Refresh key dogging knowledge commonly assessed during a High Risk Work VOC.
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This section focuses on identifying and controlling hazards commonly encountered during dogging operations. You are expected to understand environmental risks, exclusion zones, overhead services, ground conditions, and safe work practices that protect both personnel and equipment.
Assessors use these questions to confirm your ability to recognise risk and implement appropriate control measures before and during lifting operations.
Dry sand.
Shale.
Gravel.
Any three of the following:
Natural fibre rope (Because it is non-conductive).
Always maintain safe clearance distances when working near powerlines.
Crane boom could spring up and come into contact with the powerlines.
Always maintain safe clearance distances when working near powerlines.
The person could be jammed or crushed by the rotating counterweight.
Trunked Radio.
Nylon (or polyamide).
The power should be isolated and/ or if this is not possible the powerlines MUST be insulated.
Always maintain safe clearance distances when working near powerlines.
a) At least two metres or more from domestic powerlines;
b) At least six metres or more from high voltage transmission lines.
(Note: Assessors must ensure that the applicant is aware of State Authority regulations.)
Polyester.
Polypropylene.
Personnel MUST seek an exemption from the relevant authority, and where possible, have the electrical power shut off.
Always maintain safe clearance distances when working near powerlines.
That the load can be safely supported by the floor or formwork/ falsework i.e. back propping.
A hoarding, gantry, or scaffolding.
To ensure that the workplace rules and procedures are adhered to.
Risk assessments (Take 5, JHA, SWMS), any relevant permits, approval for the work to be performed.
A rough terrain crane or franna.
This section tests your understanding of crane types, load charts, crane stability, and safe operating principles. You must demonstrate knowledge of crane limitations, communication methods, and factors that affect safe lifting performance.
Assessors are verifying that you understand how crane capacity, setup conditions, and environmental factors directly impact lift safety.
The top layer of packing should be at 90 degrees to the outrigger beam.
75 mm.
At 90 degrees to one another.
The crane’s load chart located in the crane’s cabin.
It can topple over backwards.
No.
When the locomotive crane is operating on a slope.
It is a chart which must be in the cabin of all cranes which explains the SWL of the crane under all configurations.
The distance of the hook from a known point on the crane at which a crane can operate safely with a known load.
Any two of the following answers:
By referring to the crane’s load chart.
It reduces the crane’s lifting capacity – refer to the cranes load chart.
It generally increases the radius – refer to the crane’s load chart.
No. It can result in uncontrolled load swing, instability and side pull on the cranes boom and wire rope.
Booming/luffing down increases the radius that in turn reduces the crane’s capacity.
Always carry the load as close to the ground as possible, use least amount of rope as possible, and travel slowly to reduce the load swing. Refer to operators manual for specified use.
To maintatin the stability of the crane.
The possibility of the bank collapsing under the pressure.
In the lift box with the worker.
The crane will have greater stability travelling backwards.
Directly above the load to be lifted.
5 mm.
This section examines your knowledge of slings, chains, shackles, hooks, and other lifting components. You are expected to understand inspection requirements, working load limits (WLL), rejection criteria, and correct selection of lifting equipment.
The focus is on ensuring you can identify unsafe gear and select equipment appropriate for the load and lifting configuration.
6 strands of 24 wires, fibre core, right hand ordinary lay, flexible steel wire rope.
8 strands of 25 wires, fibre core, left hand ordinary lay, flexible steel wire rope.
Clockwise.
The opposite direction.
6 x 19 (or 6/19).
No.
Yes.
T.
M.
L.
5t.
2t.
8t.
16 mm.
Bow shackle.
Collared eye bolts.
12 mm diameter.
Diameter in mm squared = the WLL in kg.
NOTE: If unknown, the formula for fibre rope should apply or be accpeted.
Where 10% of the total number of wires are broken in one rope lay or in 8 diameters of the rope.
Rope diameter = 25 mm
25 x 8 = 200 length
Total number of wires in 6 x 19 construction = 114
10% of 114 = 11.4
Therefore, maximum number of broken wires allowable in a length of 200 mm = 11.
Should not exceed 95 degrees celsius.
NOTE: If 260 degrees Celsius is exceeded, the WLL of the chain is reduced.
10% wear.
10% elongation.
Place chains “Out of Service” and engage a lifting gear specialist to re-test and tag gear. If this cannot be done, chains must be removed from use and destroyed.
By referring to the SWL tag on the sling.
TIP: Although colour coded slings refer to their relative SWL, it is best to check the tag prior to use. This also ensures the tag is present at the time of use.
The SWL is based on the sling being used in a straight formation.
10% of the diameter.
It is marked on the shackle.
No, unless a person is secured in a suspended work box which meets all necessary requirements, including relevant statutory requirements.
Prior to every use.
Place sling “Out of Service” and return to the manufaturer or relevant specialist for testing and re-tagging.
Destroy it and dispose of correctly.
10%.
5%.
This section covers correct slinging methods, load balance, centre of gravity, and safe load movement. You must understand how to secure loads, control swing, manage multi-leg slings, and communicate effectively during lifting operations.
Assessors use this section to confirm your practical knowledge of load control, stability, and safe coordination during crane lifts.
90 degrees.
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30 degrees.
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Two legs must be capable to take the loads weight.
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The pin.
Use packing for sharp edges (Lagging, dunnage, carpet, rubber, kevlar).
Up to 2t (2000 kg).
A brick cage.
The formwork can be overloaded and fail/ collapse.
3m.
1m.
3.5m.
Chock the load.
Keep the load as close to the ground as possible.
Bridle the load back to the crane.
An Intermediate Rigging license (RI).
A certified brick cage or materials box.
A spreader beam or long legged slings.
As determined and marked by the manufacturer/ Engineer.
It reduces the WLL of the slings.
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The greater of the two angles between any of the two opposite diagonal legs of the slings.
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D is the correct answer.
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Collared eyebolts.
50% reduction.
0.75
25%.
A load factor of 2.
An angle factor of 1.
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An angle factor of 1.73
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Slings should be in a vertical configuration only.
C is the correct answer.
Perform a dummy lift – Lift load marginally off the ground and check to see if it is safe.
The distance between the two lifting points on the load is equal to the length of one sling leg.
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