Move loads during process engineering maintenance
URN: COGPEM07
Business Sectors (Suites): Process Engineering Maintenance
Developed by: Cogent
Approved on:
27 Mar 2018
Overview
This standard is about your competence in moving loads using manually or power controlled equipment. You will be involved in activities such as positioning the equipment, attaching the lifting equipment, moving the load and positioning the load once it is in its final location. You will be following your organisation's safe working practices and working within the work permit procedures.
This standard is common to the Mechanical, Electrical and Instrumentation & Control disciplines.
This standard deals with the following:
1. Move loads
During this work you must take account of the relevant installation procedures and safe working practices AS THEY APPLY TO YOU.
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
P1 work safely at all times, complying with health and safety and other relevant regulations and guidelines
P2 position the moving equipment so that the weight of the load is evenly distributed
P3 attach the appropriate handling equipment securely to the load, using approved methods
P4 confirm that the load is secure before moving
P5 move the load over the selected, suitable route
P6 position and release the load safely in its intended final location
Knowledge and Understanding
You need to know and understand:
K1 you must have a working knowledge and understanding of what your responsibilities are in respect of Health, Safety and Environment. This should include the limits of your personal responsibility, your legal responsibility for your own health and safety and the health and safety of others
K2 you must have a working knowledge of the relevant regulations and the safe working practices and procedures required within your work area
K3 you must have working knowledge of the different methods and techniques of moving loads. This could be expected to include: slings and strops, trolleys (powered or manual), chain blocks, winches, rollers, hoists, jacks (hydraulic or screw)
K4 you must have working knowledge of the appropriate lifting, moving and handling equipment used when moving loads. This could be expected to include: slings and strops, trolleys (powered or manual), chain blocks, winches, rollers, hoists, jacks (hydraulic or screw)
K5 you must have working knowledge of what methods and techniques to be used to assess the load. This could be expected to include: manufacturers' details, equipment labels and name plates, observation
K6 you must have working knowledge of how to complete route planning and what techniques to use taking account of the obstructions and lifting opportunities
K7 you must have working knowledge of how to care for lifting equipment care and what control procedures are in place. This could be expected to include: storage, colour coding, location
K8 you must have working knowledge of what reporting lines and procedures to be followed as designated by the company procedures and could involve the: asset owner, plant supervisor, permit controller, work site colleagues, OIM
Scope/range
Scope Performance
Scope Knowledge
The Knowledge and Understanding levels expressed indicate the minimum level of knowledge and understanding sufficient to perform your role in a manner that would normally be associated with the minimum acceptable performance of a competent person undertaking your role.
The expression ”working knowledge and understanding” indicates you are able to:
1 Identify and apply relevant information, procedures and practices to your usual role in your expected working environments needing only occasional recourse to reference materials
2 Describe, in your own words, the principles underlying your working methods. This does not mean the ability to quote “Chapter and verse”. Rather you must know what supporting information is available, how and where to find it and from whom to seek further guidance and information confirm any additional required detail
3 Interpret and apply the information obtained to your role, your working practice and in your expected working environment
Values
Behaviours
Skills
Glossary
Links To Other NOS
External Links
Version Number
2
Indicative Review Date
27 Mar 2022
Validity
Current
Status
Original
Originating Organisation
Cogent
Original URN
C2.7
Relevant Occupations
Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies, Engineering Professionals, Manufacturing Technologies
SOC Code
2125
Keywords
lifting equipment, safe working, manual loads, power controlled equipment