This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. |
Hazards include one (1) or more of the following: | poor condition of ground surfaces and attachment points utility related hazards, including powerlines and conduits, gas and compressed air pipes, water and drainage servicessite or external traffic (e.g. pedestrians and vehicles)proximity to operating machinery unable to be stopped/isolated, including conveyors, boilers and transformers restricted accessinsufficient lightingenvironmental conditions (e.g. wind, lightning and storms)other specific hazards (e.g. proximity to dangerous materials) |
Hazard control measures include the following: | the systematic process of eliminating or reducing the risk to personnel and property through the application of controls consistent with appropriate standardsthe application of the hierarchy of control, the six-step preference of control measures to manage and control risk: 1. elimination2. substitution 3. isolation 4. engineering control measures5. using safe work practices6. personal protective equipment (PPE) |
Appropriate standards include one (1) or more of the following: | codes of practice and legislationAustralian Standardsmanufacturer specificationsindustry and enterprise standards, where applicable |
Site information includes one (1) or more of the following: | other work activities and equipment adjacent to or near area where rigging work is to be undertakenlocation of servicesground surfaces and attachment points (e.g. concrete, steel plates and platform, columns and beams)local conditions, such as access and egresswork method statementssite-specific job safety analyses and other site-specific documentation, as requiredtask plans/schedules and structural plans |
Procedures for minimising disruption include the following: | in conjunction with crane operators and doggers, planning of routes for load movements to avoid workstations, operating machinery, and walkways and roadwayscoordinating rigging with other processes/adjacent sections to minimise downtime planning rigging for efficient use of shared resources (e.g. bridge and gantry cranes) |
Forces and loads include the following: | dead loadslive loadsstatic loaddynamic loadswind loads |
Structures include one (1) or more of the following: | structural steelsteel plate and meshbins and hoppersconveyor componentsmachinery and equipmentnon-metallic equipment and components, including concrete, plastic and ceramic items, that need to be placed or erected on site |
Associated plant includes one (1) or more of the following: | static linessafety netstemporary and permanent hoistsmast climbersloading platforms |
Appropriate personnel include one (1) or more of the following: | other riggersengineerssupervisorstechniciansmechanical, electrical and fabrication tradespersonscrane operators and doggersforklift driversother workplace personnel who are authorised to take responsibility for supervising or assisting the rigging operation |
Rigging equipment includes one (1) or more of the following: | scaffoldselevated work platformssafety screens and shutterscranes:non-slewing cranesmobile slewing cranesvehicle loading cranesbridge and gantry cranesfixed and temporary hoists |
Associated equipment includes one (1) or more of the following: | all types of power and manually operated lifting gearfibre ropesflexible steel wire rope (FSWR)chainswire and synthetic slingsshacklesterminationswedge socketseye boltsbeam clampsplate clampsrope gripsturnbucklesrigging screwschain blockslever blockslever-action winchessheavesspreader barslifting beamsjacksleversskateswedgesrollersgirder trolley |
Procedures include one (1) or more of the following: | manufacturer guidelines (instructions, specifications or checklists)industry operating procedures, including relevant codes of practiceworkplace procedures (work instructions, operating procedures and checklists) |
Safety equipment includes the following: | safety harnessenergy absorberlanyardinertia reelstatic safety linessafety nets |
Communication methods include one (1) or more of the following: | verbal and non-verbal languagewritten instructionssignagehand signalslisteningquestioning to confirm understanding and appropriate worksite protocolNote: Mobile phones are not to be used for signalling purposes during the rigging process |
Communication equipment includes one (1) or more of the following: | fixed channel two-way radiosin-place intercom and other communication systems |
Hazard prevention/control measures include one (1) or more of the following: | safety tags on electrical switches/isolatorspowerlines are insulatedsafety observer used inside exclusion zonepower disconnectedtraffic barricades and controlpedestrian barricadestrench coversmovement of obstructionspersonal protective equipmentadequate illuminationsafety shutters and screens |
Ground suitability includes one (1) or more of the following: | bitumenconcretesuspended concrete floorsearth floorbuilding roofslandingsground bearing pressure |
Temporary connections include one (1) or more of the following: | knotsbendshitchessplicingwhipping |
Flexible steel wire rope (FSWR) includes one (1) or more of the following: | Identification, uses, connections and termination (if applicable) of one or more of the following:static linesguyspurchase systemslashingcraneshoist and winch ropes |