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5. Dismantle Structures and Plant

4. Erect Structures and Plant

3. Set Up Task

2. Select and Inspect Equipment

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The first thing to consider will be the task you are to perform. Common tasks done by someone with a Basic Rigging License are :

• 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

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Insufficient lightingInsufficient 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.



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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.

Plan Job - SummaryAssess the task before you begin.

Check site rules/procedures and site conditions before you start work.

A hazard is anything that can hurt you or cause damage.

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.




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SWL / WLL of lifting gearSWL / WLL of lifting gear

Calculating the SWL/WLL of unmarked lifting gear

There are several ‘rule of thumb’ formulas for working out the WLL of slings.

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A chain should not be used if it has the following damage:

Chain defectsChain defects

spot-welded links

cracks

heat affected

rust

gouged, cut or worn* twisted

links

damaged

pitting

stretching

*more than 10% of the original diameter of the link.*more than 10% of the original diameter of the link.

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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:

Hazard prevention and control measuresHazard prevention and control measures

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.

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.

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• Risk Assessment• Hazard

• Risk• Risk Management

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Safety gearSafety gear

There are a number of things to consider when installing a fall arrest system (static line):

Installing a fall arrest system (static line)

The static line should be NO LESS than 2.1 metres from

the work area.

The anchor point of a single span static line should be able to hold 40kN of

force.

The minimum friction

pressure on the anchor point of a

single static line is 4

tonne (40kN). The sag of a single span safety line

should be no more than

50mm.

The maximum span of a single span safety line is 4 to 6 metres.

Check that anchor points are installed in work platforms or on rooftops/structures.

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Hand and whistle signalsHand and whistle signalsThere 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.

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Lifting equipmentLifting equipmentCheck 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:

Damaged spreader beam

Excessive wear on a shackle

Wear or damage

• Damage• Stretching

Stretched parts

• Broken wires• Cut/damaged fibres.

Broken wires on a FSWR

Damaged fibres on a rope

• Damage to hydraulic rams

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Store equipmentStore equipmentMake 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.

Packing and outrigger mats may be stored on the mobile plant. Make sure they are secured properly before the vehicle moves off.

NEVER store slings on the ground or floor.

NEVER store slings on the ground or floor.

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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.

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Question 5. Should a rigger work on structural steel that is wet from rain or fresh paint? click for answer

No.

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