FBPOPR2074 Carry out manual handling tasks

Release: 1

FBPOPR2074 Carry out manual handling tasks

Modification History

Release	Comments
Release 1	This version released with FBP Food, Beverage and Pharmaceutical Training Package Version 6.0.

Application

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.

Pre-requisite Unit

Nil

Unit Sector

Operational (OPR)

Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements	Performance Criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
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

Foundation Skills

Skill	Description
Numeracy	Estimate weights of items to be handled to assist with determining safe lifting/handling methods

Unit Mapping Information

Code and title current version	Code and title previous version	Comments	Equivalence status
FBPOPR2074 Carry out manual handling tasks	FBPOPR1010 Carry out manual handling tasks	Unit recoded to reflect complexity of work task Foundation Skills refined Performance Evidence clarified Minor changes to Knowledge Evidence and Assessment Conditions	Equivalent

Links

Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=78b15323-cd38-483e-aad7-1159b570a5c4