 Select and inspect equipment for working at height
  • 2.1 Appropriate working at height equipment required for the stevedoring industry is identified and selected in accordance with regulatory requirements and standard operating procedures
  • 2.2 Working at height equipment is inspected in accordance with regulatory requirements and standard operating procedures
  • 2.3 Malfunctioning or damaged equipment is recorded and reported to relevant personnel
3 Use working at height equipment in the stevedoring industry
  • 3.1 Working at height safety requirements are interpreted and implemented, and required action is taken to ensure a safe work area in accordance with regulatory requirements and standard operating procedures
  • 3.2 Correct working at height manual handling techniques are interpreted and used
  • 3.3 Appropriate action is taken to ensure compliance with working at height site safe work instructions and standard operating procedures
  • 3.4 Working at height equipment is used in accordance with regulatory requirements and standard operating procedures
  • 3.5 Working at height equipment is used from a workcage in accordance with regulatory requirements and standard operating procedures
  • 3.6 Anchorage points are identified and used in accordance with regulatory requirements and standard operating procedures
  • 3.7 Working at height emergency procedures are interpreted and implemented as required
  • 3.8 Working at height rescue kit is inspected and appropriate action is taken to rectify or replace defective components
  • 3.9 Working at height rescue kit is used in accordance with regulatory requirements and standard operating procedures
  • 3.10 Working at height procedures are followed during a rescue operation
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D5131 TLIF2068A Work at height in the stevedoring industry Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBR32 TLIF0016 Working at height in the stevedoring industry Unit of competency