appropriate mathematical procedures for estimating and measuring loads appropriate standards relevant to the full range of techniques for undertaking dogging activities including: International Safety Management (ISM) Code safety management system (SMS) plans, procedures, checklists and instructions manufacturer specifications relevant WHS/OHS requirements and work practices relevant Australian and International Standards and regulations vessel and company procedures hierarchy of hazard identification and control: elimination substitution isolation engineering controls administrative controls load stability and safety factors in line with manufacturer specifications personal protective equipment (PPE) procedures for splicing natural fibre and synthetic ropes site information including: deck conditions (even, uneven, steel, wood) local conditions such as access and egress sea conditions work method statements types of cranes and their functions types of knots, bends and hitches in common use, their characteristics, applications and limitations, and methods of tying them using synthetic and fibre rope of varying construction and size types of lifting equipment and slinging techniques, and their limitations and performance in a wide range of conditions (including slings, beams, accessories, clamps, work-boxes, bins and pallets). |