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5. HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION
5.1 HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING: - Before the use of this or any other lifting equipment all persons who install, operate
or maintain this equipment should read and fully understand this manual. If chain hoists or any
other lifting equipment presents the possibility of personal injury or damage to property, then it
should not be used.
- Ensure that the chain hoist is fully inspected before every use.
- Chain hoists are only to be operated by a trained operator.
- Do not exceed the maximum lifting capability of the chain hoist.
- Ensure that the fixing point is substantial enough to take the load which is intended to be
lifted.
- Ensure the chain hoist can swivel freely on this upper hook.
- Never allow the chain hoist housing to bear any support when lifting a load.
- Ensure the suspension hooks fits and sits freely within the support clamp.
- Ensure the chains are not twisted or obstructed to prevent free running of the chain.
- Never use undue effort to force the chain hoist to operate.
- Never allow oil or grease to come in contact with the brake.
- Never use the load chain as a sling.
- Never wrap the chain around the load which is to be lifted.
- Never leave the load suspended in the air unattended.
- Do not lower the hook to a point where the chain becomes taut between the lift wheel and the
loose end pin.
- THE CHAIN HOIST:
- Ensure the chain hoists is positioned directly over the load which is to be lifted, this will
prevent side lifting.
- While the load is lifted ensure no persons are under the load.
- Never use a chain hoists or any other overhead lifting equipment for lifting persons.
- Never use a chain hoist in wet, explosive or corrosive enviroments.
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