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Safety Manual. Revised Edition 2010

Revised Edition 2010

Devices for Moving Loads

2.10 Elevation Devices and Traction Equipment Accessories

The following is the most commonly used handling equipment in the ISASTUR Group:

  • Elevation: Overhead cranes, hoists.
  • Elevation and transport: Forklifts.
  • Traction: Winches, cable hoists, pull-lifts,  etc.
  • Auxiliary elements: Cables, ropes, hooks, chains, slings, etc.

1. HAZARDS AND PREVENTIVE MEASURES IN THE HANDLING OF OVERHEAD CRANES AND HOISTS

The most common hazards in lifting operations with these devices are the following:

  • Loads falling.
  • Equipment coming loose from its anchoring point.
  • Failure or ropes, cables, chains.
  • Persons falling onto a different level.
  • Becoming trapped.
  • Overstrain.
  • Handling of strip banding, faulty cables, splintered pallets.
  • Direct or indirect electrical Contacts.
  • Noise.

Preventive measures:

  • Do not exceed the device’s maximum load.
  • Mandatory and/or periodic maintenance.
  • Keep transit areas free of obstacles.
  • Use of planned accesses.
  • Do not climb up on the load to transport it.
  • When working on overhead cranes, lock the controls to avoid untimely movements.
  • Do not transport loads over people.
  • Do not pass under hoisted loads.
  • Do not leave loads hanging.
  • Do not lower the hook too much (avoid it resting on the ground).
  • Always wear safety boots with reinforced toecaps, gloves for mechanical work and safety goggles.

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