Wire Rope Hoist
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Model WR
WR-0214
2721 NE 4
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Ave Pompano FL, 33064 | (954) 367-6116
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6.0 MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION PROCEDURES
Hoists shall be maintained, inspected, and tested in accordance with the manual furnished by the crane manufacturer
and in accordance with the intervals and requirements of, as applicable, ASME B30.2, ASME 830.11, or ASME B30.17.
6.1 Prior to maintenance or inspection
Before maintenance or inspections are performed on a hoist, trolley or crane the following precautions shall be taken as
applicable.
The hoist, trolley, or crane to be inspected, tested, or repaired shall be run to a location where it will cause the
least interference with other hoists, cranes, and operations in the area.
If a load is attached to the hoist hook, it shall be landed.
All controllers shall be placed in the off position.
If hoist is trolley suspended, the trolley shall be blocked to prevent trolley movement.
If hoist is installed on a crane, the crane shall be blocked to prevent crane movement.
Warning signs and barriers shall be utilized on the floor beneath the hoist, crane, or lifting system where
overhead maintenance, repair, or inspection work creates a hazardous area on the floor beneath the hoist,
crane, or lifting system.
If the crane runway or monorail remains energized because other hoists or cranes on the same runway or
monorail are in operation, rail stops or a signal person(s), located full-time at a visual vantage point for observing
the approach of an active hoist(s) or an active crane(s), shall be provided to prohibit contact by the active
hoist(s) or crane(s) with the idle hoist or crane; with persons performing maintenance, repair, or inspection; and
with equipment used in performing the maintenance, repair, or inspection.
A guard or barrier shall be installed between adjacent runways for the length of the established work area to
prevent contact between persons performing maintenance, repair, or inspection and a crane on the adjacent
runway.
Safe access to the hoist, crane, or lifting system, such as scaffolding, work platforms, etc., shall be provided for
personnel that will perform maintenance, repair, or inspection. If personnel are required to work at elevations in
excess of 6 feet above floor or ground level, a fall prevention policy and procedure shall be developed,
documented, and implemented by the owner/user.
After maintenance, repair, or inspection work is completed, and before the hoist, crane, or lifting system is
returned to normal operation:
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Any guards on the hoist, crane, or lifting system that were removed to perform maintenance, repair, or
inspection work shall be reinstalled.
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Any safety devices on the hoist, crane, or lifting system that were deactivated to perform maintenance,
repair, or inspection work shall be reactivated.
Hazardous voltages are present in the control box, other electrical components, and
connections between these components.
The main switch (disconnect) of the hoist, crane, or lifting system shall be de-energized.
Lock and tag the main switch in the de-energized position in accordance with ANSI
Z244.1.
