4. Move the load

3. Plan the move

2. Check the hoist

1. Prepare for hazards

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Common workplace hazardsCommon workplace hazards

Below are a few common workplace hazards:

Powerlines

Bad weather

Hazardousmaterials

Vehicles/othermobile plant

Pedestrians

No handrails or double doors

Material is transported on roof

not inside lift

1. Prepare for hazards

4. Move the load

3. Plan the move

2. Check the hoist

1. Prepare for hazards

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Working from heights Working from heights

Hazard: there is a chance you could fall from the hoist while working.

Control: use safety gear such as a safety harness to improve your safety.

1. Prepare for hazards

4. Move the load

3. Plan the move

2. Check the hoist

1. Prepare for hazards

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Look for any damage or defects Look for any damage or defects

Look at the physical appearance of the hoist before you use it. You may notice the hoist looks different to the last time you used it. For example, someone might have dropped a big pipe or tube on to the hoist. Or you might notice the handrails are bent. While loading the hoist with a pallet jack or forklift someone might have put a hole or holes in the side of the hoist.

DO NOT use a damaged or defective hoist. Follow the tag out procedures,

which are explained later.

DO NOT use a damaged or defective hoist. Follow the tag out procedures,

which are explained later.

2. Check the hoist

4. Move the load

3. Plan the move

2. Check the hoist

1. Prepare for hazards

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Roof drive station checksRoof drive station checks

Drive hoist from roof and visually inspect the following: •Check hoist does not operate with the roof drive station emergency stop switch on.•Check mast alignment; no loose bolts or damage to mast, rack or ties. •Check no damage/cuts to outer sheath. Cable running within guides if wind brace fitted.

Shown below is an example of a typical daily pre-start operational check on a personnel and materials hoist.

2. Check the hoist

4. Move the load

3. Plan the move

2. Check the hoist

1. Prepare for hazards

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Electrical safetyElectrical safety

Check the hoist’s electrical wires before you use the hoist. The power supply should have a safety device which turns off the power when there’s a risk of electric shock. You must get electrical wires tested and tagged at least every 3 months. If an electrical wire is lying on wet ground, you must:

Stop working immediately Isolate the power Report the situation to a supervisor

2. Check the hoist

4. Move the load

3. Plan the move

2. Check the hoist

1. Prepare for hazards

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Starting the hoistStarting the hoist

This is a general start-up procedure for a hoist. Read your hoist’s operator’s manual to find out the correct start-up procedure.

General start-up procedures

To find out the right way to start the hoist, look in the operator’s manual.

1. Always check there’s nothing in the path of the hoist.

2. Turn the main ON/OFF power switch to ON.

2. Check the hoist

4. Move the load

3. Plan the move

2. Check the hoist

1. Prepare for hazards

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Hoist controlsHoist controls

Get to know the position and use of all controls on the personnel and materials hoist. These include:

Emergency stop button

Limit switches

Up, down and stop next landing push-buttons

Joystick

2. Check the hoist

4. Move the load

3. Plan the move

2. Check the hoist

1. Prepare for hazards

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Check the safe working load (SWL)Check the safe working load (SWL)

Hoists can lift anything from 1000 kg to 3.9 tonnes. Before you move a load find out its weight and size. Check the safe working load (SWL) on the hoist’s data plate to make sure your hoist can lift the load. New hoists have an overload system set to the SWL of the hoist.

Important: if you use loading equipment (for

example, a forklift or electric pallet trolley), make sure it does

not exceed the SWL of the hoist. If the equipment is very heavy, there

is a risk of extreme overloading. You could cause the hoist to fail

or injure someone.

Important: if you use loading equipment (for

example, a forklift or electric pallet trolley), make sure it does

not exceed the SWL of the hoist. If the equipment is very heavy, there

is a risk of extreme overloading. You could cause the hoist to fail

or injure someone.

For example: if you get to 90 per cent of the SWL, a red light flashes. Once

you reach 100 per cent of the SWL or exceed it, the red light stays on and breaks the control and safety circuits. You can’t drive the hoist

until you reduce the weight.

For example: if you get to 90 per cent of the SWL, a red light flashes. Once

you reach 100 per cent of the SWL or exceed it, the red light stays on and breaks the control and safety circuits. You can’t drive the hoist

until you reduce the weight.3. Plan the move

4. Move the load

3. Plan the move

2. Check the hoist

1. Prepare for hazards

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LightsLightsHoists have a number of safety lights. For example:

Overload warning lightsThe overload warning lights tell you if you are under or over the hoist’s SWL. If the load is over 90% of the hoist’s SWL, the overload warning light will flash red. If the load weighs more than the SWL, the red light will stay on.

DO NOT use the hoist if the red light is on. If you

are under 90% of the SWL, all warning lights will be off. Try to keep the load under 90%.

DO NOT use the hoist if the red light is on. If you

are under 90% of the SWL, all warning lights will be off. Try to keep the load under 90%.

4. Move the load

4. Move the load

3. Plan the move

2. Check the hoist

1. Prepare for hazards

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Responding to unsafe situationsResponding to unsafe situationsThings can go wrong when you use a hoist. This could include:

• Failure or loss of control (for example, button or joystick failure)• Failure of equipment (for example, hydraulic system)• Bad weather (for example, wind, storms, lightning).

4. Move the load

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Rated load (kg) Safety signs Tools

Alarm, car and roof lights Brakes Safety devices

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