Safety Talk use of hoists

1. Safety Talkuse of hoists

2. use of hoists use of hoists introduction Hoists are an excellent accessory when used properly. If misused, they can be extremely dangerous

3. use of hoists use of hoists Main points

4. use of hoists The erection, alteration and dismantling of hoists should be carried out by a suitably trained and qualified person

5. use of hoists Hoists must be clearly marked denoting whether they are for personnel or materials use, or for both, and with the safe working load (SWL)

6. use of hoists Hoists should be operated only by a suitably trained and competent person

7. use of hoists use of hoists other points to consider

8. use of hoists Hoist tower must be suitably tied to the hoist structure

9. use of hoists Passenger hoists must be fitted with interlocking gates at each landing space, and all gates must be kept closed when the hoist is in operation

10. use of hoists Hoist design and construction should prevent the fall of any materials from any platform or cage

11. use of hoists Hoists must be fitted with a braking device that operates in the event of a lifting gear failure

12. use of hoists Such braking devices must be re-tested following any significant adjustment or alteration of the hoist.

13. use of hoists Personnel must never travel in hoists designed for material loads, and materials must never exceed safe working loads (swls).

14. use of hoists Hoists must be subject to periodic thorough examinations by competent persons (in the case of the personnel hoists this is at least every 6 months).

15. use of hoists A system of local interim inspection should also carried out on a regular basis – a weekly inspection might be a good idea – and the results recorded.

16. use of hoists Hoists must be suitably secured when not in use to prevent unauthorised use.

17. use of hoists use of hoists conclusion Complacency will hurt you when you least expect it