Document No: 723590-1
Revision: D
Issue Date: 2023-Jan-30
Page 9 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.
Welding/Electrical Cautions
1.
When welding from a suspended scaffold, provide proper electrical grounding for the
hoist.
2. Ensure platform is grounded to the structure.
3. Insulate wire rope 1.2 m (4 feet) above and below the platform.
4. Insulate wire rope at suspension point and ensure that the wire rope cannot come in
contact with the structure at any point along its entire length, including the tail line.
5. Cover the hoist and battery with an insulating material.
6. Avoid power lines. Make sure the platform or hand tools cannot swing or be blown
within a minimum of 3 m (10 feet) of a power line. Check your local codes for minimum
distances. Never, under any circumstances, rig a platform above electrical power lines.
Corrosive/Explosive Environments
1.
Never operate an electric hoist in an explosive atmosphere such as a refinery, chemical
plant, grain elevator, distilleries, ship or silo interiors, mines, around coal handling
equipment, or around explosive organic vapors or dust.
2. Never use hoists and aluminum platforms around caustic materials, acids, or acid fumes.
Use hoist covers when corrosive materials are present.
2.1 General Hazard Warnings
CAUTION:
If the hoist is suspended in the air and the motor runs but the wire rope does not move
through the hoist, STOP the hoist immediately! Damaged wire rope may be jammed inside
the hoist. Any attempt to move the hoist up or down could damage equipment or cause
injury or death.
There are many hazards when working on a suspended scaffold. The following is a list of common
hazards. This list is not complete! It is provided to increase safety awareness on the job site.
