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CHOOSE THE RIGHT HOIST FOR THE JOB...
Choose a hoist with a capacity for the job.
Know the capacities of your hoists and the
weight of your loads. Then match them.
The application, the size and type of load,
the attachments to be used and the period of
use must also be taken into consideration in
selecting the right hoist for the job.
Remember the hoist was designed to ease
our burden and carelessness not only
endangers the operator, but in many cases,
a valuable load.
VIOLATION OF ANY OF THESE WARNINGS LISTED MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY TO THE
OPERATOR OR NEARBY PERSONNEL BY RELEASED LOAD OR BROKEN HOIST COMPONENTS.
– DO NOT LIFT MORE THAN RATED LOAD.
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INSPECT
– DO NOT OPERATE DAMAGED OR MALFUNCTIONING HOIST.
– DO NOT OPERATE WITH TWISTED, KINKED OR DAMAGED
CHAIN.
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USE HOIST PROPERLY
Be sure hoist is solidly held in
the uppermost part of the support
hook arc.
Be sure hoist and load are in a
straight line. Do not pull at an
angle.
Be sure load is hooked securely.
Do not tip load the hook. Do not
load hook latch. Hook latch is to
prevent detachment of load under
slack chain conditions only.
Do not use load chain as a sling.
Such usage damages the chain
and lower hook.
Do not operate with hoist head
resting against any object. Lift the
load gently. Do not jerk it.
– DO NOT PULL AT AN ANGLE. BE SURE HOIST AND LOAD
ARE IN A STRAIGHT LINE.
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LIFT PROPERLY
Do not lift co-workers with a hoist.
Make sure everyone is clear of the load
when you lift.
Do not remove or obscure operational
warning notices.
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MAINTAIN PROPERLY
CLEANING: Hoists should be kept clean
and free of dust, dirt, moisture, etc., which
will in any way affect the operation or safe-
ty of the equipment.
LUBRICATION: Chain should be properly
lubricated.
AFTER REPAIRS: Carefully operate the
hoist before returning it to full service.
– DO NOT LIFT PEOPLE OR LOADS
OVER PEOPLE.
HOIST SAFETY IS UP TO YOU...
All hoists should be visually inspected
before use, in addition to regular, periodic
maintenance inspections.
Inspect hoists for operational warning
notices and legibility.
Deficiencies should be noted and brought
to the attention of supervisors. Be sure
defective hoists are tagged and taken out of
service until repairs are made.
Under no circumstances should you oper-
ate a malfunctioning hoist.
Check chain for gouged, twisted, distorted
links and foreign material. Do not operate
hoists with twisted, kinked or damaged chain.
Load chain should be properly lubricated.
Hooks that are bent, worn or whose open-
ings are enlarged beyond normal throat
opening should not be used. If latch does not
engage throat opening of hook, hoist should
be taken out service.
Check for misphasing – hook travel should
correspond to control direction.
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