Silverline Lever Hoist - Manual (Page 6)

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During a lift
• The operator should have constant eye contact with the load. If it is
impractical for the operator to have constant eye contact, then the
danger area should be sealed off, and additional persons with full view of
the operating area must be used to relay instructions to the operator
• Lifting equipment must only be operated by persons who are clearly
familiar with the operating instructions
• Do not change from lifting to lowering rapidly. Allow the load to come to a
complete stop before changing direction
• If the lifting equipment is unable to raise a load, stop immediately. The lift
load capacity has been exceeded
• When lowering a load, make allowance for the fact that a load will usually
run on for a few centimetres after the mechanism has been stopped
• Lifting equipment must never be used for any purpose other than vertical
lifts
• Do not lift an object to a greater height than is absolutely necessary
• Never leave the load suspended in the air unattended
• If you are in any way unsure about the safe method of using this
equipment, do not use
Lifting Tool Safety
Inspect the equipment
• Before use, always check the condition of the equipment, paying
particular attention to cables, locking mechanisms, and hydraulic fittings.
Cables should be free from kinks and should not show any evidence of
fraying or cutting. Locking mechanisms should work freely and should
be clean of excessive dirt or grease. Hydraulic fittings should be in good
condition and free from leaks
• Any additional supports should be capable of taking the full weight of the
object to be lifted, along with some additional capacity as a precautionary
measure
• All safety devices (including automatic) should be tested before use
• Check that the hooks are sound. If a hook has more than a 10° twist out
of true, or has an excessive throat opening, it should be replaced
• Check all hook safety latches are not damaged or bent and completely
seal the hook openings
• If any part of the lifting equipment is found to be damaged or worn,
it must be repaired with genuine replacement parts at an authorised
service centre before the equipment is used
• Lifting equipment should be inspected by a qualified person at least once
each year and the results of the inspection recorded in an inspection
book for future reference
• Never allow oil or grease to come into contact with the brake
• Do not modify any lifting equipment. Any attempt to tamper with this
equipment will invalidate its guarantee and could result in serious injury
to yourself or others around you
Locating the lever hoist
• Locate the lever hoist in a suitable, well-lit work area
• Keep work area clean and tidy and free from unrelated materials
• Never use a lever hoist in wet, explosive or corrosive environments
Attaching a load
• Any load must only be attached / supported by the proper lifting points
• Winches/jacks should not be used in conjunction with any other lifting
devices
• The load must always be free to lift. If the load is caught, or restricted
during lifting, overloading of the lifting equipment will result
• Before attaching a load, ensure that it is stable, and will remain stable
throughout the lifting process
• Never wrap the chain around a load, or use the load chain as a sling
Danger area
• Whenever an object is being lifted, the areas directly below and around
the area should be considered highly dangerous. Do not reach into, or
enter, this area until the object is supported
• Lifting equipment must be operated from a position where the operator is
not at risk from a falling load (i.e. outside of the danger area)
• Protective headgear (e.g. hardhat) and protective footwear, should be
worn by the operator, and any person near to the danger area
• Never use a lever hoist or any other overhead lifting equipment for lifting
persons