Improper operation of a hoist can create a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury, and substantial property damage. To avoid such a potentially hazardous situation THE OPERATOR SHALL:
•NOT lift more than rated load for the hoist.
•NOT use damaged hoist or hoist that is not working properly.
•NOT use hoist with twisted, kinked, damaged, or worn chain.
•NOT use hoist if the bottom hook is capsized (multiple fall hoists - see Section 3.1).
•NOT use the hoist to lift, support, or transport people.
•NOT lift loads over people.
•NOT apply load unless load chain is properly seated in the load sheave (and idle sheave for hoist with multiple chain falls).
•NOT use the hoist in such a way that could result in shock or impact loads being applied to the hoist.
•NOT attempt to lengthen the load chain or repair damaged load chain.
•NOT operate hoist when it is restricted from forming a straight line from hook to hook in the direction of loading.
•NOT use load chain as a sling or wrap load chain around load.
•NOT apply load if binding prevents equal loading on all
•NOT operate beyond the limits of the load chain travel.
•NOT support load on hook tip unless hook is designed for tip loading.
•NOT use in a way that causes either hook to be
•NOT leave load supported by the hoist unattended unless specific precautions have been taken.
•NOT allow the chain, or hook to be used as an electrical or welding ground.
•NOT allow the chain, or hook to be touched by a live welding electrode.
•NOT remove or obscure the warnings on the hoist.
•NOT operate a hoist on which the safety placards or decals are missing or illegible.
•Be familiar with operating controls, procedures, and warnings.
•Make sure the unit is securely attached to a suitable support before applying load.
•Make sure load slings or other approved single attachments are properly sized, rigged, and seated in the hook saddle.
•Take up slack carefully - make sure load is balanced and
•Make sure all persons stay clear of the supported load.
•Protect the hoist’s load chain from weld splatter or other damaging contaminants.
•Report Malfunctions or unusual performances (including unusual noises) of the hoist and remove the hoist from service until the malfunction or unusual performance is resolved.
•Warn personnel before lifting or moving a load.
•Warn personnel of an approaching load.
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