ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1

Establish communications for dogging operations

a

Methods of communication are agreed with relevant personnel

b

Agreed signals/communications for load moving conform to Australian standards and codes of practice

c

Communications are trialled and adjusted and/or confirmed as required to ensure a safe and effective lift

d

Communications equipment is checked for correct operation and configured in line with legislative and company requirements

e

Defective communications equipment is tagged, rejected and reported to authorised personnel for corrective action

f

Signals/communications are given both within sight and out of sight of crane operator

2

Carry out dogging operations

a

Lifting gear is checked and defective gear is isolated and reported in accordance with established procedures

b

Common whipping, bends, hitches and splices in fibre rope are made as required as part of dogging operations carried out by integrated ratings on a supply vessel at a rig

c

The weight of the load is assessed in accordance with established procedures

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

2

Carry out dogging operations

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d

Safe working loads of slings in various configurations are correctly calculated in accordance with established procedures

e

Appropriate ropes, slings, chains and accessories are selected and used for load shifting in accordance with established procedures

f

Loads of various weights and sizes are slung during cargo handling operations in accordance with established procedures

g

Appropriate directions are given to a crane operator to move a load when the load is not in the operator's view

h

All hand signals and whistle signals for directing load movement are given in accordance with established communication protocols

3

Assist in cargo handling operations at a rig

a

Assistance is provided in the handling of cargo during loading and unloading operations at a rig as per established procedures and under the supervision of the responsible officer

b

Appropriate precautions are taken during cargo handling to avoid accidents and cargo damage

c

Damaged cargo or faulty or defective cargo handling gear and equipment is identified, marked and reported to the responsible officer

4

Carry out hatch cover operations

a

Assistance is provided in hatch opening and closing operations in accordance with established procedures and under the supervision of the responsible officer

b

Checks and routine maintenance on hatch securing and opening devices and machinery are carried out in accordance with established procedures and under the supervision of the responsible officer

c

Assistance is provided in securing hatch covers for sea in accordance with established procedures and under the supervision of the responsible officer

5

Clean and prepare cargo spaces

a

Assistance is provided in cleaning and preparation of a cargo as per established procedures and under the supervision of the responsible officer

b

Assistance is provided in the opening, checking, cleaning and sealing of a bilge and the dismantling of a strum box

6

Lash cargo

a

Assistance is provided in the lashing of cargo in accordance with established procedures and under the supervision of the responsible officer

b

Appropriate precautions are taken during cargo lashing procedures to avoid cargo damage

c

Faulty and defective lashing and securing gear and equipment is identified, marked and reported to the responsible officer

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

7

Clean and prepare cargo spaces

a

Assistance is provided in cleaning and preparation of a cargo space as per established procedures and under the supervision of the responsible officer

b

Assistance is provided in the opening, checking, cleaning and sealing of a bilge and the dismantling of a strum box

8

Follow safety and hazard control procedures

a

All required safety precautions and regulations are followed when carrying out cargo handling and dogging operations

b

Operational hazards are identified and action is taken in conjunction with the officers, engineers and other members of the crew to minimise or eliminate risk to personnel, vessel and the environment

c

Agreed signals/communications for load moving as per Australian standards and codes of practice are used during dogging operations

d

Where relevant, procedures and precautions necessary for entry into confined spaces on a vessel are correctly followed, including obtaining the authority and approval of the relevant officer

e

Shipboard emergency and contingency plans are followed in the event of a failure or emergency during cargo handling and dogging operations