C7.2 Lifting eqpmt Flashcards
LOLER definition of lifting eqpmt
work eqpmt for lifting or lowering loads, inc attachments
types of crane
mobile - lift & slew
tower - construction
overhead - workshops, cab driven or pendant
types of lift & hoist
passenger lift patient hoist stair lift window cleaning cradle materials hoist - construction, mobile or fixed to building
crane hazards
overturn overload collision failure of load bearing part loss of load impaired vision
crane control measures
properly planned stable level ground crane SWL correct erect / dismantle enough space non essential person kept clear good weather structural checks preuse checks suitable lifting eqpmt load indicators load/radius indicators automatic SWL indicator hold to run controls safe access no passengers tested / examined lifting gear
gin wheel
pulley & rope
gin wheel hazards
loss of wheel from fixing point
loss of load
gin wheel controls
securely fixed
safety catch on hook
safe platform to detach load
hoist / lift hazards
overturn collapse strike person near / under platform mechanical failure load falls fail in high position persons stranded
hoist / lift controls
enclosed gates at landings SWL inspections correct selection, design, construction maintenance safety devices secondary holdback systems (rope failure)
scissor lift hazards
crush fall from platform - people, materials overload overturn sheer effect of closing mechanism
scissor lift controls
competent user
guard around scissor mechanism
persons kept clear
SSW if items dropped near scissor mechanism
vehicle inspection lift hazards
vehicle fall / roll due to incorrect positioning
crush
overturn
collapse
vehicle inspection lift controls
flat level ground vehicle positioned centrally secure vehicle wheels operate steadily check stability at low level stand clear
MEWP hazards
too close to overhead items, eg power cables head injury injury to protruding limbs falls from height collision with other vehicles
MEWP controls
competent user guard rails, toe boards harness firm level ground cordoned off work area tyres properly inflated well lit outriggers deployed