Agricultural Equipment Technician 20, 30
AGET8
Module 8: Agricultural Equipment Lifting and Support (Core)
Outcome
Demonstrate safe procedures to lift and support agricultural equipment.
Indicators
| (a) | Perform safe personal and mechanical lifting utilizing industry practices related to agricultural equipment, including maintaining a clean and organized work area. |
| (b) | Maintain an inspection record for jacks, stands, straps and chains. |
| (c) | Identify balance and lift points for different types of agricultural equipment. |
| (d) | Recognize the capabilities, limitations and applications of mechanical lifting devices (e.g., floor and transmission jack, lift, hoist, pulley system, strap, chain, and mobile, truck and overhead cranes) and safety devices available on the job site. |
| (e) | Identify required lifting and support devices needed for a specific task. |
| (f) | Determine the safest position to place agricultural equipment before lifting. |
| (g) | Lift and lower agricultural equipment in a safe manner using the appropriate lifting devices. |
| (h) | Discuss the limitations of the human body in lifting materials or equipment and the ergonomic best practices to avoid injury. |
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