R&M Materials Handling, Inc
STAGEMAKER® COMPACT Concert Hoist
Springfield, Ohio USA
SM5 Manual
: 800 955-9967
Revision 1
web:
www.rmhoist.com
08/14/02
RM-SM5-MAN-2001-1-ENG
3-1
SECTION 3
SAFE OPERATING PRACTICES
General
There is no one single factor that is more important for minimizing the possibility of personal
injury to the operator and those working in the area, or damage to property, equipment, or
material, than being familiar with the equipment and using
Safe Operating Practices
.
Hoists are designed for
lifting
and transporting of material only.
Under no circumstances, either
during initial installation or in any other use, shall the hoist be used for lifting or transporting of
personnel.
No operator shall be permitted to use the equipment if he is not familiar with its operation, is not
physically and mentally fit, or has not been schooled in safe operating practices. The misuse of
hoists can lead to certain hazards which cannot be protected against by mechanical means;
hazards which can only be avoided by the exercise of intelligence, care, and common sense.
Safe Operating Practices also include a program of periodic inspection and preventative
maintenance (see Section 5). Part of the operator’s training shall be an awareness of potential
malfunctions/hazards requiring adjustments or repairs, and bringing these to the attention of
supervision for corrective action.
Supervisory management has an important role to play in any safety program. They must ensure
that a maintenance schedule is adhered to. Also, that the equipment provided to the operators is
suitable for the job intended without violation of any of the rules covering safe operating practices
and good common sense.
The Safe Operating Practices shown are taken in part from the following publications:
American National Standard Institute (ANSI)
Safety Standards for Cranes, Derricks, Hoists
ANSI B30.2 - Overhead and Gantry Cranes
ANSI B30.16 - Overhead Hoists
Do’s and Don’ts (Safe Operation of Hoists)
The following are Do’s and Don’ts for safe operation of overhead hoist. Taking precedence over
any specific rule listed here, however, is the most important rule of all:
USE COMMON
SENSE.
A few minutes spent reading these rules can make an operator aware of dangerous
practices to avoid and precautions to take for his own safety and the safety of others. Frequent
examinations and periodic inspections of the equipment as well as a conscientious observance of
safety rules may save lives as well as time and money.
