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Figure 4, Daily Inspection Instructions
Any problems must be reported immediately to your supervisor, and the equipment labeled so as to
prevent further use until it has been repaired.
4.2.2 Attaching a Worker to the Winch Line
Any worker who is connected to this winch MUST wear a full body harness designed, tested, and
approved for fall arrest. The winch line MUST be connected to the dorsal (rear) D-Ring on the harness,
unless otherwise instructed by a qualified person.
Extend sufficient winch line to allow the line to be easily attached to the worker’s dorsal D-Ring. Be sure
to maintain sufficient tension in the line to prevent “bird-nesting” of the winch line.
Attach the winch line to the worker’s dorsal D-Ring, making sure that the snap hook operates smoothly
and fully locks when attached.
Retract the winch line until the line is snug, and have the worker slowly lift their feet off the ground to verify
system integrity.
** DO NOT TEST SYSTEM INTEGRITY OVER AN OPENING OR WHERE THERE IS A CHANCE OF
FALLING**
EN
MAT-1919
MAT
-1919
Read ALL labels on ALL sides of winch before operating
This winch must be inspected as follows according to the Operator’s Manual provided at
time of purchase.
Daily Inspection:
An authorized person shall inspect the winch and cable as instructed
in the Operator’s Manual before each use, and report any problems to a competent person.
Summary of Winch Operation:
To equipment user
:
you must read
and understand the operator‘s manual provided
by the manufacturer of this equipment, or have
the instructions explained to you, before using this
equipment.
See applicable structure Operator‘s Manual
for detailed information on proper routing of
winch cable.
Crank the handle clockwise to raise
the load, counterclockwise to lower the
load. Do not exceed the Working Load Limit
of the winch at any time.
Always maintain contact with any
person being raised or lowered using
this winch. Avoid contact of winch line with
sharp edges and abrasive surfaces which
may damage the line.
Working Load Limits:
33 to 310 lbs (15-140 kg) for a 1 part single reeved
system. See Figure 2a.
Figure 2a
1 Part single reeved system
33 to 620 lbs (15-280 kg) for a 2 part single
reeved system. See Figure 2b.
Figure 2b
2 Part single reeved system
Material handling
The winch may be used for the raising and
lowering of tools, equipment, and other
material up to the rated Working Load
Limit of the winch. Various jurisdictions
may not allow the use of the same
equipment to move personnel and
material, be aware of and follow
the regulations governing your
workplace.
Winch Line
Load
Winch Line
Load
A winch failing any inspection
MUST BE
immediately
tagged
out
to prevent
further
use,
and
removed
from
service.
Before
further
use,
the
winch
MUST
BE
returned
to an
authorized
service
center
for
inspection
and
repair
. Please
contact
the
manufacturer
for service
center
locations
and
available service program options.
Annual Inspection:
A detailed
inspection
of the
winch
and
cable
must
be
performed
and
documented
by a
competent
person
at least
annually
as instructed
in the
Operator
’s
Manual.
Read
ALL
labels on
ALL
sides of winch before operating
This winch must be inspected as follows according to the Operator
’s Manual provided at
time of purchase.
Daily
Inspection:
An authorized
person
shall
insp
ect the
winch
and
cable
as instructed
in the Operator
’s Manual before each use, and report any problems to a competent person.
Daily inspection includes but is not limited to:
DO NOT TEST
WINCH OVER
OPENING!
Inspect winch and cable for any damaged,
loose
or missing
hardware,
and
missing
or
illegible
labels.
A damaged
winch
MUST
BE
removed from service.
Inspect visual overload indicator on winch
line snap hook (if so equipped) as
instructed in the Operator
’s Manual.
Appearance of red marking indicates the winch
has been overloaded and
MUST BE
removed
from service.
Inspect brake wear indicator as shown in
Figure
1a.
With
tension
on
the
cable
(minimum
33 lbs
or 15
kg),
check
the position
of
the
red/green
indicator
label
visible
through
the
cutout
in center
of the
handle.
A winch
with
an
indicator
showing
50%
or more
red
MUST
BE
removed from service as shown in Figure 1b.
Verify that clockwise handle rotation raises the
I load
and
counterclockwise
rotation
lowers
the
load.
A winch
with
reversed
handle
rotation
MUST
BE
removed
from service.
Center
of
window
Center
of
window
Figure 1a
PASS / GOOD
Figure 1b
FAIL
/
NOT GOOD
Raise
Lower
GB
