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Hook Sheave
Safety and Procedure Recommendations
INSPECTION / SET-UP / OPERATION
Always
know and follow Cable-Manufacturers cable requirements:
Bend-radius, sidewall
pressure, line tension. Select correct products to meet those requirements.
Always
understand pulling forces:
Line-tension in relationship to load-on-sheave.
Always
be certain that tie-off (tie-down) point and equipment is in excellent working
condition, secure and capable of load.
Always
inspect equipment and safety apparatus and pulling-line before use.
Always
use safety latch and clips.
Always
follow industry standards when using this equipment.
Always
know and follow company work methods.
Never
allow untrained or unauthorized personnel to set up puling equipment and / or
operate pulling equipment.
Never
allow anyone to operate equipment or stand in line of cable-pulling.
Never
exceed rated capacity of equipment / apparatus:
Hook Sheave, Duct Rollers, Rim
Rollers, Pullers, Pulling-Line, etc. (Manufacturer’s ratings, use of Dynamometers or
Tensiometers)
Never
shortcut a pull using an unsafe pulling angle.
Proper pulling
angle, the hook
and the cable
are at the same
angle. This is a
proper pull.
Not a proper pulling
angle, the hook and
the cable are at
different angles. This
alignment can cause
damage to the hook
and sheave.
