Safety Induction to the Lift & Escalator Industry Part 4b – Mechanical Handling Part 4b – Mechanical Handling

Contents 2 Part 1 – Working in the Industry Part 2 – Personal Safety & Health Part 3 – Tools & Equipment Part 4a – Manual Handling Part 4b – Mechanical Handling Part 5 – Working Places and Safe Access Part 6a – Working Safely - General Part 6b – Working Safely - Specific Areas Part 6c – Working Safely - Other situations Part 7 – First Aid Part 8 – Environmental Protection Part 9 – Legal Obligations Part 10 – Accident Reporting and Recording

Mechanical Handling Using Lifting Equipment Typical lifting equipment to be found in the lift industry includes: Chain blocks (either manual or power operated) Pull lifts (ratchet lever hoists/chain lever hoists) Part 4b - Mechanical Handling 3

These are typically used with the following accessories: Slings Eye bolts Shackles Spreader Beams You should only attempt to use lifting equipment if you are either fully trained or being supervised by someone who is Part 4b - Mechanical Handling 4

Mechanical Handling General Requirements Clear the area of obstacles Only people involved in the lift in the lifting area. Only equipment owned or hired by your company to be used All equipment must have a current inspection certificate and marked with SWL Where slings pass around sharp edges use padding to prevent damage Part 4b - Mechanical Handling 5

Mechanical Handling General Requirements Start by taking up the slack in the chain ensuring no hands or fingers are between the load and the sling or chain. Check the operation of the lifting equipment by raising the load 300mm then lowering the load back to the ground. Do not allow any person to be in a position where they may be struck or trapped should a load shift or fall whilst being lifted Part 4b - Mechanical Handling 6

Mechanical Handling General Requirements Only people trained and familiar with its operation to use the equipment Where eye bolts are used, prevent the load from rotating to avoid unscrewing the eyebolt. Nobody to stand under a suspended load. Never ride on a suspended load unless it has an effective safety gear or device fitted Part 4b - Mechanical Handling 7

Chain Blocks/Pull Lifts Marked with SWL and never overloaded Designed to be operated by one person; if 2 people needed they are being overloaded If 2 chain blocks used to lift, load must be under SWL of each block. There must be a documented lifting plan Thorough Examination (TE) All lifting equipment to have TE by a competent person every 6 months EXCEPT if it is used exclusively for lifting goods then 12 months Lifting accessories to have TE every 6 months Part 4b - Mechanical Handling 8

User checks Lifting equipment should be checked for damage by the user prior to use The illustrations following show areas of lifting equipment and accessories which should be checked and the possible defects which may be found Defects If you identify any defects in any piece of lifting equipment it must not be used and must be labelled defective Your supervisor must be informed and the equipment returned for repair or disposal Part 4b - Mechanical Handling 9

10 Hand Chain Block Diagrams Copyright © LEEA 2011 Used by permission

Part 4b - Mechanical Handling 11 Chain Lever Hoist Diagrams Copyright © LEEA 2011 Used by permission

Part 4b - Mechanical Handling 12 Diagrams Copyright © LEEA 2011 Used by permission Power Operated Chain Block Plus PATest and pre-use checks of the lead, casing and plug

Part 4b - Mechanical Handling 13 Eyebolts Diagrams Copyright © LEEA 2011 Used by permission Dynamo Eyebolt Not to be used with inclined ropes, chains or slings Collar Eyebolt

Part 4b - Mechanical Handling 14 Eyebolts and Shackles Diagrams Copyright © LEEA 2011 Used by permission Eyebolt with Link Shackles

Part 4b - Mechanical Handling 15 Slings Diagrams Copyright © LEEA 2011 Used by permission Wire Rope Sling Woven Webbing Sling

Part 4b - Mechanical Handling 16 Diagrams Copyright © LEEA 2011 Used by permission Slings and Spreader Beams Round Sling Lifting Beam and Spreader

Lifting Beams Usually built in at a client's premises They should have a valid certificate of Thorough Examination Must not be used unless they are clearly marked with SWL Must be free from other defects such as heavy corrosion, in loose or cracked brickwork, bent, distorted or any other defect leading you to doubt the integrity of the beam. In these circumstances the beam must be retested before it can be used Part 4b - Mechanical Handling 17

Thank you for Attending Any Questions? Part 4b - Mechanical Handling 18