Dogging Slinging and Rigging Risk Assessment

Product Overview

This risk assessment covers dogging, slinging and rigging activities, including lift planning, gear inspection, load control, communication and post-lift actions. It supports planning by identifying hazards and control considerations for managing risks around lifting plant, suspended loads and work areas.

Activities & Risks Covered

This assessment addresses activities and risks including:

• Plan lifts and assess load characteristics, site conditions and simultaneous work
• Coordinate competent workers, supervision and crew roles
• Inspect lifting gear, attachments and lifting points
• Confirm lifting plant and attachments are suitable for the load and task
• Set up the work area and manage exclusion zones
• Sling, secure and balance loads before lifting
• Communicate lift directions and stop commands
• Move, slew, land and position suspended loads
• Manage wind, rain, glare, poor light and overhead hazards
• Respond to load shifts, gear failures, collisions and post-lift equipment checks

Who is this for?

Suitable for workers, supervisors, contractors and businesses involved in dogging, slinging or rigging activities.

Activities & Hazards Covered

Legislation & References

The template records model guidance used to inform the documented controls. Applicable WHS/OHS laws and adopted Codes vary by state or territory, so confirm the current local requirements when tailoring the assessment:

• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing risks of plant in the workplace — Plant used to lift or suspend persons or things; p. 17.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing the risk of falls at workplaces — 3.2 Identifying the hazards; p. 16.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: First aid in the workplace — 3. First aid equipment, facilities and training; p. 12.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing the work environment and facilities — 1.2 Managing risks associated with the work environment and facilities; p. 12.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing the risk of fatigue at work — Provide sufficient breaks while at work; p. 30.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: How to manage work health and safety risks — 5. Step 4 — How to review controls; p. 27.

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Standard Risk Assessment Features (Click to Expand)

• Activity-specific hazard identification and control measures
• Initial and residual risk ratings
• Assigned responsible persons for each activity
• Risk matrix and assessment classification
• Review, monitoring and sign-off fields
• Site-specific customisation before use