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4.0 Operation
4.1
Introduction
DO NOT WALK UNDER A SUSPENDED LOAD
HOIST OPERATORS SHALL BE REQUIRED TO READ THE OPERATION SECTION OF THIS MANUAL, THE
WARNINGS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL, INSTRUCTION AND WARNING LABELS ON THE HOIST OR
LIFTING SYSTEM, AND THE OPERATION SECTIONS OF ANSI/ASME B30.16 and ANSI/ASME B30.10. THE
OPERATOR SHALL ALSO BE REQUIRED TO BE FAMILIAR WITH THE HOIST AND HOIST CONTROLS
BEFORE BEING AUTHORIZED TO OPERATE THE HOIST OR LIFTING SYSTEM.
HOIST OPERATORS SHOULD BE TRAINED IN PROPER RIGGING PROCEDURES FOR THE ATTACHMENT
OF LOADS TO THE HOIST HOOK.
HOIST OPERATORS SHOULD BE TRAINED TO BE AWARE OF POTENTIAL MALFUNCTIONS OF THE
EQUIPMENT THAT REQUIRE ADJUSTMENT OR REPAIR, AND TO BE INSTRUCTED TO STOP OPERATION
IF SUCH MALFUNCTIONS OCCUR, AND TO IMMEDIATELY ADVISE THEIR SUPERVISOR SO CORRECTIVE
ACTION CAN BE TAKEN.
HOIST OPERATORS SHOULD HAVE NORMAL DEPTH PERCEPTION, FIELD OF VISION, REACTION TIME,
MANUAL DEXTERITY, AND COORDINATION.
HOIST OPERATORS SHOULD NOT HAVE A HISTORY OF OR BE PRONE TO SEIZURES, LOSS OF
PHYSICAL CONTROL, PHYSICAL DEFECTS, OR EMOTIONAL INSTABILITY THAT COULD RESULT IN
ACTIONS OF THE OPERATOR BEING A HAZARD TO THE OPERATOR OR TO OTHERS.
HOIST OPERATORS SHOULD NOT OPERATE A HOIST OR LIFTING SYSTEM WHEN UNDER THE
INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL, DRUGS, OR MEDICATION.
OVERHEAD HOISTS ARE INTENDED ONLY FOR VERTICAL LIFTING SERVICE OF FREELY SUSPENDED
UNGUIDED LOADS. DO NOT USE HOIST FOR LOADS THAT ARE NOT LIFTED VERTICALLY, LOADS THAT
ARE NOT FREELY SUSPENDED, OR LOADS THAT ARE GUIDED.
• Read ANSI/ASME B30.16 and ANSI/ASME B30.10.
• Read the hoist manufacturer’s Operating and Maintenance Instructions.
• Read all labels attached to equipment.
The operation of an overhead hoist involves more than activating the hoist’s controls. Per the ANSI/ASME B30
standards, the use of an overhead hoist is subject to certain hazards that cannot be mitigated by engineered features,
but only by the exercise of intelligence, care, common sense, and experience in anticipating the effects and results of
activating the hoist’s controls. Use this guidance in conjunction with other warnings, cautions, and notices in this manual
to govern the operation and use of your overhead hoist.