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Strain, sprain, fracture, contusion, health problems, fire and explosion may be
Injuries
Lifting objects is a major cause of back injuries in the work place
Improper storing and handling of material and equipment can cause struck by and crushed by injuries
Hazards
Improper
manual lifting or carrying loads that are too large or heavy Being struck by materials or being caught in pinch points Crushed by machines, falling materials or improperly stored materials Incorrectly cutting ties or securing devices
MATERIAL HANDLING
The transporting or supporting of a load by hand or some other part of the body including the lifting, putting down, pushing, pulling, carrying, moving or intentionally dropping or throwing a load
(200 lbs.)
Use Your Head and Save Your Back! Bend your knees not your back! Get Help with heavy or awkward loads!
Means using your head! Let your legs do the lifting Use the right tools!
For loads with sharp or rough edges, wear gloves or other hand and forearm protection When loads are heavy or bulky, wear steel-toed safety shoes to prevent foot injuries if the load is dropped
Employees must be trained in the proper use and limitations of the equipment they operate This includes knowing how to effectively use equipment such as forklifts, cranes, and slings
register and a table showing the safe working loads of every kind and size of lifting machine or, chain, rope or lifting tackle in use shall be displayed in prominent positions on the premises;
(c)While any person is employed or working on or near the wheel track of a traveling crane in any place where he would be liable to be struck by the crane, effective measures shall be taken to ensure that the crane does not approach within six meters of that place.
Forklifts
Center the load on the forks and as close to the mast as possible to minimize the potential for the truck tipping or load falling Overloading a lift truck makes it hard to control and could make it tip over Place the load at the lowest position for traveling Dont place extra weight on the rear of a counterbalanced forklift to allow an overload
Keep arms and legs inside the truck Handle only stable loads Keep speed low - you may have to stop Be careful when making sharp turns with a raised load If a load blocks your view, travel in reverse No riders, unless theres an approved seat Dont drive with forks raised Wear safety belts or other restraint devices
Industrial Cranes
Overhead Cranes Common in industrial facilities Supported by overhead rails Components Bridge Trolley Hoist Often pendant or remote operated Easy to use, little training required, no stability problems
Industrial Cranes
Gantry cranes Similar to overhead cranes, but supported by a mobile frame which travels on the ground
Small (1000 10,000 pound capacity) gantry crane Large (600 ton capacity) gantry crane
Industrial Cranes
Industrial Cranes
Power hoist Usually electric or air operated Chain hoist (or "chain fall") Hand operated
Chain
Wire rope
Metal mesh
Synthetic
2. Slings shall not be shortened with knots or bolts or other makeshift devices.
Ten Randomly Distributed Broken Wires in one Rope Lay, or Five Broken Wires in One Rope Strand in One Rope Lay.
Evidence of Heat Damage. (Cut with a Torch)
Definitions
Balanced load equally distributed on each side of the point of support. Breaking strength the approximate point, when under maximum load, the load handling device fails.
Definitions
Balanced load equally distributed on each side of the point of support. Bridle sling A sling composed of multiple legs gathered in a fitting that goes over the lifting hook. Competent person selected or assigned by the employer as being qualified to perform a specific job. Factor of safety ratio of breaking strength to the force to be applied.
Definitions
Hitch Basket - loading with the sling passed under the load and both ends on the hook or a single master link.
Definitions
Hitch Choker loading with the sling passed through one eye and suspended by the other.
Definitions
Hitch Vertical loading with the the load suspended vertically on a single part or leg of the sling.
Definitions
Master link a steel link or ring used to support all legs of a chain or wire rope sling.
Mousing lashing between the neck and the tip of a hook to prevent the load coming off. Rated capacity the maximum allowable working load.
Definitions
Rigging the connecting of a load to a source of power so that it can be lifted and moved safely and predictably. Safe working load the maximum allowable working load established by the manufacturer. Sheave a wheel with a grooved circumference over which a rope is bent.
Definitions
Wire rope consists of many individual wires laid into a number of strands which are in turn, laid around a center core.
Safety Factors
To guard against failure of a wire rope in service, the actual load on the rope should only be a fraction of the breaking strength. The safety factor includes reduced capacity of the rope below its stated breaking strength due to wear, fatigue, corrosion, abuse, and variations in size and quality.
Birdcage damage
Synthetic Slings
Synthetic Slings
Sling capacity varies from manufacturer to manufacturer, no set standard like wire rope has. User must look at Individual Sling Capacity Tag to determine Safe Lifting Capacity of that sling. If the Tag is not readable or is missing, Do not use it! Inspect sling before each days use, and as often as necessary during the day to assure safety of sling! Sharp edges can slice a sling in two without warning as the load is tensioned. Use softeners or padding on corners.
Chain Slings
Only Grade 8 or better ALLOY Chain can be used for overhead lifting purposes! All chain is not rated the same! Chain must have a capacity tag attached to it.
Chains will withstand more rough handling and abuse, but a chain with the same rated lifting capacity of wire rope will be much larger in diameter and heavier in weight. Chains must be inspected daily before use and as often as necessary during use to assure safety.
It is the riggers responsibility to do the inspections!
Chain Slings
Summary
Manually
handling materials When lifting objects, lift with your legs, keep your back straight, do not twist, and use handling aids Using cranes, forklifts, and slings to move materials Watch for potential struck by and crushed by dangers For slings, check their load capacity, inspect them, and remove them from service when they display signs of stress or wear Also Keep work areas free from debris and materials Store materials safely to avoid struck by/crushed by hazards
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