R&M Materials Handling ELECTRIC CHAIN HOISTS LoadMate Chain Hoist General Operation Manual - Manual (Page 29)

Electric Chain Hoist Operator’s Manual/EN/11.30.10
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SHALL report to the supervisor any damage or malfunctions.
SHALL NOT operate hoist if it is tagged with an out-of-order sign.
SHALL center hoist over load.
SHALL NOT operate a hook mounted hoist when the hoist is restricted from forming a
straight line from top hook to load hook in the direction of loading.
SHALL NOT use the load chain as a sling to wrap around the load.
SHALL attach the load to the hoist load hook by suitable means such as slings
or lifting devices.
SHALL verify that the size of the attachment part of the sling or other lifting device
to be used is compatible with the size of the hoist load hook.
SHALL verify that the capacity of the attachment part of the sling or other lifting
device to be used is compatible with the capacity of the hoist load hook
and the weight of the load to be lifted.
SHALL only attach loads to the hoist load hook that do not exceed the rated
load capacity of the hoist.
SHALL verify that the attachment part of the sling or other lifting device is properly
seated in the base, bowl, or saddle of the hoist load hook.
SHALL verify that the hook latch operates properly and that the hook latch properly
bridges and closes the hook throat opening.
SHALL verify that the latch of the hoist hook will not support any part of the load.
SHALL verify that the load or any part of the load will not be applied to and/or not
supported by the tip or point of the hook.
SHALL verify that load will be properly balanced when it is lifted.
SHALL verify that side loads will not be applied to the hoist when the load is lifted.
SHALL verify that load chain is not kinked or twisted, and that load chain parts are not twisted
about each other.
SHALL verify that hoist load chain is properly seated in the chain sprockets.
SHALL NOT use the hoist load limiting device or load warning device (if provided) to
measure the load to be lifted.
SHALL notify personnel in the area that a load will be lifted and verify that all
personnel are clear of the load.
SHALL verify that when the load is lifted, it will clear all material, machinery, or
other obstructions in the area.