Handle fragile items

Use different specialised handling for products that are delicate and tend to be broken or damaged easily.

administer fragile items
deal with fragile items
conduct fragile items
handle a fragile item
handling fragile items
operate with fragile items
fragile item handling

skill/competence

sector-specific

Handle fragile items is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Handle fragile items is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

Delivery driver: Delivery drivers transport goods and packages to specified locations by motocycle, car or van. They load and unload goods according to schedule, ensure proper handling of packages, follow directions and plan the best route to each destination.
Bicycle courier: Bicycle couriers collect and deliver packages and mail by bicycle.
Road sign installer: Road sign installers take road signs to the specified location and erect it. The installers may drill a hole into the ground, or remove existing paving to access the soil. They may anchor heavy signs in concrete.
Materials handler: Materials handlers execute the handling and storage of materials through activities such as loading, unloading and moving articles in a warehouse or storage room. They work according to orders to inspect materials and provide documentation for the handling of items. Materials handlers also manage inventory and ensure the safe disposal of waste.
Motorcycle delivery person: Motorcycle delivery persons perform the transportation of all kinds of packets containing objects, loose pieces, prepared meals, medications and documents that require special treatment in terms of urgency, value or fragility. They transport and deliver their packets by motorcycle.
Warehouse worker: Warehouse workers execute the accurate handling, packing and storage of materials in a warehouse. They receive goods, label them, check quality, store the goods and document any damage. Warehouse workers also monitor stock levels of items, keep inventory and ship goods.
Glass beveller: Glass bevellers measure, cut, assemble and install flat glass and mirrors. They also load and unload glass, mirrors and equipment, drive to installation sites, install metal or wood frameworks that need to be fitted with glass, and work according to client specifications.

References

1. Handle fragile items – ESCO