A dogman is employed to drive and direct a crane in operation on a building construction or mining site and often works as part of a team with a rigger and crane operator.
A dogman checks the loads to be moved to ensure they match the lifting capacity of cranes and also attaches lifting devices to hoisting equipment using tag lines. Communication is with a dogman whistle, hand signals and radio.
Dogging (DG) is a high risk work (HRW) licence that requires:
- the application of slinging techniques including the selection and/or inspection of lifting gear to safely
- or directing a crane or hoist operator in the movement of the load when the load is out of view of the operator.