Use of lifting equipment
If a lifting equipment (crane, chain hoist ...) is used, obey these points:
- Wear a safety helmet according to EN 397.
- Obey local regulations for the use of the lifting equipment.
- The operator is responsible for the technically correct use of the lifting equipment.
- Lifting accessory
- Only use lifting accessories that function correctly.
- Do not overload the lifting accessory.
- Make sure that the lifting accessory is stable.
- Lifting slings
- Use only legally permitted lifting slings.
- Use lifting slings based on local conditions (weather, slinging point, load ...).
- Always attach the lifting slings to the slinging points.
- Lifting operation
- Do not jam the product when lifting and lowering.
- Do not overload the lifting accessory.
- If necessary (e.g., view blocked ...), help from a second person is a must.
- Do not stay below suspended loads. Do not move suspended loads over workplaces where persons are on-site.
- Stay away from the swivel area.
- If it is no longer safe to work because of the weather conditions, stop working immediately.