Cranes are machines for lifting and lowering materials, and moving the materials horizontally

Hoists are machines that can be part of a crane or it can be installed individually. Hoists are designed to lift and lower materials vertically

• There is a great family behind every person; therefore, only trained-staff are allowed to operate cranes/hoists
• To create a friendly work environment, kindly share your knowledge with your staff to understand instructions manual for operations safety, before use

Pre-use inspection

1. Visually check all components for damage and wear

2. Check hydraulic- and air-systems for leaks

3. Check hooks and tabs (latches)

4. Check hoist chains and wire-ropes

5. Operate all controls to ensure proper operation with no loads

6. Check operation of the upper-limit-switch with an empty hook at low speed (beginning of the shift). If there is damaged or defective, kindly contact FiTOP's regional distributors for help

Starting with FiTOP's operations manual is a critical part of your workplace safety: kindly ensure that you have sufficient instructions or supervision

Materials must always be centred on the crane at (or near) its balance point. Plan your route so material is never moved over or close to people or where the material might strike another object in the work environment. NEVER LIFT MATERIAL OVER PEOPLE'S HEAD

Work with care

1. Starting the job: alert your co-workers verbally (or by using crane warning devices). Check the weight of the material and be sure that it is within its maximum lifting capacity of the crane/hoist

2. During the lift: Never place any body part under the suspended load; stay back from the potential drop-zone of the suspended material; Never wrap the lifting rope/chain around material: use a sling or other device to attach the material to the crane/hoist. Do not twist the lifting rope/chain, or slings and rigging devices

3. During the lift: Do not jerk the material: use slow and steady movements when operating equipment. Never make lateral lifts or side pulls: the material should be directly below the lifting block of the crane/hoist. If the load starts to fall: warn your co-workers in the area and get away. NEVER ATTEMPT TO CATCH OR STOP A LOAD THAT IS FALLING FROM A CRANE OR HOIST

4. Finishing the job: Do not leave materials suspended on a crane/hoist. Kindly raise and/or store the lift hook and block where it is not a hazard for others walking through the area

Conclusion

When using cranes/hoists, operator is responsible for her/his safety and for the safety of all co-workers in the area. To keep the job safe, please keep your operations manual at an area where you perform duties and the rules must be followed from inspection through the end of the job since there is a great family behind every person

Thank you for paying attention!