GEARENCH FLA5000 PETOL Flange Lifter - Manual (Page 7)

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Safe Practices and Procedures
Responsibility
It is the responsibility of the employer to train the employee in the proper selection and use of
flange lifters, and to ensure that they are selected and used in that manner. A part of the job
instruction program should therefore be detailed training in the proper use of flange lifters.
"Employers are responsible for the safe condition of tools and equipment used by employees,
including tools and equipment which may be furnished by employees." - (Source: OSHA
1910.242A)
Safety
While we pride ourselves on the quality and dependability we build into GEARENCH™
tools and products, we caution users that it is only prudent to know and follow the simple
rules of safety when using our products, or anyone else's.
Always follow safe practices and procedures in accordance with the recommendations of
OSHA, The National Safety Council (NSC), The Hand Tools Institute (HTI), The National
Association of Chain Manufacturers (NACM), The International Association of Drilling
Contractors (IADC), Etc. All applicable Governmental rules, regulations or restrictions, now
in effect or which may be promulgated, take precedence over the suggestions in this
publication. The information in this publication is designed to supplement standard safe
practices and procedures, not in lieu of, or replacement thereof.
WARNING
Improper use of flange lifters may result in injury or death. Follow safe
practices listed below.
P
otential hazards when installing and removing flanges:
Hazard
Possible Solution
Getting pinched fingers and hands from Keep all hands and fingers away from pinch
lifters, flanges, and connections points
Being struck by swinging flanges and flange
Instruct workers to be alert when on the
lifters work site