Elements and Performance Criteria
- Assess rigging site
- Rigging to be undertaken is identified and assessed from supervisor’s instructions, drawings and other appropriate sources
- Equipment and processes in close proximity to rigging site are identified and need for protection, shielding or closure during rigging identified with appropriate personnel
- Other potential workplace hazards and appropriate hazard control measures are identified
- Site information is obtained
- Rigging equipment and associated equipment, including safety equipment available on site, is identified
- Plan rigging work
- All forces and loads associated with erecting and dismantling structures and associated equipment are considered in consultation with appropriate personnel
- Required safety equipment for rigging task is identified
- Procedures for minimising disruption to other site processes are considered
- Appropriate communication methods are identified with appropriate personnel
- Select and inspect equipment
- Rigging equipment and associated equipment is selected and inspected according to procedures and the appropriate standard
- Required safety equipment is selected and inspected according to procedures
- All defective rigging equipment, associated equipment and safety equipment is isolated, reported and recorded according to procedures
- Where applicable, communication equipment is selected and inspected for serviceability
- Set up rigging task
- Appropriate hazard prevention or control measures are applied to the work area according to procedures
- Ground suitability is inspected and checked where appropriate
- Site information is reviewed and interpreted with appropriate personnel
- All forces and loads associated with erecting and dismantling structures and associated plant are determined and compared with planned forces and loads in consultation with appropriate personnel
- Required adjustments for actual forces and loads are made to rigging plan, rigging equipment, associated equipment and safety equipment
- Personal safety equipment is fitted and worn correctly
- Rigging equipment and associated plant are positioned for work application and stability according to procedures
- Methods of applying temporary connections using fibre rope are applied according to procedures and the appropriate standard
- Erect, move or dismantle structures, plant or equipment
- Structures, plant or equipment are erected, moved or dismantled according to procedures and site information
- Stability of structures, plant or equipment is maintained during erection, movement or dismantling
- Where height work is required, safety procedures are followed, including safe and effective use of safety equipment
- Appropriate communication methods and communication equipment are used to coordinate the rigging tasks
- Associated plant and equipment are used according to procedures and the appropriate standard
- Temporary guys, ties, propping and shoring, including flexible steel wire rope and tubing, are connected where required
- Procedures are followed to minimise disruption to other site operations
- The completed task is inspected according to the appropriate standard
- Finalise rigging task
- Approval for completion of rigging task is obtained according to site or enterprise procedures
- Excess materials are removed from the work area, where applicable
- Rigging equipment, associated equipment, safety equipment and associated plant used during rigging task are inspected for damage and defects
- All defective rigging equipment, associated equipment, associated plant and safety equipment are isolated reported and recorded according to procedures
- Rigging equipment and associated equipment are stored according to procedures and the appropriate standard
- Hazard prevention/control measures are removed, where appropriate