DG Study Guide 2026

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📋 DG Exam Format at a Glance

Questions

120 min

Time Limit

100.00%

Passing Score

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📚 DG Topics to Study (74)

Exclusion Zones and Barricading · 7 cards Exclusion Zones and Barricading · 7 cards Centre of Gravity Determination · 6 cards Centre of Gravity Determination · 6 cards Centre of Gravity Determination · 6 cards Centre of Gravity Determination · 6 cards Centre of Gravity Determination · 6 cards Centre of Gravity Determination · 6 cards Crane Signals and Communication · 6 cards Crane Signals and Communication · 6 cards Crane Signals and Communication · 6 cards Crane Signals and Communication · 6 cards Crane Signals and Communication · 6 cards Crane Signals and Communication · 6 cards Emergency Procedures · 6 cards Emergency Procedures · 6 cards Emergency Procedures · 6 cards Emergency Procedures · 6 cards Emergency Procedures · 6 cards Emergency Procedures · 6 cards Hazard Assessment for Lifting · 6 cards Hazard Assessment for Lifting · 6 cards Hazard Assessment for Lifting · 6 cards Hazard Assessment for Lifting · 6 cards Hazard Assessment for Lifting · 6 cards Hazard Assessment for Lifting · 6 cards Lifting Plan Development · 6 cards Lifting Plan Development · 6 cards Lifting Plan Development · 6 cards Lifting Plan Development · 6 cards

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✍️ Sample DG Questions & Answers

1. How should Lifting Plan Development equipment be inspected and maintained?

✓ Per manufacturer specifications and relevant Australian Standards, with documented inspection and maintenance records

Equipment must be inspected and maintained according to specifications and standards, with all records documented.

2. How should new Tag Line Usage risks be incorporated into existing safety systems?

✓ Through review and update of risk assessments, procedures, training, and communication to all affected workers

New risks must be promptly incorporated into risk assessments, procedures, and communicated to all affected workers.

3. What record retention period applies to Shackles and Fittings documents under WHS Regulations?

✓ Typically 5 years, or 30 years for health monitoring and asbestos records

Most WHS records must be kept for 5 years, with longer periods for specific records such as health monitoring (30 years) and asbestos.

4. What record retention period applies to Tag Line Usage documents under WHS Regulations?

✓ Typically 5 years, or 30 years for health monitoring and asbestos records

Most WHS records must be kept for 5 years, with longer periods for specific records such as health monitoring (30 years) and asbestos.

5. How does worker health monitoring relate to Centre of Gravity Determination?

✓ Health monitoring can identify early signs of harm from ${subjectName} exposures, allowing intervention before serious injury

Health monitoring detects early signs of harm, enabling intervention before conditions become serious or irreversible.

6. What supervisory requirements exist for Centre of Gravity Determination activities?

✓ Adequate supervision by competent persons, proportionate to the level of risk

The level of supervision must be proportionate to the risk level, with competent supervisors overseeing the work.

🎯 Free DG Practice Tests

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