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Crane Truck Delivery Changes
A number of incidents relating to crane truck deliveries have recently been reported to the media. The safety of our customers and staff is of paramount importance to us. Therefore, we have made the decision to alter our Company Policy regarding these deliveries.
The Policy changes are designed to protect the health and safety of staff making deliveries and the people and property at the delivery site.
How has the Policy changed?
- During order taking, customers will now be asked information about the delivery site, specifically whether there is clear “line of sight” at all times during unloading. If no line of sight exists, then the customer will be asked whether they will be providing a licensed dogman. If not, two licensed staff members will be sent on the delivery.
- If only one person is sent on the delivery and either the site is not as described or the promised licensed dogman is not available, then the load will either be placed in a safe place, or returned to the branch for different arrangements to be made.
(Crane operators will also be recording risk assessments of the delivery site, including the license details of any extra dogman used during the unloading).
Dogging Licences - Legislative Requirements
The requirements for dogging licences are governed by State safety legislation. Dogging licences are required for movement of loads when:
- The person is required to exercise judgment in relation to the weight of the load, the centre of gravity of the load, the selection of slings or sling attachment points, or
- The load is partially or completely obscured from the operator's view.
Vehicle Loading Crane Operators can dog their own load so long as the load remains in clear line of sight at all times. Otherwise, a second person with a dogging licence must be present during the load movement.
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