Form 3000
Issued 15
th
May 2013
Page 1 of 7
Star Swivel-Arm Hoist
Installation and Operating Instructions
Conveying & Hoisting Solutions P/L
ABN 78 163 744
1.
Purpose of Equipment
Star Swivel-Arm Hoists are intended for the transport of materials. Star Hoists are
not
intended for the carriage of humans or
animals.
2.
Safety
2.1
Warnings
Read and understand these instructions first before setting up or operating this equipment
Keep these instructions accessible near the Hoist.
Before beginning work, one should become familiar with the working environment.
No changes, additions or modifications may be made to the Hoist or associated equipment.
Do not modify, remove, bypass or override the safety devices.
Do not use this Hoist if there is any damage or unusual performance. Isolate the Hoist as described in Chapter 6.1 Emergency
Shutdown.
Do not operate the Hoist if there is a risk of people being endangered by the load or load carrying devices. Have the area
around the Hoist barricaded off and post warning notices.
Observe National Plant Regulations and Occupational Health and Safety Regulations.
Do not set-up, operate or allow loads into the NO GO Zone for power lines.
2.2
Hazard Assessment
Hazard Checklist: Please note that this checklist is indicative only. Users must perform their own Risk Assessment subject to
the intended siting and use of the equipment.
Hazard
Risk
Control
Crushing or Striking by the
Hoist tipping or collapsing
Moderate
Ensure the lifting wire rope is in good order and wrapped neatly on the winch
drum. Poorly wrapped rope can lead to rope failure causing the load to fall,
resulting in death or injury.
Ensure the supporting structure is adequate.
Check the Hoist has been correctly installed and that all locking pins and keepers
are in place.
Check the Upper Travel Limit Switch operates correctly (refer Fig. 4).
Do not overload the Hoist.
Keep personnel clear of the Hoist when in use.
Use control methods to avoid the load or hook catching or snagging during use,
leading to possible component failure or structural collapse.
Do not use the wire rope as a sling
–
attach to the hook only.
Crushing or striking by
material falling from the
Hoist.
Moderate
Have the area under the Hoist barricaded and prevent personnel entering the area.
Do not overfill attachments.
Ensure attachments are of adequate design, strength and correctly applied.
Check attachments are correctly attached to the hook.
Do not use where wind speeds are greater than 70km/hr.
Entanglement during use or
maintenance
Low
Ensure body parts, clothing or other materials are kept clear of the winch drum.
Cutting, stabbing or
puncturing from the lifting
wire rope
Low
Use gloves when checking wire rope condition.
Slipping, tripping or falling
Low
Place barricading at the edge of the structure and wear height safety equipment to
prevent a fall.
Adopt safe working practices when installing, maintaining or using the Hoist.
Place power leads so they do not become a tripping hazard.
Electrocution
Moderate
Use an E.L.C.B., an R.C.D. or other “safety switch” in the power supply.
