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5. 9. Tower climb and container haul

9. Tower climb and container haul

Test Focus

Cardiovascular fitness; upper and lower body strength, power and endurance.

Description

You must pick up a 12kg High Rise Pack from the base of the tower and proceed to the third level balcony where the High Rise Pack is to be placed at the top of the stairs. With your head and hands over the edge, you are required to haul a 10kg drum to the top of the balcony, lift the drum over the rail and place it safely on the floor.

Pass Criteria

This test must be completed in a maximum of  75 seconds.  Holding onto the railing, you must successfully climb the stairs one at a time.  The drum must be hauled to the third floor using the hand over hand method in a continuous upward movement. Once the drum has reached the edge of the balcony, you must reach over and take the drum by the handle and place it on the floor.  Correct manual handling techniques and stable and safe posture must be maintained at all times.