Vestil Model EPC - Manual (Page 9)

below. Make sure that your clothing, feet, and the rest of your body stay out from underneath the load. This
stance allows the operator to exercise some control of the load and optimizes safety.
4. The sheet must remain level during movement. Walk slowly to keep the load level. If the material has to be
removed from a container or be lifted over an obstacle, use a different device if you will not be able to
maintain the safe stance described in Rule 3.
If you use a motorized trolley:
• DO NOT push or pull the clamp or the load. Allow the trolley to provide all movement. Your hold on the
hook is a means ONLY for stabilizing the load.
If you use a manual trolley:
• Grasp the hoist hook with one hand. DO NOT push or pull the sheet. Move the trolley with your hand that
grasps the safety hook. Walk slowly to keep the load level.
Grasp the
hoist
hook to
stabilize
load
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Diagram: Grasp the safety hook
attached to the second clamp
Direction of Travel
Chain adapter
with central islet
and safety hooks
at both ends
Plate Clamp #1
Plate
Clamp #2
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Step 8: Lower the material. Make sure that the load is not swinging or rotating. Slowly lower the hoist until the
load contacts the ground or other supporting surface. Lower the load sufficiently to create slack in the hoist chain
(or rope). The chain/rope is adequately slacked when the shackle leans to the left or right. The hoist hook and the
shackle should remain in contact (see Photos 10 and 11). DO NOT disconnect the clamp from the load until you
appropriately immobilize the material to prevent it from rolling, falling over, or moving in an uncontrolled manner.
In the following photographs, the load is light and lacks dangerous projections that could cause injury. It can
easily be controlled by the operator. If you cannot control BOTH the clamp and sheet material without
difficulty, find someone to help you. You should always use the procedures developed by your employer for
safely handling material.
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