BLOG Guide to Slinging and Handling Operations POSTED BY CESARE ONAPRIL 3, 2017 During lifting operations it is always necessary to refer to some rules of behavior and load management, in order to guarantee maximum safety for workers at any time. 1. Checking the crane hook latch First of all, it is necessary to check that the safety device closes the opening of the hook. 2. Checking the harnesses Before carrying out the lifting operation, make sure that the chosen sling is suitable for the type of load to be lifted and that it is not worn or damaged. 3. Control of the material to be transported È altresì necessario, controllare il materiale da analizzare, assicurandosi che siano stoccati in modo corretto e che, non vi siano elementi pericolanti. 4. Scelta del punto di imbracatura e fissaggio Determinare esattamente in quale punto del carico è più agevole fissare l’imbracatura. Il materiale da sollevare infatti deve essere in posizione ben equilibrata. Tenere in considerazione il baricentro del carico e, applicare le catene o le cinghie da sollevamento, intorno al materiale da trasportare in modo da rendere impossibile qualsiasi spostamento del carico durante il sollevamento. 5. Posizione di lavoro dell’imbracatore The position of the harness is also essential to ensure maximum safety. Choose a safe working position that offers easy movement and the ability to dodge the load. It is also necessary to maintain visual contact with the crane operator, in order to minimize the risk of falling or crushing 6. Gesture signal slowly upwards Monitor the load lifting operation from close range and without being exposed to risk 7. Checking the suspended load When the load is slightly above the ground, check if the load is in balance and if the slinging points are stable, if you communicate to the crane operator the load on 8. Final stage Leave the crane's range of action. Never stand under the suspended load. News Search for: Recent articles Guide to Slinging and Handling Operations Lifting: Harness straps Wire Ropes for Lifting Ropes for Lifting: types and use New Jersey barrier Categories Construction (1) News (6) Products (8) Follow us FAIT Born from the merger of several companies specialized in the accident prevention, lifting, welding and tooling sectors, the company has established itself in the sector of industrial supplies for companies and businesses specialized in the construction of large works. SITE Registered office Via Vincenzo Monti, 8 20123 Milan (MI) Italy TOLL-FREE NUMBER: 800 628115 TEL: +39 0773 481666 FAX : + 39 0773480-276 shop@faitweb.it COMPANY INFORMATION Contact us and we will answer all your needs Monday-Friday: 8.00 / 13.00 14.00 / 17.00 Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed OUR PORTALS www.faitweb.it www.faitshop.it www.elettroutensili24.it www.saldatura24.it © All rights reserved - VAT / CF: 00922390893, RI SR: 83685 - CS: € 1,250,000.00 fully paid up