Operate hoists

Description

Operate hoists in order to lift or lower loads.

Alternative labels

use hoists
control hoists
utilise hoists
perform hoist operations
utilise hoisting equipment
lift and lower shipments with hoists
perform operations with hoists
lift and lower loads with hoists
operate hoisting equipment
use hoisting equipment
carry out hoisting activities

Skill type

skill/competence

Skill reusability level

cross-sector

Relationships with occupations

Essential skill

Operate hoists is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Optional skill

Operate hoists 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.

Paper embosing press operator: Paper embossing press operators use a press to raise or recess certain areas of the medium, so as to create relief on the print. Two matching engraved dies are placed around the paper and pressure is applied to change the surface of the material.
Wood treater: Wood treaters apply treatments to wood to make it resistant to environmental factors like mould, cold, moisture, or staining. Treatments may also contribute to the colour of the wood. Wood treaters may use chemicals, heat, gasses, UV light, or a combination of these to treat wood.
Corrugator operator: Corrugator operators tend a machine which folds a sheet of heavy paper in a wave-like pattern and covers it on both sides to create a lightweight, sturdy material suitable for packaging.

 


 

References

  1. Operate hoists – ESCO

 

Last updated on September 20, 2022