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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Store and handle beam clamps correctly
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Inspect beam clamps and accessories
before use and before placing into storage
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Ensure the supporting structure is adequate
for the full load that will be imposed and
suitable for the application.
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Check the clamp is of the correct profile
and size, or correctly adjusted, for the beam
width and that it seats correctly on the
beam flange.
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Ensure the beam clamp is strong enough for
the full load that will be imposed.
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Check that the clamp is directly over the
centre of gravity of the load.
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Check the clamp before use – do not use a
defective plate clamp.
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Ensure that the clamps are suitable for the
thickness of plate to be lifted.
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Never exceed the maximum or minimum
thickness for which the clamps are
designed.
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Put the clamp onto the plate as far as it will go.
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Do not use clamps at an angle to the edge
of the plate or for lowering from vertical to
horizontal, or vice-versa, unless they are
designed for the purpose.
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Keep oil, grease and similar contaminates
away from jaws which use a friction grip
material to hold the plate.
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Never use plate clamps on hard or polished
plate unless they have been specifically
designed for that purpose.
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Take great care to ensure the plate is fully
supported before attempting to release the
clamp.
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Keep all persons clear of the danger zone
and remember that a falling plate can ‘glide’
sideways. A large thin plate is likely to glide
further. Also the higher it falls from, the
bigger the danger zone.
THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS OUTLINE THE CARE AND SAFE USE OF UNIVERSAL
AND HORIZONTAL PLATE CLAMPS AND ARE BASED ON SECTION 22 OF THE LEEA CODE OF
PRACTICE FOR THE SAFE USE OF LIFTING EQUIPMENT.
This information is of a general nature; only covering the main points for the safe use of plate
clamps. It may be necessary to supplement this information for specific applications.
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