Rigger vs Dogman

We have been asked a few times lately – what is the difference between a Rigger and a Dogman?

Both roles require a “high risk work” licence and are often seen on construction sites or in facilities with cranes or hoists. So the question is – Do we need a qualified Rigger or Dogman?

This depends upon what you need done. Below is a summary description of what the respective training qualifications allow for each role.

Dogging

A licensed Dogman can:

• Select and inspect lifting gear.

• Sling loads per trained techniques.

• Direct a crane or hoist operator in the movement of loads.

Basic Rigging

A licensed Basic Rigger can:

• Move plant and equipment.

• Erect steel & material hoists.

• Install static lines and safety nets.

• Erect mast climbing personnel platforms.

• Install and maintain perimeter safety screens & shutters & crane loading bay platforms.

Intermediate Rigging

Intermediate Riggers can:

• Rig cranes, conveyors, dredges and excavators.

• Erect precast concrete panels and tilt up panels.

• Demolition work.

• Dual crane lifts.

• Erect material and man hoists.

Advanced Rigging

Advanced Riggers can:

• Rig: gin poles, shear legs, flying foxes, cable ways, guyed derricks and guyed structures.

• Erect suspended scaffolds and fabricated hung scaffolds.

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