Description
Organise the weight of loads to prevent overloading and imbalances in lifting equipment.
Alternative labels
organise loads according to capacity of lifting equipment
organise weight of loads according to lifting device capacity
ensure lifting equipment is not overloaded
ensure weight of loads is suitable for lifting equipment
sort loads according to capacity of lifting equipment
organise weight of loads according to capacity of lifting device
ensure weight of loads is appropriate for lifting equipment
prevent imbalances in lifting equipment
organise weight of loads according to capacity of lifting equipment
prevent overloading of lifting equipment
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Organise weight of loads according to lifting equipment capacity is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Stevedore: Stevedores sort, handle, load and unload freight into over-the-road equipment in accordance with oral and written instructions, as well as state regulations. They move freight such as boxes, bulky items, or even large pallets of goods to and from storage areas and onto transport vehicles.
Container crane operator: Container crane operators operate electrically powered cranes equipped with cantilevers on which hoisting gear is supported to load or unload container cargo. They move towers in position alongside vessel and lower cantilevers over the deck or hold of a vessel. They lift and move container along the cantilever and position the container on the dock, on the vessel deck or in the hold.
Optional skill
Organise weight of loads according to lifting equipment capacity 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.
Moving truck driver: Moving truck drivers operate lorries or trucks intended for relocating and transporting goods, belongings, machinery, and others. They assist in placing goods in the truck for efficient use of space and security compliance.
Mover: Movers are responsible for the physical handling of goods and belongings to be relocated or transported from one place to the other. They disassemble goods, machinery or belongings for transporting and assemble or install them in the new location. They ensure that objects are well protected and packed, secured and placed correctly in trucks and transports.
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