Elements and Performance Criteria
- Use and maintain ropes, slings and chains used for lifting or hauling operations
- Operations are carried out safely.
- Rope, sling and chain materials, methods of construction, measurement methods, physical characteristics and common areas of use are correctly identified for the operation.
- Load is constantly monitored to ensure load and structural stability
- Ropes, slings and chains are checked for wear, maintained and stowed correctly.
- Ropes, slings and chains are used for lifting or hauling operations according to their correct application.
- Routine post-operational equipment checks are carried out according to manufacturer specifications.
- Operate cranes, winches, capstans and windlasses
- Operations are undertaken according to safe operating procedures of the enterprise and manufacturer guidelines.
- Cranes, winches, capstans and windlasses are selected, as appropriate to their design specifications, checked and prepared for operation prior to use.
- Required signals are correctly given, interpreted and followed according to appropriate Australian standards.
- Securing of the vessel at anchor, to another vessel, to a sea cage or wharf is carried out according to established safety rules and regulations.
- Load mass is assessed and correlated with lifting capacity of equipment being used throughout proposed operation.
- Cranes, winches, capstans and windlasses are safely operated to carry out lifting or hauling operations.
- Work area is kept free of loose ropes, wires and debris throughout all operations.
- Equipment controls are operated smoothly.
- Maintain the stability of the vessel whilst conducting lifting or hauling operations
- Stability data is accessed and correctly interpreted.
- Stability criteria are applied whilst conducting lifting and hauling operations.
- Vessel stability is monitored against criteria appropriate to the type and nature of the operation.
- Appropriate and prompt action is taken where stability factors have or could exceed acceptable safety limits.
- Special precautions are taken where vessel operations may affect the stability and watertight integrity of the vessel.
- Timely and appropriate action is taken in anticipation of environmental changes that may affect the stability of the vessel.
- Appropriate action is taken in emergency situations to maintain the stability of the vessel within safe limits.
- Instructions to others concerning vessel stability and related action are appropriate, timely, clear and concise.
- Shut down and stow deck machinery and lifting equipment
- All deck machinery and lifting and hauling equipment components are checked for any signs of deterioration or damage according to company guidelines and manufacturer instructions.
- Damaged or worn equipment is segregated and reported to an authorised person for testing/repair/destruction.
- Lifting and hauling equipment is correctly stowed and secured according to company policy and procedures and manufacturer instructions
- Deck machinery and equipment is immobilised and secured for travel according to manufacturer instructions, workplace guidelines and regulatory requirements
- Required workplace records are updated accurately and promptly and processed according to workplace procedures.
- All certified lifting equipment is regularly checked and authorised according to government OHS regulations.