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1111 IS-17880
operation
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Lift must be stable with respect to the center of
gravity - balanced. (See Figure 5)
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Do not point load hooks - center load in base of
hook. (See Figure 6)
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Suspended loads shall be kept clear of all
obstructions.
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All persons shall be kept clear of loads to be
lifted, and suspended load.
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Hands and fingers shall not be placed between
the sling and load while the sling is being
tightened around the load. After lifting, the load
should not be pushed or guided by employees
hands directly on the load. Ropes or "tag lines"
should be attached for this purpose.
(See Figure 7)
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Do not shock load. Jerking the load could
overload the sling and cause it to fail.
(See Figure 8)
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A sling shall not be pulled from under a load
when the load is resting on the sling. Before a
load is lifted, a place should be prepared where
it is to be put down. Lumber can be used to
allow space to remove the sling and prevent
shifting of the load. (See Figure 9)
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Temperature and chemical environment must be
considered.
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Slings shall not be shortened with knots, bolts, or
makeshift devices. (Figure 10)
Figure 5
Right
Way
Wrong
Way
Figure 9
Right Way
Wrong Way
Figure 6
Right Way
Wrong Way
Figure 7
Figure 10
Figure 8
