# Tasks & work activities — consumer rights advisor

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 53-6051.00 (Transportation Inspectors) — manual nearest-occupation mapping via ISCO group 3359; the official ESCO crosswalk has no entry for this ESCO occupation.

## Task statements

- **[Core]** Prepare and submit reports after completion of freight shipments.
- **[Core]** Inspect shipments to ensure that freight is securely braced and blocked.
- **[Core]** Record details about freight conditions, handling of freight, and any problems encountered.
- **[Core]** Advise crews in techniques of stowing dangerous and heavy cargo.
- **[Core]** Observe loading of freight to ensure that crews comply with procedures.
- **[Core]** Recommend remedial procedures to correct any violations found during inspections.
- **[Core]** Inspect loaded cargo, cargo lashed to decks or in storage facilities, and cargo handling devices to determine compliance with health and safety regulations and need for maintenance.
- **[Core]** Notify workers of any special treatment required for shipments.
- **[Core]** Direct crews to reload freight or to insert additional bracing or packing as necessary.
- **[Core]** Check temperatures and humidities of shipping and storage areas to ensure that they are at appropriate levels to protect cargo.
- **[Core]** Determine cargo transportation capabilities by reading documents that set forth cargo loading and securing procedures, capacities, and stability factors.
- **[Core]** Read draft markings to determine depths of vessels in water.
- **[Supplemental]** Post warning signs on vehicles containing explosives or flammable or radioactive materials.
- **[Supplemental]** Measure heights and widths of loads to ensure they will pass over bridges or through tunnels on scheduled routes.
- **[nan]** Calculate gross and net tonnage, hold capacities, volumes of stored fuel and water, cargo weights, and vessel stability factors, using mathematical formulas.
- **[nan]** Measure vessels' holds and depths of fuel and water in tanks, using sounding lines and tape measures.
- **[nan]** Visually inspect cargo for damage upon arrival or discharge.

## Detailed work activities

- Calculate weights, volumes or other characteristics of materials.
- Communicate with others to coordinate vehicle movement.
- Direct material handling or moving activities.
- Examine condition of property or products.
- Explain regulations, policies, or procedures.
- Inspect cargo to ensure it is properly loaded or secured.
- Mark materials or objects for identification.
- Measure product or material dimensions.
- Measure the level or depth of water or other liquids.
- Monitor cargo area conditions.
- Monitor loading processes to ensure they are performed properly.
- Recommend changes or corrective procedures.
- Record details of deliveries or shipments.
- Record operational or production data.
- Review work orders or schedules to determine operations or procedures.