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Applying the Load
1. Do not wrap the hoist rope or chain around the load.
2. Attach the load to the load hook securely by properly rated, suitable means, such as chains, shackles,
hooks, lifting slings, etc. Load must be attached to prevent accidental disconnection.
3. Properly seat the sling or other device in the base (bowl or saddle) of the hook (see the left side diagram on
Figure D). Do not allow the hook hitch to support any part of the load.
4. Do not apply the load to the point of the hook (shown in Figure D on the right side diagram).
5. Before moving the load, make sure chains or wire rope are not kinked or twisted or that multiple part chains
or ropes are not twisted around each other.
6. Do not operate the hoist unless rope or chain is seated properly on the drum, sheaves, or sprockets.
7. Do not operate the hoist unless the hoist unit is centered over the load.
8. Do not pick up a load in excess of the rated load appearing on the hoist or load block, except during
properly authorized tests.
9. Do not use a hoist overload limiting device to measure the maximum load to be lifted.
10. Give specific attention to load balancing and hitching or slinging to prevent load slipping.
Moving the Load
1. Do not engage in any activity which will divert the operator's attention while operating the hoist.
2. Respond to signals from a designated person only. However, always obey a stop signal, no matter who
gives it.
3. Do not lift or lower a load with the hoist until the operator and all other personnel are clear of the load.
4. Make sure the load and hoist will clear all obstacles before moving or rotating the load.
5. Do not lift a load more than a few inches until it is well balanced in the sling or lifting device.
6. Each time a load approaching rated capacity is handled, check hoist brake action by lifting the load just
clear of supports and continuing only after verifying that the brake system is operating properly.
7. WARNING! Do not carry any load over any person.
8. WARNING! Do not carry personnel on the hook or the load.
9. Avoid swinging the load or load hook when traveling the hoist.
10. On trolley mounted hoists, avoid contact between trolleys and between trolleys and stops.
11. Do not use the upper (or lower, if provided) limit devices as a normal means of stopping the hoist. These
are emergency devices only.
Locking (Parking) the Load
1. Do not leave a suspended load unattended unless specific precautions have been instituted and are in
place.
2. Position the load block above head level for storage when the hoist is not in use.
3. Exercise care when removing a sling from under a landed and blocked load.
Figure D:— Correct and incorrect
load hook attachment
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