Potential Hazard:
Failure of equipment, anchor points, or
supporting structures due to overloading, distortion, or misuse may cause
serious injuries.
Requirements and Example Solutions:
- Chain falls and pull-lifts capacity must be clearly marked. [1915.114(a)]
- Capacity must not be exceeded. [1915.114(a)]
- Chain falls and pull-lifts must be regularly inspected. [1915.114(b)]
- Straps, shackles, and the beam or overhead structure to which a
chain fall or pull-lift is secured must be of adequate strength to
support the weight of load and gear. [1915.114(c)]
- The upper hook must be moused
or otherwise secured. [1915.114(c)]
- Scaffolding must not be used as a point of attachment for lifting
devices unless specifically designed for that purpose. [1915.114(d)]
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Figure 1: Chain Falls attached to proper support structure.
Figure 2: Upper hook of a come-along, secured in place by safety latch on hook.
Figure 3: Improper practice: Load applied to the throat of the hook, safety latch defective. |
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