5.5.6 General
In addition to the above, consideration should also be given to the following when selecting lifting and pulling machines using a gripping action on the wire rope:
The documentation required by legislation. If this is not on record refer the machine and/or rope to a Competent Person for thorough examination.
Length of wire rope required.
Terminal fitting of rope, i.e. hook or shackle.
Storage of the slack rope.
Degree of portability required.
In the case of hydraulically operated machines, the availability of suitable power source to the hydraulic motor.
Hooks and other similar devices provided for lifting should be of a type that reduces the risk of the load becoming displaced from the hook or other devices. This requirement can be met by the use of hooks with safety catches or by the use of ‘C’ hooks.