Ventia Safety - Mobile crane operator - VOC

• The version control will be maintained by the SHEQ team and is controlled via the Safety Equipment Inspections Document 2073838157-15.

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• Audit Title

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The version control will be maintained by the SHEQ team and is controlled via the Safety Equipment Inspections Document 2073838157-15.

The following details must be checked and verified by a nominated competent person

Relevant national licence for HV operation minimum dogging DG Appropriate certification for capacity of slewing crane, C2, C6, C1, CO, CV

DETAILS

• Type of plant assessed on.

• High Risk Work Licence details for the relevant plant. (attach a photo)

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Part A : Theory assessment

• Which has the greatest bearing pressure?
  a) Soft clay b) Dry sand

• Which has the greatest bearing pressure?
  a) Dry clay b) Gravel
  
  
  2) What characteristics must the tagline have?
  
  

• On checking the hydraulic systems you notice at leak at one of the hose connections. What would you do?

• Why should operational log books be used?

• What types of hazard would you look for when planning a lift?

• When setting up a mobile crane, you place the top layer of outrigger packing:
  a) At right angles to the out-rigger b) In line with the out-rigger
  

• What is the minimum size allowable for packing timber to be used under outriggers?

• What type of shackle do you use for multiple slings and how do you use it?

• Why is it important to check the hoist limit (where applicable)?.

• How would you determine how close to a trench or embankment you are allowed to place your nearest outrigger?

• If the load to be lifted has an uneven mass, how would you check to ensure the load has been slung correctly?

• Are personnel permitted to ride on the hook, rigging gear or load?

• If directed, would you use a crane hook to drag/ pull a load while the load is on the ground?

• Are personnel allowed to pass under a suspended load?

• Can the dogman work above 1.8mtrs without fall protection/prevention when unloading a truck?

• Are you permitted to stop a lift??

• What is the maximum wind speed allowed when lifting personnel in a workbox?

• How many motions at a time would you engage when lifting personnel in a workbox?

• What information would you expect to be displayed on a workbox?

• What factor would you apply in determining the minimum capacity requirement for cranes, slings etc for use in a dual crane lift?

Part B: Oral assessment

• What would you do if you are being pressured to complete lifts in short time frames?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• What could happen if you are interrupted whilst operating a crane during a lift sequence?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• What should you do if personal situations are distracting you from your work?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Describe the mechanical defects you would look for during an inspection before starting up the crane motor.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Describe what structural defects you would look for during an inspection before starting up the crane motor.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• How would you identify hazards in the workplace during pre planning for a lift?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• What barricading should be in place around a typical lifting situation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• How can our pre lift planning help us protect others from our activities?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• When is it acceptable to lift loads over personnel?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• How should we warn people in the area that a load is being moved?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• With this crane, show how you interpret and use the load charts to determine the maximum radius at which a 1 tonne load can be placed.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• After deploying your outriggers, how would you lock them in position?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• What percentage deviation from level are you allowed when setting up a crane?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• What effect does it have on the lifting capacity if outriggers are deployed on unsound ground?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• When taking the weight, how can you be sure that the rope is as close to vertical as possible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• When taking the weight, where should the rigger/ dogman stand?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• How would you leave this crane parked on the job overnight?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• How would you leave this crane parked up off the job?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• What would you do if you observed lightning or heard thunder while lifting?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• What would you do if windy conditions made the object you were lifting difficult to control?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• What would you do if the crane on which you were working came into contact with live electrical conductors?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• How close are you allowed to work to live electrical conductors?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• What sort of ground is suitable for pick and carry operations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• How should you control a load in a pick and carry situation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If you had a dogman escorting the crane on foot, travelling forwards, where should he walk?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• What effect does a side slope have on the capacity of the crane?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• What effect does rough or uneven ground have on the load transferred to the boom?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• What is the effect on the rated capacity of articulated cranes if such a crane is articulated > 10 degrees each side of centre?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• When working with personnel on a scaffold or in an EWP, do you allow them to be under the slung load?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• When working with personnel on a scaffold or in an EWP, do you allow any part of the scaffold or EWP to be under the slung load?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do you expect that a Permit would be required for lifting personnel in a workbox?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• When using more than one crane for a lift, how many crane motions would you engage at any one time?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• When rotating a load using two cranes, how much weight must the primary crane be capable of carrying?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• When rotating a load using the main and auxiliary hooks on a single line, how much weight must the whip line or auxiliary hook be capable of carrying?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• How would you determine the maximum amount of rope that can be stored on any winch drum?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• How would you determine the minimum amount of rope that can be stored on any winch drum?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Can you describe the effects of bird caging?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• When transferring a load from a crane hook to a chain block (say in a building), how much side angle from the line of the boom would you allow?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Part C: Practical assessment (At least three lifting operations must be observed)

Crane operator new to Thiess/site: (Crane operator sets up the crane in a non operational environment and the following tests are conducted)

• Candidate sets up the crane ready for operation.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Candidate establishes that safety devices are functioning.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Candidate demonstrates that they can float a load in a luffing scenario while holding the load 1 metre above the ground.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Candidate demonstrates that they can, with a load on the hook, slew the crane to create a pendulum effect and then control (catch) the resulting swing bringing the load back to a standstill.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Candidate lifts, slews and places a load under the direction of a rigger/ dogman.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Candidate positions a beam/ load utilising the crane at 70% of its rated capacity in a restricted area nominated by the assessor.Candidate positions a beam/ load utilising the crane at 70% of its rated capacity in a restricted area nominated by the assessor.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Candidate packs up the crane and demobilises from the worksite

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Existing Thiess crane operator (Competency verified on the job)

• Applies JSEAs correctly/ lifting study requirements<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does not apply side-loading to the boom.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sets up crane correctly, using correct outrigger packing if applicable

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Correctly interprets crane load chart for the lift

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Protects 3rd parties from area of the lift

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Maximises luffing action rather than telescoping

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stops if a signal is not clear

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Operates the crane smoothly, obeying signals from the dogman

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Load does not bounce during lowering, placement

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Engages the auxiliary winch when shifting the heaviest chain set

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lifts personnel in approved workboxes only

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stops lifts and makes the crane safe if wind is too strong for safe operation

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Boom packed as short as possible and lowered

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Slew lock pin applied if applicable

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Complies with 13 key crane safety behaviours and the behaviours detailed on VOC observation sheets

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Conducts all operations in a safe manner

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hydraulic cranes parked on flat ground, wheels chocked and all brakes applied

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hydraulic cranes parked on flat ground, wheels chocked and all brakes applied

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Assessor Sign

  Sign

• Competent in all three. Part A: Theory Part B: Oral Part C: Practical