Rigging - Work Method Statement

The Rigging Work Method Statement has been developed for employers to implement a site and company Work Method Statement for employees and contractors to perform Rigging tasks safely.

The document can be used as part of, or simply implemented into an existing statement OHS System.

The Work Method Statement for Rigging includes:

• Risk Assessment
• Site Awareness
• Operators Requirements
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Pre-Start Checks
• Dogman Instructions
• Eye bolts, Slings
• Weights
• And much more
• 5 Page Complete Work Method Statement
• MS Word Format
• Ready to Use
• Version 4.0

Rigging Safety Notes

Requirements:

Certification is required for all rigging work.  The Basic Rigging Certificate encompasses the requirements for the Dogging Certificate..

Before Lifting:

• Inspect harness for damage
• Inspect and insure correct operation of inertia reel.   
• Check that the anchor point or static line are correctly located and have not been damaged.
• Ensure that the harness is correctly fitted, adjusted and connected to anchor point or static line.

Rigging With Chains

Check for damage such as:

• Stretching or bending of links
• Small dents on the surface of links
• Wear on parts of the links that seat each other
• Deformation
• Rust, nicks or gouges, pitting or corrosion and
• Links that are locked or without free movement.

Referenced From::

Queensland -Workplace Health and Safety Regulation 1997 - Schedule 5 Prescribed occupations
New South Wales – WorkCover - Occupational Health and Safety Regulation 2001
New South Wales - WorkCover– Rigging- National Certificate of Competency
Victoria - Occupational Health and Safety (Certification of Plant Users and Operators) Regulations 1994
Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety – Lifting with Eye Bolts
SafetyCulture – Work Method Statements – Safety Harnesses – Scaffolding – Ladders (Safe use of)