William Hackett 033.075, Manual

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Storage and Control Procedures
The equipment should ideally be stored in a purpose designed facility where it can be kept secure from
unauthorised use. A responsible person should control the issue and receipt of all lifting appliances and
accessories, and a system to manage statutory inspections should be in place.
Storage would normally be on suitable racks within a container a manner that prevents accidental mechanical
damage and where the load chains are clear from the ground.
The load chain should be dried and wrapped around the hoist, not left on the floor
During transport to the worksite and whilst in store at the worksite, the equipment should be protected from
exposure to any conditions which may affect its ability to operate safely. In particular, it should be protected
from exposure to:
• water/sea water;
• temperatures higher than can be comfortably tolerated by the hand
• temperatures below freezing point
• solvents
• corrosive chemicals or fumes
• grit, sand and wind-blown dust.
Any defects should be reported to the responsible person and damaged hoists should be quarantined.
Duty holders and actual users of lifting equipment, including hoists and associated components can obtain
more detailed information and guidance on safe use and compliance with statutory requirements from the
following publications;
HSE Publication L22 (2014) Safe Use of Work Equipment.
HSE Publication L113 (2014) Safe Use of Lifting Equipment.
HSE Publication INDG422 (2008) Thorough Examination of Lifting Equipment.
HSE Publication L23 (2004) Manual Handling.
HSE Publication L25 (2005) Personal Protective Equipment at Work.