2. Safe use information
2.1
Do not attempt lifting operations unless you understand
the use of the equipment, the lifting and slinging
procedures and you have been suitably trained.
2.2
William Hackett C4 chain blocks are not designed for
lifting people and should not be used for that purpose.
2.3
Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
2.4
Always inspect the chain block prior to use, and if any
damage is apparent the block should be quarantined for
inspection by a competent person. Labels should clearly
show the identification and other data for the block.
2.5
Check the correct engagement of the top and bottom
hooks.
2.6
Ensure that the suspension structure has sufficient load
bearing strength and capacity to support the load.
2.7
Do not use the chain block as a chain sling; it is a
lifting appliance and suitable lifting accessories should
be incorporated into the lift plan to facilitate a safe lifting
operation.
2.8
If more than one chain block is to be used, refer to
fleeting instructions in section 6.
2.9
Establish a clearly defined zone around the area of the
lifting operation.
2.10 Always stand aside from the load when operating the
block and ensure that no one enters the lift zone
unintentionally during the lifting operation.
2.11 Ensure that the load and hand chains are not twisted,
particular care should be taken when using multi-fall
blocks.
2.12 During the lift the load and hand chains should be
straight and should not contact any angles or edges.
2.13 Take the load steadily and avoid shock loads.
2.14 Do not expose chain block assemblies, chain slings and
components to chemicals or corrosive solutions (whether
immersed in such solutions or used in atmospheres in
which fumes are present), particularly acidic or strongly
alkaline environments without consulting the supplier or
manufacturer.
2.15 Do not leave suspended loads unattended. In an
emergency cordon off the working area and establish
safe exclusion zones.
2.16 Never return a damaged chain block to stores; it should
be reported to a competent person.
3. Fleeting advice
3.1
The following guidance is for the safe use of manual
chain blocks when being used away from the vertical
(between 0° and 45°), and when lifting and moving a load
in conjunction with additional manual chain blocks
(known as fleeting or cross hauling). These lifting
operations should be assessed and planned by a
competent person.
3.2
Top Hook Suspension - the suspension point must have
sufficient clearance to allow the top hook to articulate
within it.
3.3
The suspension point must have a SWL equal to or
greater than the load to be lifted.
3.4
Bottom Hook Attachment - the attachment point onto the
load must have sufficient clearance to allow the bottom
hook to articulate within it.
3.5
Make sure that the load and hand chains are free from
any twists or knotting; and in respect of multi-fall manual
chain blocks that the bottom hook has not been
capsized.
3.6
Check the area around the load and assess if the load
will move between chain blocks during the lifting
operation.
3.7
Ensure that both the top hook, bottom hook, chain block
carcass, and load and hand chains are all in line.
3.8
When using multiple manual chain blocks to lift and
move a single load, the load should not exceed the SWL
of any individual block being used for that lift.
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