SAFE WORK PROCEDURES

CHAIN BLOCKS AND HOISTS

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Chain blocks and hoists used in workplaces must conform to Australian Standard AS1418: Cranes, hoists and winches General requirements.
Slings, chains, hooks and fittings must be approved for lifting purposes and conform to the relevant specified Standard for the item.
Task sequence
Identified hazards in task
Key processes to be followed
Precautions / PPE required
1. Inspection chain hoists
Worn parts
Inspect all moving parts for evidence of wear, damage or distortion.
Do not use faulty equipment.
Inspect lift chain for deformity, nicks, chipped, cracked or damaged links.
Do not use if chain is faulty.
Ensure that lift chain seats correctly into the chain wheel, with no riding.
Chain which has been overloaded
Check operation of brake system or pawls to ensure correct operation.
or is worn will tend to ride over
Inspect hooks for wear or distortion, and check operation of safety latches.
the notches in the chain wheel.
Check all bolts, screws and rivets to ensure integrity of unit under load.
Refer worn equipment to supplier
Check operation of girder trolleys or monkeys for smooth running on beam.
for repair or replacement of parts.
2. Inspection electric
Electric leads and cables
Inspect leads and cables for damage, and that unit is within test period.
Do not use faulty or out of test
chain hoists
Controls
Check operation of controls to ensure that unit shuts off when pendant
equipment.
control button is released.
Ensure that cut out switch operates when hook is fully raised to hoist body.
Unplug machine before carrying out maintenance.
3. Inspection electric wire Worn or damaged wire rope Inspect wire rope for evidence of wear, broken wires, kinking or crushing,
Discard worn section of wire rope,
rope hoists
There must be no more than 10% of wires broken in length = 8 diameters.
or replace with similar new rope.
4. Operation and use
Overloading
Never attempt to lift a load greater than the rated WLL of the block or hoist. Always assess load before lifting.
Pulling with a block or hoist should be avoided due to problems of chains
Use puller or winch to move loads
not running correctly and jamming.
horizontally.
Damage to hooks and chain
Do not back hook lift chain around a load always use appropriate slings.
Do not insert the hook into a part of a load which will not allow the safety
Use shackles, eyebolts or slings to
latch to close fully.
attach load to lift hook.
5. Safe operation
Handling of loads
Wear protective gloves when handling rough, sharp or hot objects.
Hand protection must be worn.
Slinging of loads
Select slings which will not damage or be damaged by the load being lifted.
Check WLL of sling to be used.
Observe sling load reduction factors when using more than one sling.
Refer to sling tables for safe load.
Ensure that slings cannot move or slip when load is lifted.
Falling objects
Use lift box or container to lift loose items (do not lift on pallet or plate).
Foot protection must be worn.
PRECAUTIONS: These precautions are to be observed,
and suitable safety and warning signs as indicated displayed
in areas where these procedures are carried out.

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