Document No: 723590-1
Revision: D
Issue Date: 2023-Jan-30
Page 43 of 45
This document and all copies are the property of Safeworks, LLC. All dimensions and data are indicative only.
The user must ensure that the equipment complies with local rules and regulations.
A. RIGGING:
1. UTILIZE FALL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT
when rigging near unguarded edges.
2. SUPPORTING DEVICES
must be capable of supporting the hoist rated load with a safety factor of 4.
3. ALL OVERHEAD RIGGING
must be secured from unwanted movement in any direction.
4. COUNTERWEIGHTS USED WITH OUTRIGGER BEAMS
must be of a non-flowable material and
must be secured to the beam to prevent accidental displacement.
5. OUTRIGGER BEAMS THAT DO NOT USE COUNTERWEIGHTS
must be installed and secured
to the roof structure with bolts or other direct connections. Direct connections shall be evaluated by a
competent person.
6. TIE BACK ALL TRANSPORTABLE RIGGING DEVICES.
Tieback shall be equivalent in strength
to the suspension ropes.
7. INSTALL TIEBACKS AT RIGHT ANGLES TO THE FACE OF THE BUILDING
and secure them
without slack, to a suitable anchor capable of supporting the hoist rated load with a safety factor of 4.
8. IN THE EVENT THAT TIEBACKS CANNOT BE INSTALLED AT RIGHT ANGLES,
two
tiebacks at opposing angles must be used to prevent movement.
9. RIG AND USE HOISTING MACHINES DIRECTLY UNDER THEIR SUSPENSION POINTS
to
prevent movement or side loading.
B. WIRE ROPE AND HARDWARE:
1. USE ONLY WIRE ROPE AND ATTACHMENTS
specified by the hoisting machine manufacturer.
2. HANDLE WIRE ROPE WITH CARE.
Always use gloves.
COIL AND UNCOIL WIRE ROPE
in
accordance with manufacturer’s instructions in order to avoid kinking or damage.
3. ASSURE THAT THE WIRE ROPE IS LONG ENOUGH
to reach to the lowest possible landing.
4. CLEAN AND LUBRICATE WIRE ROPE
in accordance with the wire rope manufacturer’s
instructions.
5. INSPECT WIRE ROPE IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS.
DO NOT USE WIRE ROPE THAT IS KINKED, BIRD-CAGED, CORRODED, UNDERSIZED,
OR DAMAGED IN ANY WAY.
DO NOT
expose wire rope to fire, undue heat, corrosive atmosphere,
electricity, chemicals or damage.
6. WIRE ROPES USED WITH TRACTION HOISTS MUST HAVE PREPARED ENDS.
Follow hoist
manufacturer’s recommendations.
7. USE THIMBLES AT ALL WIRE ROPE SUSPENSION TERMINATIONS.
8. USE J-BOLT WIRE ROPE CLAMPS OR SWEDGE FITTINGS. DO NOT USE U-BOLT
CLAMPS.
9. TIGHTEN THE J-BOLT WIRE ROPE CLAMPS
in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
