27.12 TRAINING
In addition to the training requirements specified in section 1.10 TRAINING of this code, operative training should take into account the manufacturer’s instructions and also pay particular attention to the following:
The limits of the applications for which the particular vacuum lifter has been specified or is otherwise suitable.
The controls, indicators and warning devices of the vacuum lifter.
The precautions to be taken to avoid risk to persons in the vicinity of the lifting operation.
The precautions to be taken when lifting the various types of load such as thin material, low density material and material with poor surface finish.
How to check that the load is securely held, balanced and not at risk of slipping, peeling or otherwise becoming detached.
The training should emphasize that vacuum lifters are for use in a limited number of applications and should not be regarded as “general purpose” equipment. For this reason training should cover the fundamentals of safe lifting, the use of vacuum lifters in general and the use of the particular vacuum lifter in the particular application. To do so, it may be necessary to enlist the services of the manufacturer or supplier of the vacuum lifter.