Toolbox talk, Equipment, about 8 minutes
Rigging and lifting basics
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Why this one
A suspended load can fall, swing or shift in a second, and the people underneath have no time. Most of the controls are simple: the right gear, a good inspection and a clear plan.
Say this
- 1.Only trained, qualified people rig loads and give signals. If you haven't been assigned this role, don't do it.
- 2.Know the weight of the load and the rated capacity of the gear. Don't guess. Check the tags and the lift plan.
- 3.Inspect slings, shackles, hooks and hardware before each use. Cuts, kinks, wear, broken wires or bent parts mean out of service.
- 4.Rig the load the way the plan and the gear's rating call for. The angle and the hitch change what the sling can carry.
- 5.Never stand under a suspended load. Keep a clear zone and tell people when it's up.
- 6.Use tag lines to control the load so no one has to put hands on it while it moves.
- 7.One person signals. Anyone can give a stop signal at any time.
Ask the crew
- – What lifts do we have today, and who's rigging and who's signaling?
- – How do we know the weight of what we're picking?
- – What would you do if you saw damaged gear being used for a lift?
Watch for today
- Slings with no tag, damage or wear, or hardware not rated for the load.
- Workers standing under or beside a suspended load.
- Multiple people giving signals to the operator.
Close with: Know the load, check the gear, stay clear, one signal.
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