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What is a Hazard

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Something that has the potential to cause harm

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What is a risk

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The likelyhood that the hazard causes harm

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What duty of care do you have regarding the health and safety of yourself and others?

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Take reasonable care of your health and safety
take reasonable care of the health and safety of others
follow WHS/OHS guidelines

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what can a WHS regulator do if someone isn’t working safety under a HRWL

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Suspend the liscence
Cancel the liscence
Refuse to renew the liscence
Order to rego assessment
Prosecute

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5
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list 4 documents you could use to find out about safety information

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SWMS
SDS
JSA
Australian standards

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what must your employee give you to ensure u work safetly

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information, training, instruction and supervision

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list 4 things an employer can do to ensure the health and safety of there employees

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provide adequate facilities
provide/maintain safe plant
provide maintain appropriate paperwork
provide adequate supervision

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list 5 hazards that you might need to plan for

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overhead surfaces
inclimate weather
powerlines
muddy/uneven ground
obstructions/plant

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when should you check PPE

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Before each use

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what must you do is an unsafe incident occurs

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stop work, access situation, report to supervisor

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what distances can you work from powerline

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poles with spotter: 3m
Poles without spotter: 6.4m
towers with spotter: 8m
towers without spotter 10m

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if you needed to work closer to a powerline what would you do

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get a permit from local authority
have the power isolated
with use of a qualified spotter
have the powerlines insulated

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why is it important to know the ground stability before starting work?

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to ensure it can support the weight of the load and you can safely use the crane

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why do you perform a test lift on a load

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to check the load was properly rigged
to test the weight of the load
to ensure it is safe to lift

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how can a rigger determine the surface load bearing capacity?

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discuss with engineer

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when erecting structure over a footpath, what controls can be put into place to protect pedestrians?

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overhead protection

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list 2 control measures to protect pedestrians, vehicles or plant

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signage
barricades
exclusion zones

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list 3 things a rigger can use while working at heights

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harness
lanyard
shock absorber

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before you start work list 6 non hazards that you need to consider

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Permits
Location
Access
Communication
Equipment
SWMS

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Complete the heirarchy of control

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Elimination
Subsitution
Isolation
Engineering
Administration
PPE

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list 5 common workplace hazards

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other personnel
poor ground conditions
vehicle/pedestrain interactions
dropped objects
inclimate weather

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what does wind force mean

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the force the wind creates against the load

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what does dynamic force mean

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the force thats created by movements of the load

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what are 4 peices of information that is required to be displayed by the SDS

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Materials, handling and storage
chemical product and company identification
PPE required
Spill and disposal measures

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what are 3 ways to communicate while rigging
2 way radio hand signals whistle
23
what is the whistle for stop
one short
24
why is it important to communicate effectively while performing rigging tasks
To ensure the safety of everyone on the worksite
25
list 2 defects you may find on a safety harness
out of date Chemical burns
26
what are 4 peices of PPE you should use while doing rigging duties
Hard Hats Safety boots Gloves High Vis Sunglasses, long sleeves
27
list 8 peices of equipment you might require while rigging
Come along Eye bolts Shackles Slings Podgy Chain block Harness Chains
28
List 4 Defects for a synthetic sling
No WLL UV damage/ discolouration Chemical Burns Cuts/Tears
29
List 4 defects for a FSWR
No WLL Bird caging Cracks/Chips core collapse
30
list 4 defects for a chain
No WLL Cracks/Chips Excessive rust/corrosion Doesnt move freely
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Eye Bolts
No WLL Cracking/Chips More then 10% wear Bent or warped
32
list 3 ways a shackle might be damaged during a lift
Side loading Over loading Crushing
33
On a free standing column what type of guys would you use
FWSR
34
which tool is used to locate hole centres and pinning steel
Podgy
35
why are open framed turnbuckles used on static lines?
Allows a visual inspection of the threads
36
list any 2 devices other then a ratchet and pawl that may be used to tension a static line
come along openframed turnbuckle
37
after tensioning a static line what must be done with the tensioning device
lock it off and remove it
38
list any 3 ways to secure the ends of a FWSR static line
Double saddle clamp wedge and socket Rated turnbuckle
39
list any 3 ways a safety net may be used
construction demolition circus performances
40
how should a safety net be installed?
as per manufactures specifications
41
list any 4 things that would make a safety net unsafe to use
Holes Incorrect installation UV Damage Mould/water damage
42
what angle should you set up a ladder
75 degrees
43
what happens if the wrong nuts and bolts are used when erecting structual steel
it compromises the structural integrity of the structure
44
list 3 tools you can use to make a steel column plumb during erection
Level Guys Packers
45
what are packers used for when attaching columns to plinths or pedestals
to assist the plumbing
46
how should lifting equipment be connected to a pre cast concrete beam
as per manufacture specifcations
47
what are two things you would check before using lifting clutches
That it functions correctly that its compatible
48
name 2 types of equipment that can be used to release lifting gear
EWP Remote release
49
list 2 peices of information that must be marked on a lifting clutch
Manufactures ID WLL
50
where can you find information on the minimum forces that an anchor point can withstand
manufacturer specs
51
list where you would find the lifting angle between the inserts for pre cast panels and beams
lift plan
52
when installing panels, when is it permissable to take the load off the crane hook
once all braces are installed and tensioned
53
how should lifting gear be attached to a pre cast panel
as per manufacturers standards
54
who is responsible for lifting points on a pre cast panel
the manufacturer
55
whats the difference between a tilt up panel and a pre cast panel
pre cast is made offsite tilt up is made onsite
56
how can a rigger attach a tagline to a load before lifting
round turn two half hitches
57
to pull a load horizontally would you use a chain block or a come along?
Come along because the chain blok would jam
58
when a winch drum has been fully unwound and a load is still suspended how many full rope turns should be left on the winch drum
2
59
what are two ways you can attach the winch rope to the drum
bolt and clamp wedge and socket
60
what happens if the grove is too wide for the FSWR
It flattens out
61
What happens if the rope is too narrow for the FSWR
it pinches
62
what is the ideal grove depth for a FSWR sheave
1.5 times
63
list 4 defects that would made a sheave block unsafe to use
cracks or chips sheave grooves worn out sheave is warped or bent sheave is stretched or damaged
64
what is the mechanical advantage of a gun tackle
2:1
65
what is the mechanical advantage of a single luff tackle
3:1
66
what is the mechanical advantage of a twofold purchase
4:1
67
what is the mechanical advantage of a threefold purchase
6:1
68
can you use rire rope in a fibre rope tackle block
no they are incompatiable
69
prior to using a fixed CCLP what 3 checks must be made
all bolts and connectors are tightened and secure all props are plumb and secured there isnt a gap between the platform and the slab
70
how do you reduce the risk of falling before moving the CCLP from one level to another?
wear a harness connected to a static line
71
how far can a CCLP extend from a building
no further then the edge protection below
72
when erecting a mast climbing platform onto a suspended slab, what document is required?
a engineers report
73
how should the mast climbers outriggers be extended and pinned
as per manufacturers specifications
74
when would you use a fall arrest system
when no other options are suitable
75
what must you do after completing rigging activites?
check clean and store tools, plant and lifting gear dispose of rubbish/waste recycle materials complete required workplace documentation notify other personnel of work completion remove risk controls
76
prior to commencing work, what document should you complete
Rigging plan
77
after completing a rigging plan, who would you confirm with
the supervisor
78
you are inspecting lifting gear and have found defects, what do you do?
tag it out and notify supervisor

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