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Keep the load under control Avoid swinging the load or load hook
at all times Never leave suspended loads unattended
Wear the proper clothes and Do not lift load that exceeds the capacity
protective gears Never use damaged hoist or those that has
Make sure that no one is in not passed the inspection
the area when loads are Do not remove labels, instructions or warning
being lifted and lowered signs on the hoist
Be familiar with operating Never lower the load until the area is clear
controls, labels and warnings Never lift people with a hoist
of the unit Chain or even body of the hoist should never
The load slings or other come in contact with the load
attachments should be Do not pull or push loads out from under the
properly sized and positioned hoist
Only trained crane operators Do not drag slings or leave loose materials
should run the crane on a load being lifted
Report any malfunction or Never work under a suspended load
damage immediately
Visually and physically
inspect and replace damaged
or worn parts right away
Know the load limit or load
capacity of every crane
Use clear agreed upon
signals
Make sure your attention is
not diverted while operating
Check the equipment is Remove any safe guards on the machine; they
right for the job, including all are there for safety after all.
the associated parts. Distract anybody operating the machinery.
Make sure all the parts are Wear lose fitting clothes or anything that could
suitable for the weight you cause a problem. Long hair should be tied back
need to lift. securely and jewellery should not be worn.
Use the equipment Use unsuitable equipment such as damaged or
according to the makeshift chains.
manufacturers guidelines. Exceed the stated maximum lifting load
Wear the correct safety possible by the machine.
gear. Items such as hats, Use equipment that has a danger sign on it,
jackets, and safety shoes unless you are qualified to do so.
should all be used relevant to
the machine being used.
Only used certified
equipment.
Attain, and then keep hold
of, thorough examination
reports.
Make sure your load is
securely and properly
attached.
Find the centre of gravity
 when lifting an unbalanced
load at a low height there
will be less harm if it drops.
Rehearse the lift if possible.

1. Do read the Hoist 1. Do Not lift more than the rated

Manufacturers load.
Operating and
Maintenance 2. Do Not use hoist load limiting
Instructions. device to measure the load.

2. Do be familiar 3. Do Not use damaged hoist or

with operating hoist that is not working
controls, correctly.
procedures, and
warnings on the 4. Do Not use hoist with twisted,
unit. kinked, damaged, or worn wire
rope or chain.
3. Do make sure
hook travel is in 5. Do Not lift a load unless wire
the same direction rope is properly seated in its
as shown on groove(s) or unless chain is
controls. properly seated in chain
wheel(s) or sprocket(s).
4. Do make sure
hoist limit switches 6. Do Not use load rope or load
function properly. chain as a sling or wrap load
rope or load chain around the
5. Do maintain firm load.
footing when
operating hoist. 7. Do Not lift a load if any binding
prevents equal loading on all
6. Do make sure that supporting ropes and chains.
load slings or
other approved 8. Do Not apply the load to the
single attachments tip of the hook.
are properly sized
9. Do Not operate unless load is
and seated in the
centered under the hoist.
hook saddle.
7. Do make sure the 10. Do Not allow your
hook latches, if attention to be diverted from
used, are closed operating the hoist.
and not supporting
any part of the 11. Do Not operate hoist
load. beyond limits of load rope or
load chain travel.
8. Do make sure that
the load is free to 12. Do Not use limit switches
move and will as routine operating stops
clear all unless recommended. They are
obstructions. emergency devices only.

9. Do take up slack 13. Do Not use hoist to lift,

carefully, check support, or transport people.
the load balance,
move the load a 14. Do Not lift loads over
few inches, and people.
check load holding
15. Do Not leave a
action before
suspended load unattended
continuing.
unless specific precautions
10. Do avoid have been taken.
swinging of load or
16. Do Not allow sharp
load hook.
contact between two hoists or
11. Do make between hoist and obstructions.
sure that all
17. Do Not allow the wire
persons stay clear
rope, chain, or hook to be used
of the suspended
as a ground for welding.
load.
18. Do Not allow the wire
12. Do warn
rope, chain, or hook to be
personnel of an
touched by a live welding
approaching load.
electrode.
13. Do protect
19. Do Not remove or
wire rope and load
obstruct the warnings on the
 chain from weld hoist.
spatter or other
damaging 20. Do Not adjust or repair a
contaminants. hoist unless qualified to
perform hoist maintenance.
14. Do promptly
report any 21. Do Not attempt to
malfunction, lengthen the load rope or chain
unusual or repair damaged load rope or
performance, or chain.
damage of the
unit.

15. Do inspect
unit regularly,
replace damaged
or worn parts, and
keep appropriate
records of
maintenance.

16. Do use the

hoist
Manufacturers
recommended
parts when
repairing unit.

17. Do use hook

latches wherever
possible.

18. Do apply
lubricant to the
wire rope or load
chain as
recommended by
the Hoist
Manufacturer.