This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to perform basic rigging, including planning for rigging, preparing rigging equipment and moving loads.

This unit applies to those working in site-based roles.

The work required in this unit relates to the National Standard for High Risk Work but this unit does not provide the licence. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements that may apply to this unit can vary between states, territories and industry sectors, and must be sourced from relevant state jurisdictions prior to applying this unit.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice	Yes	No	Comments/feedback
Access, interpret and apply rigging documentation to ensure the work activity is compliant
Obtain, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
Write preliminary rigging plan and site sketch considering information essential to perform work activity
Confirm job feasibility and schedule work activity with the client, the load designer, and other relevant persons to perform the work activity
Identify hazards associated with the use of load moving equipment and review measures to eliminate or control these hazards with appropriate parties and in line with standard operating procedures
Calculate and confirm safe working loads and centre gravity using load charts and standard calculation rules prior to load moving
Finalise and confirm rigging plan, including the scheduling of required resources
Check safety requirements for rigging operations are in accordance with safety plans and policies
Select and wear personal protective equipment required for work activities
Identify and display signage, and erect barricades to isolate the work area in line with workplace procedures
Select and inspect resources, materials and rigging equipment to perform work activity in line with job specifications and applicable Australian standards
Confirm lifting equipment is appropriate and safe to perform work activity according to manufacturer’s guidelines, engineering specifications and organisational policies and procedures
Label and dispose of lifting equipment identified as inconsistent with manufacturer’s guidelines, engineering specifications and organisational policies and procedures
Prepare loads and slings, ensuring protection of the load and associated equipment
Secure whole or part loads to prevent uncontrolled movement
Attach and position slings, or parts of slings, to the load, ensuring safe movement and attach slings, or parts of slings, to hook while the hoist wire is vertical in line with safe work practices
Attach tag lines to the load where specified within work requirements, and according to workplace procedures
Confirm lifting gear is attached to load to Australian standards, manufacturer’s guidelines, engineering specifications and organisational policies and procedures
Perform test lifts, ensuring stable and secure movement of loads
Connect lifting gear to load to Australian standards, manufacturer’s guidelines, engineering specifications and organisational policies and procedures
Connect load to movement device using appropriate and certified equipment
Stabilise loads by application of load movement procedures, temporary bracing and/or by installing or erecting load support appropriate to the work activity
Coordinate and communicate planned activities, including using load moving signals according to workplace procedures
Move loads in line with work activity, workplace procedures and working safely at heights as appropriate to the work environment
Place and secure loads in line with load designer specifications to complete work activity
Dismantle and remove or restore load shifting equipment in a manner that complies with safe work practices
Clean, check, maintain and store plant, tools and equipment according to workplace procedures
Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials according to workplace procedures
Notify appropriate personnel of work completion
Complete and file documentation and distribute according to workplace requirements

Assessment Cover Sheet

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