R&M Materials Handling ELECTRIC CHAIN HOISTS LoadMate Chain Hoist General Operation Manual - Manual (Page 25)

Electric Chain Hoist Operator’s Manual/EN/11.30.10
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5 SAFE OPERATING PRACTICES
The operation of an electric chain hoist can be categorized by the various sequential parts of a particular cycle
of use. The typical sub-sections are:
BEFORE EACH SHIFT or THE FIRST TIME THE HOIST IS USED EACH SHIFT
BEFORE OPERATING A HOIST AND APPLYING A LOAD
MOVING THE LOAD
PARKING THE LOAD
Taking precedence over any specific rule, however, is the most important rule of all:
“USE COMMON SENSE.”
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WARNING: Hoist operators should read this manual and the warnings contained in this manual;
instruction and warning labels on the hoist; and the operation section of ASME B30.16. Hoist operators
are to be familiar with the hoist and hoist controls before being authorized to operate the hoist.
Hoist operators are to be familiar with proper rigging procedures to be followed in the attachment of
loads to the hoist hook.
Hoist operators must be aware of potential malfunctions of the equipment that require adjustment or
repair, and stop the operation if such malfunctions occur, and immediately advise their supervisor so
corrective action can be taken.
Hoist operators are not to operate a hoist when under the influence of alcohol or drugs; or under the
influence of medication that could result in actions by the operator that may cause a hazard to the
operator or others.
Hoist are intended only for vertical lifting service of freely suspended unguided loads; and are not
intended to lift loads that are not lifted vertically. Loads that are not freely-suspended, or loads that are
guided. If such conditions exist, the operator should contact the supervisor or the manufacturer of the
hoist for instructions.
Do not lift personnel or loads over people.
5.1 Before Each Shift or The First Time the Hoist is Used Each Shift
Operation of an overhead electric powered chain hoist involves more than operating the controls of the hoist.
The operator must consider and anticipate the motions and actions that will occur as a result of operating the
controls. In accordance with the requirements of ASME B30.16, the hoist operator should perform daily (pre-
start) inspections at the start of each shift, or at the time the hoist is first used during each shift. The daily
inspection is a visual and audible examination of the hoist. Records of the daily inspection are not required
except as required by the hoist owner/user.