Hoist Safety Plan

DO NOT operate malfunctioning equipment

DO report condition for repair by a qualified person

Before Operation

• BE FAMILIAR with manufacturers instructions, National Safety Standards and OSHA Rules

Check Chain or Rope

• MUST be seated in grooves, sheaves, or sprockets
• MUST NOT be twisted, kinked, or damaged in any way

Check Controls

• ALL limit switches must function properly
• DIRECTION of hook travel MUST be in same direction as shown on controls

Personnel

• CLEAR all personnel from service platform and path of load

While Operating

• DO NOT lift more than the rated load
• DO NOT lift people or loads over heads of people
• WARN personnel of approaching loads
• DO NOT use the hoist rope or chain as a sling
• DO NOT use the limit switches as routine operating stops. They are EMERGENCY devices only
• DO NOT operate if rope or chain slips from groove (or sprocket). Place rope or chain in grooves (or sprocket) before continuing operation.

Before Leaving Operating Position

• DO NOT leave load suspended and unattended
• ALWAYS disconnect from power supply when equipment is not in use