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1. The first thing to consider will be the task you are to perform. Common tasks done by someone with a Basic Rigging License are : 1. Plan Job • • Dogging work such as slinging loads and directing movement of plant and equipment • Erecting steel structures • Setting up or dismantling cranes or hoists • Placing pre-cast concrete • Setting and dismantling safety nets and static lines • Erecting mast climbers • Installing cantilevered crane loading platforms • Installing perimeter safety screens and shutters. • Ground Stability • SWMS Related Topics: start

2. Insufficient lighting You need to make sure that the work area is properly lit up and that you can see clearly. You may need to have temporary lighting set up while you do the rigging work. 1. Plan Job start

3. 1. Plan Job Plan Job - Summary Assess the task before you begin. A hazard is anything that can hurt you or cause damage. The Hierarchy of Hazard Control is made up of elimination, substitution, isolation, engineering measures, safe work practices and personal protective equipment. Both the employer and employee have duty of care responsibilities. Check site rules/procedures and site conditions before you start work. Plan for the forces and loads associated with the work you are going to perform. Make sure you use equipment in line with workplace/industry procedures and manufacturer’s specifications. Include safety equipment and communication methods in your work plan. start

4. SWL / WLL of lifting gear radius diameter Calculating the SWL/WLL of unmarked lifting gear There are several ‘rule of thumb’ formulas for working out the WLL of slings. circumference 2. Select and Inspect Equipment start

5. spot-welded links Chain defects twisted links A chain should not be used if it has the following damage: heat affected gouged, cut or worn* damaged pitting cracks rust stretching 2. Select and Inspect Equipment *more than 10% of the original diameter of the link. • Record and Report Faults Related Topics: start

6. Hazard prevention and control measures Before you start the rigging work you will need to make sure that there are hazard prevention and control measures in place. This could include but is not limited to: Restricting access to the area (isolating the area) with barricades and traffic control to make sure that loads will not pass over the top of people or that people will not get too close to any erecting or dismantling work. 3. Set Up Task Removing any hazardous material that may get in the way. Moving any equipment, vehicles or other mobile plant that is not directly involved in the rigging work out of the area. • Risk Assessment • Hazard • Risk • Risk Management Related Topics: start

7. The sag of a single span safety line should be no more than 50mm. The minimum friction pressure on the anchor point of a single static line is 4 tonne (40kN). The anchor point of a single span static line should be able to hold 40kN of force. The static line should be NO LESS than 2.1 metres from the work area. Safety gear Installing a fall arrest system (static line) There are a number of things to consider when installing a fall arrest system (static line): The maximum span of a single span safety line is 4 to 6 metres. 3. Set Up Task Check that anchor points are installed in work platforms or on rooftops/structures. start

8. Hand and whistle signals There is a series of hand and whistle signals that fall under AS. 2550.1 – 2002 (Australian standard). The rigger and the crane operator need to check that they understand the signals that are going to be used. Signals can vary on different sites. 4. Erect Structures and Plant 1 long • Hand and Whistle Signals Related Topics: start

9. Lifting equipment Check with your supervisor to find out if there is a standard inspection checklist used on site for post operational checks of equipment or plant. You should check lifting gear for: • Damage to hydraulic rams • Damage • Stretching • Broken wires Damaged spreader beam • Cut/damaged fibres. Broken wires on a FSWR 5. Dismantle Structures and Plant Damaged fibres on a rope Excessive wear on a shackle Stretched parts Wear or damage start

10. Store equipment Make sure that all equipment is stored in a safe way so it will not be dangerous for the next person using it. Check the site rules or manufacturer’s specifications for instructions or guidelines on storing the equipment. Lifting gear should be stored correctly. Store lifting gear under cover in a clean, dry and well ventilated place. Lifting gear is often stored on a rack. NEVER store slings on the ground or floor. 5. Dismantle Structures and Plant Packing and outrigger mats may be stored on the mobile plant. Make sure they are secured properly before the vehicle moves off. start

11. Element 1–Plan Work Question 4. What would you do if it started to rain heavily while you were doing rigging work? click for answer Stop working until the rain has cleared. Re-check the ground before continuing work. Rigging Quiz start

12. Element 1–Plan Work Question 5. Should a rigger work on structural steel that is wet from rain or fresh paint? click for answer No. Rigging Quiz end