1

Assess rigging site

1.1

Rigging to be undertaken is identified and assessed from supervisor’s instructions, drawings and other appropriate sources

1.2

Equipment and processes in close proximity to rigging site are identified and need for protection, shielding or closure during rigging identified with appropriate personnel

1.3

Other potential workplace hazards and appropriate hazard control measures are identified

1.4

Site information is obtained

1.5

Rigging equipment and associated equipment, including safety equipment available on site, is identified

2

Plan rigging work

2.1

All forces and loads associated with erecting and dismantling structures and associated equipment are considered in consultation with appropriate personnel

2.2

Required safety equipment for rigging task is identified

2.3

Procedures for minimising disruption to other site processes are considered

2.4

Appropriate communication methods are identified with appropriate personnel

3

Select and inspect equipment

3.1

Rigging equipment and associated equipment is selected and inspected according to procedures and the appropriate standard

3.2

Required safety equipment is selected and inspected according to procedures

3.3

All defective rigging equipment, associated equipment and safety equipment is isolated, reported and recorded according to procedures

3.4

Where applicable, communication equipment is selected and inspected for serviceability

4

Set up rigging task

4.1

Appropriate hazard prevention or control measures are applied to the work area according to procedures

4.2

Ground suitability is inspected and checked where appropriate

4.3

Site information is reviewed and interpreted with appropriate personnel

4.4

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

4.5

Required adjustments for actual forces and loads are made to rigging plan, rigging equipment, associated equipment and safety equipment

4.6

Personal safety equipment is fitted and worn correctly

4.7

Rigging equipment and associated plant are positioned for work application and stability according to procedures

4.8

Methods of applying temporary connections using fibre rope are applied according to procedures and the appropriate standard

5

Erect, move or dismantle structures, plant or equipment

5.1

Structures, plant or equipment are erected, moved or dismantled according to procedures and site information

5.2

Stability of structures, plant or equipment is maintained during erection, movement or dismantling

5.3

Where height work is required, safety procedures are followed, including safe and effective use of safety equipment

5.4

Appropriate communication methods and communication equipment are used to coordinate the rigging tasks

5.5

Associated plant and equipment are used according to procedures and the appropriate standard

5.6

Temporary guys, ties, propping and shoring, including flexible steel wire rope and tubing, are connected where required

5.7

Procedures are followed to minimise disruption to other site operations

5.8

The completed task is inspected according to the appropriate standard

6

Finalise rigging task

6.1

Approval for completion of rigging task is obtained according to site or enterprise procedures

6.2

Excess materials are removed from the work area, where applicable

6.3

Rigging equipment, associated equipment, safety equipment and associated plant used during rigging task are inspected for damage and defects

6.4

All defective rigging equipment, associated equipment, associated plant and safety equipment are isolated reported and recorded according to procedures

6.5

Rigging equipment and associated equipment are stored according to procedures and the appropriate standard

6.6

Hazard prevention/control measures are removed, where appropriate