Materials Handling and Hoisting
Safe Work Practices
- Ensure aisles and passageways are kept clear and in good repair.
- Storage should be kept stable and secure against sliding or collapse.
- Clearance signs should be posted.
Safe Work Practices
- Provide training to employees on use of hoists.
- Comply with manufacturer specifications and limitations.
- Ensure rated load capacities are posted along with hazard warnings and instructions.
- Inspect and remove damaged hoisting ropes.
- Post operating rules at hoist station.
- Do not allow employees to ride on material hoists.
- Ensure hoist way entrances are protected by gates and painted.
- Ensure hoists are inspected and maintained weekly.
Safe Work Practices
- Only allow proper use of slings.
- Inspect slings before and after use.
- Replace damaged or worn slings immediately.
- Do not allow employees to ride on slings or walk under loads.
- Ensure that slings are used according to manufacturer specifications (rated load).
