LINK CHAIN ELECTRIC HOISTS

DO'S:

• Test hoist and travel limit devices at start of each shift.

• Sound warning signal when approaching the personnel.

• Balance load in sling before lifting more than few inches.

• Test hoist brakes whenever lifting load approaching rated load capacity. Lift load a few inches and test hoist brakes before making complete lift.

• Make visual checks on equipment at reasonable equipments and report deficit immediately.

• Use controller to stop hoist – NOT limit switch.

• Watch for proper rigging before lifting.

• Know standard hand signals

• Read manufacturer’s operating instruction book.

• Check lubricants

• Check for proper phasing

• Always anchor outdoor hoists when not attended. Load block makes convenient anchor.

• Keep load block safely over head when not in use.

DON'TS:

• Lift more than rated capacity of hoist or crane

• Operate with twisted, kinked or damaged hoist rope(s)

• Damaged or malfunctioning hoist.

• Operate if rope is not sealed in sheave grooves or drums

• Lift unless load slings are centered on hook

• Lift people or travel with people on load.

• Make side pulls which misalign rope with hoist

• Operate unless all travel limit devices are functioning

• Lower below point where less than 2 full wraps of rope remain on hoist drums

• Use upper limit switch to “Stop” hoist. Limit switch is for “emergency stop” only

• Leave operating position with suspended load on hook

• Permit load to contact obstacles

• Exceed recommended duty cycle

• Use hoist rope or chain as a sling or as a ground (earthing) for welding

• Divert his attention while operating

• Remove or obliterate warning label

• Exceed fuse rating