4 safety – R&M Materials Handling ELECTRIC CHAIN HOISTS LoadMate Chain Hoist LM 5 User Manual
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It must be recognized that this is a manual of recommendations for the Hoist Installation, Maintenance, and
Inspection personnel and its use is permissive not mandatory. It is the responsibility of the hoist owner to
make personnel aware of all federal, state, and local codes and regulations. The owner is responsible for
providing instruction and insuring that certain installation, maintenance, and inspection personnel are
properly trained.
1.4 Safety
Read and understand this manual before using the hoist.
Important issues to remember during installation, operation, maintenance, and inspection are provided at the
hoist control stations, at various locations on the hoist, in this manual, and in the
LoadMate® Electric Chain
Hoist Operator’s Manual.
These issues are indicated by DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION instructions
or placards that alert personnel to potential hazards, proper operation, load limitations, and more.
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DANGER:
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
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WARNING:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
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CAUTION:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
Taking precedence over any specific rule, however, is the most important rule of all:
“USE COMMON SENSE”
It is a responsibility of the hoist owner / user to establish programs to:
1. Train and designate hoist operators, and
2. Train and designate hoist inspectors / maintenance personnel.