“RIIHAN208E Perform dogging” is a competency-based training course designed to equip individuals with the skills and knowledge required to safely and effectively perform dogging operations in various industrial and construction environments. Dogging refers to the process of safely directing the movement of loads suspended by cranes or hoists using hand signals or communication devices.
Key components of the course typically include:
- Safety Procedures: Participants learn about safety regulations, hazard identification, risk assessment, and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) to ensure the safety of themselves and others during dogging operations.
- Equipment Familiarization: The course covers different types of lifting equipment, including cranes, hoists, slings, and rigging gear, as well as their components, controls, and operational features.
- Rigging and Slinging Techniques: Participants learn how to properly select, inspect, and rig lifting equipment and accessories such as slings, chains, and hooks, to ensure load stability and prevent accidents or damage to equipment and personnel.
- Load Handling: The course teaches participants how to safely lift, move, position, and lower loads using lifting equipment, while maintaining load stability and avoiding hazards such as overloading, swinging, or uncontrolled movements.
- Communication and Coordination: Participants learn how to effectively communicate with crane operators, riggers, and other personnel involved in lifting operations, using hand signals, radios, or other communication devices to ensure safe and efficient coordination of tasks.
Upon successful completion of the course and assessment, participants will have the skills and knowledge necessary to safely and efficiently perform dogging operations, contributing to the productivity and safety of operations in their respective workplaces.
