COPSULE Edition 10
Code of Practice for the Safe Use of Lifting Equipment
INTRODUCTION
FOREWORD TO THE TENTH EDITION
Section 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
1.1 FOREWORD
1.2 SCOPE
1.3 DEFINITIONS
1.3.1 Competent Person
1.3.2 Factor of Safety (FOS)
1.3.3 Inspection
1.3.3.1 Pre-use inspection
1.3.3.2 Interim Inspection
1.3.3.3 Thorough examination
1.3.4 Lifting Accessory (rigging equipment / lifting gear / lifting tackle)
1.3.5 Lifting Appliance (Lifting Device)
1.3.6 Lifting Equipment
1.3.7 Manufacturer
1.3.8 Manufacturer’s Certificate or Statement of Conformity
1.3.9 EC or UK Declaration of Conformity
1.3.10 Minimum Breaking (or Failure) Load
1.3.11 Multipurpose Equipment
1.3.12 Operative
1.3.13 Rated Capacity
1.3.14 Proof or Test Load
1.3.15 Report of a Thorough Examination
1.3.16 Safe (Specific application) Working Load (SWL)
1.3.17 Single Purpose Equipment
1.3.18 Report of Test
1.3.19 Verification
1.3.20 Working Load Limit (WLL)
1.4 GENERAL LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
1.4.1 General
1.5 PRINCIPLES FOR THE SELECTION OF LIFTING EQUIPMENT
1.5.1 Verification
1.5.2 Factor of safety (FOS)
1.5.3 Standards
1.5.4 Intended use
1.5.5 Compatibility
1.6 INFORMATION WHICH SHOULD BE EXCHANGED BETWEEN THE USER AND THE DESIGNER OR SUPPLIER
1.7 MARKING, STORAGE AND HANDLING
1.7.1 Marking
1.7.1.1 Verified Marking Requirements
1.7.1.2 Marking Methods and Placement
1.7.1.3 Control of Illegible or Missing Markings
1.7.1.4 Marking of Changeable Information
1.7.1.5 SWL Marking: Metric and Imperial Units
1.7.1.6 Grade Marking
1.7.2 Storage and Handling
1.7.2.1 Importance of Safe Storage
1.7.2.2 Guidelines for Safe Storage
1.7.2.3 Secure Controlled Storage Area
1.7.2.4 Suitable Storage Equipment
1.8 INSPECTION
1.8.1 Requirements for Interim and Pre-Use Inspection
1.8.2 Competency and Control of Interim Inspections
1.8.3 Statutory Thorough Examinations and Maintenance
1.8.4 Repairs with Certified Parts and Record Keeping
1.8.5 Repairs with Uncertified Parts and Record Keeping
1.8.6 Issuing Reports of Thorough Examination and Record Keeping
1.9 SAFE USE OF LIFTING EQUIPMENT
1.9.1 General Procedure
1.9.2 Other Requirements
1.10 TRAINING
1.10.1 Operative Training
1.10.2 Lifting Operation Supervisor
1.A2 APPENDIX 2 - LOAD ESTIMATION - WEIGHT AND CENTRE OF GRAVITY
1.A2.1 FOREWORD
1.A2.2 WEIGHT
1.A2.3 VOLUMES OF COMMON SHAPES
1.A2.3.1 Value of π
1.A2.3.2 Weight Conversion
1.A2.3.3 Force Conversion
1.A2.4 CENTRE OF GRAVITY (C of G)
1.A3 APPENDIX 3 - LOAD SECURITY - BALANCE AND STABILITY
1.A3.1 FOREWORD
1.A3.2 BALANCE
1.A3.3 STABILITY
1.A3.4 SLING EQUALIZERS
1.A4 APPENDIX 4 - STRUCTURES
1.A4.1 FOREWORD
1.A4.2 DEDICATED SUPPORTING STRUCTURES
1.A4.3 OTHER LIFTING POINTS
1.A4.4 MARKING
1.A4.5 USE OF ROPE BLOCKS WITH SUPPORTING STRUCTURES
1.A5 APPENDIX 5 - PRINCIPLES FOR THE SELECTION AND USE OF MULTIPURPOSE SLINGS
1.A5.1 FOREWORD
1.A5.2 SCOPE
1.A5.3 DEFINITIONS
1.A5.4 PRINCIPLES FOR THE SELECTION OF SLINGS
1.A5.4.1 Sling Types
1.A5.4.1.1 Chain
1.A5.4.1.2 Wire rope
1.A5.4.1.3 Fibre ropes
1.A5.4.1.4 Webbing
1.A5.4.1.5 Roundslings
1.A5.4.2 Sling Configurations
1.A5.4.2.1 Single leg sling
1.A5.4.2.2 Two leg sling
1.A5.4.2.3 Three leg sling
1.A5.4.2.4 Four leg sling
1.A5.4.2.5 Endless sling
1.A5.4.3 Methods of Rating Lifting Slings
1.A5.4.3.1 Multi-Leg Slings: Load Angles and Rating Methods
1.A5.4.3.2 Uniform Load Method
1.A5.4.3.3 Trigonometric Method
1.A5.4.3.4 Advantages of the Uniform Load Method
1.A5.4.3.5 Recommendation of the Uniform Load Method
1.A5.4.3.6 Use of Consistent Rating Methods
1.A5.4.3.7 Re-Marking and Training for Rating Methods
1.A5.4.4 Sling Terminations
1.A5.4.5 Factors Influencing Choice Of Sling
1.A5.4.5.1 The nature of the load
1.A5.4.5.2 The environment in which the sling operates
1.A5.4.5.3 Handling of the sling
1.A5.4.5.4 Durability
1.A5.4.5.5 Extension (stretch)
1.A5.5 SAFE USE OF SLINGS
1.A5.5.1 Basic Principles
1.A5.5.2 Rating Assumptions
1.A5.5.3 Sling Geometry
1.A5.5.3.1 General
1.A5.5.3.2 Two leg slings
1.A5.5.3.3 Three and four leg slings
1.A5.5.3.4 Multi-leg Slings with Less Than the Full Number of Legs in Use
1.A5.5.4 Methods of Slinging
1.A5.5.4.1 Straight leg slings
1.A5.5.4.2 Choke hitch
1.A5.5.4.3 Double wrap choke hitch
1.A5.5.4.4 Basket hitch
1.A5.5.4.5 Double wrap basket hitch
1.A5.5.4.6 Double choke hitch
1.A5.5.4.7 Endless slings
1.A5.5.5 Some Essential Precautions
1.A5.5.5.1 Before lifting the load
1.A5.5.5.2 When fitting the sling to the load
1.A5.5.5.3 On raising or lowering the load
1.A5.5.5.4 Suspended Load Manipulation
1.A5.5.6 Protection
1.A5.5.7 Control of Lifting Equipment, Storage, Handling and Inspection
1.A5.5.8 Training
1.A6 APPENDIX 6 - PRINCIPLES FOR THE SELECTION AND USE OF LIFTING APPLIANCES
1.A6.1 FOREWORD
1.A6.2 SCOPE
1.A6.3 DEFINITIONS
1.A6.3.1 Jacking
1.A6.3.2 Lifting
1.A6.3.3 Lifting Appliance
1.A6.3.4 Lifting Application
1.A6.3.5 Lifting Mechanism
1.A6.3.6 Pulling Application
1.A6.3.7 Structure
1.A6.4 PRINCIPLES FOR THE SELECTION OF LIFTING APPLIANCES
1.A6.4.1 Assessing the Operation
1.A6.4.2 Types of Lifting Appliance
1.A6.4.3 Pulley blocks
1.A6.4.3.1 Hand operated chain hoists
1.A6.4.3.2 Hand operated chain lever hoists
1.A6.4.3.3 Lifting and pulling machines using a gripping action on the wire rope
1.A6.4.3.4 Power operated hoists
1.A6.4.3.5 Winches
1.A6.4.3.6 Travelling girder trolleys
1.A6.4.3.7 Jacks
1.A6.4.4 Suspension Points and Structures
1.A6.4.4.1 Tripods and shearlegs
1.A6.4.4.2 Runways
1.A6.4.4.3 Mobile Supporting Structures
1.A6.4.4.4 Bridge and gantry cranes
1.A6.4.4.5 Slewing jib cranes
1.A6.4.5 Methods of Operation
1.A6.4.5.1 Push/pull operation
1.A6.4.5.2 Reciprocating lever operation
1.A6.4.5.3 Hand chain operation
1.A6.4.5.4 Rotating handle or hand-wheel
1.A6.4.5.5 Electric power operation
1.A6.4.5.6 Pneumatic power operation
1.A6.4.5.7 Hydraulic power operation
1.A6.4.5.8 Petrol/diesel power operation
1.A6.4.6 Electricity, its Supply Feed Systems and Controls
1.A6.4.6.1 Power Feed Systems
1.A6.4.6.2 Bare wire conductors
1.A6.4.6.3 Coiled cable
1.A6.4.6.4 Festooned cable
1.A6.4.6.5 Cable reeling drum
1.A6.4.6.6 Enclosed conductors
1.A6.4.6.7 Energy Chain Cable Carrier Systems
1.A6.4.6.8 Trailing cables
1.A6.4.6.9 Types of control for electric power operated appliances
1.A6.4.7 Compressed Air, its Supply Feed Systems and Controls
1.A6.4.7.1 Air feed systems
1.A6.4.7.2 Coiled hose
1.A6.4.7.3 Festooned hose
1.A6.4.7.4 Hose reeling drum
1.A6.4.7.5 Rigid tubing
1.A6.4.7.6 Types of control for pneumatic power operated appliances
1.A6.4.8 Lifting Media
1.A6.4.8.1 Fibre rope
1.A6.4.8.2 Short link chain
1.A6.4.8.3 Roller chain
1.A6.4.8.4 Wire rope
1.A6.4.8.5 Flat woven webbing
1.A6.4.8.6 Safety Devices
1.A6.4.8.6.1 Motion limits
1.A6.4.8.6.2 Anti-collision and approach limiting devices
1.A6.4.8.6.3 Overload protection
1.A6.4.8.6.4 Warning devices
1.A6.5 SAFE USE OF LIFTING APPLIANCES
1.A6.5.1 Installation/Erection of the Equipment
1.A6.5.1.1 Connecting the electrical power supply
1.A6.5.1.2 Connecting the compressed air supply
1.A6.5.2 Maintenance
1.A6.5.2.1 Maintenance of electric power feed systems
1.A6.5.2.2 Maintenance of air feed systems
1.A6.5.2.3 Some Essential Precautions When Using Lifting Appliances
1.A6.5.3 Basic Procedure for Lifting, Moving and Landing a Suspended Load
1.A6.5.4 Storage and Handling
1.A6.5.5 Training
1.A7 APPENDIX 1.7 - PLANNING THE LIFTING OPERATION
1.A7.1 FOREWORD
1.A7.2 SCOPE
1.A7.3 DEFINITIONS
1.A7.3.1 Basic Lifting Operation
1.A7.3.2 Intermediate Lifting Operation
1.A7.3.3 Complex Lifting Operation
1.A7.4 GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS IN ANY LIFTING OPERATION
1.A7.5 PLANNING AND SUPERVISING THE LIFTING OPERATION
1.A7.5.1 Planning Basic Repetitive Lifting Operations
1.A7.5.2 Planning Routine Lifting Operations
1.A7.5.3 Planning Complex Lifting Operations
1.A7.5.4 Supervision and Monitoring of Lifting Operations
1.A7.6 INFORMATION REQUIRED TO PLAN A LIFTING OPERATION
1.A7.6.1 The Load
1.A7.6.2 The Task to be Performed
1.A7.6.3 The Lifting Equipment
1.A7.6.4 The Site
1.A7.7 PLANNING THE PROCEDURE
1.A7.7.1 Cooperation and Communication With Others
1.A7.7.2 Selection and Installation of the Lifting Equipment
1.A7.7.3 Selection of Lifting Accessories
1.A7.7.4 Checking the Lifting Accessory is Fit to Use
1.A7.7.5 Assembly of the Slinging Arrangement
1.A7.7.6 Making a Trial Lift
1.A7.7.7 Lifting and Travelling the Load
1.A7.7.8 Making a Trial Landing
1.A7.7.9 Clearing Up
Section 2 – ELECTRIC BRIDGE AND GANTRY CRANES
2.1 FOREWORD
2.2 SCOPE
2.3 DEFINITIONS
2.3.1 Signaller
2.3.2 Crab
2.3.3 Crane Bridge
2.3.4 Crane Supporting Structure
2.3.5 Crane Tracks
2.3.6 Cross Travel
2.3.7 End Carriage
2.3.8 Floor to rail dimension
2.3.9 Headroom
2.3.10 Hoist Unit
2.3.11 Long Travel
2.3.12 Side clearance
2.3.13 Slinger
2.3.14 Span
2.4 TYPES OF ELECTRIC BRIDGE AND GANTRY CRANES AND CONTROLS
2.4.1 Types of Electric Bridge and Gantry Cranes
2.4.1.1 Top Running Bridge Crane
2.4.1.2 Under-slung Bridge Crane
2.4.1.3 Portal Bridge Crane
2.4.1.4 Under-slung Bridge Crane
2.4.2 Types of Electric Bridge and Gantry Cranes Controls
2.4.2.1 Cab Control
2.4.2.2 Pendant Control
2.4.2.3 Remote Control (Cable-less Controller)
2.4.3 Types of crane control systems
2.4.4 Types of Power Supply
2.5 PRINCIPLES FOR THE SELECTION OF BRIDGE AND GANTRY CRANES
2.5.1 Selecting the Type of Crane
2.5.1.1 An indoor crane for a new building
2.5.1.2 An indoor crane for an existing building
2.5.1.3 An outdoor crane alongside a new or existing building
2.5.1.4 An outdoor crane in an open area
2.5.2 Applications
2.5.3 Multi Lifting
2.5.4 Multi-hoist cranes
2.5.5 Other Features
2.5.5.1 Overload
2.5.5.2 Travel Brakes
2.5.5.3 Motion Limits
2.5.5.4 Isolator Switch
2.5.5.5 Emergency Stop
2.6 INFORMATION TO BE EXCHANGED BETWEEN THE USER AND THE DESIGNER OR SUPPLIER
2.7 LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
2.7.1 Supply
2.7.2 Installation
2.7.3 In Service
2.7.4 Repair
2.8 INSTALLATION AND COMMISIONING
2.8.1 Crane supporting structures and Tracks
2.8.2 Cranes
2.9 MARKING, STORAGE AND HANDLING
2.9.1 Marking
2.9.2 Storage and handling
2.10 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
2.10.1 Pre-use Inspection
2.10.2 Interim Inspection
2.10.3 Maintenance
2.10.4 Thorough examination
2.11 SAFE USE OF ELECTRIC BRIDGE AND GANTRY CRANES
2.12 TRAINING
Section 3 - HAND OPERATED CHAIN HOISTS
3.1 FOREWORD
3.2 SCOPE
3.3 DEFINITIONS
3.3.1 Suspension Level
3.3.2 Drawn up Dimension
3.3.3 Range of Lift
3.3.4 Extended Dimension
3.3.5 Operating Level
3.3.6 Effort
3.4 TYPES OF HAND OPERATED CHAIN HOIST
3.4.1 Method of Attachment
3.4.2 Number of Falls of Chain
3.4.3 Grade of Components
3.4.4 Class of Use
3.4.5 Slack Chain Collection
3.5 PRINCIPLES FOR THE SELECTION OF HAND OPERATED CHAIN HOISTS
3.5.1 Application of Machines
3.5.2 Brake Mechanism
3.5.3 Slack Chain Anchorage
3.5.4 Load Chain Collecting Box
3.5.5 General
3.6 INFORMATION WHICH SHOULD BE EXCHANGED BETWEEN THE USER AND THE DESIGNER OR SUPPLIER
3.7 LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
3.8 INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING
3.8.1 Erection of the Equipment
3.8.2 Installation Pre-use Inspection/Thorough Examination
3.9 MARKING, STORAGE AND HANDLING
3.9.1 Marking
3.9.2 Storage and Handling
3.10 IN-SERVICE INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
3.10.1 Pre-use Inspection
3.10.2 Interim Inspection
3.10.3 Maintenance
3.10.4 Thorough examination
3.11 SAFE USE OF HAND OPERATED CHAIN HOISTS
3.12 TRAINING
Section 4 - HAND OPERATED CHAIN LEVER HOISTS
4.1 FOREWORD
4.2 SCOPE
4.3 DEFINITIONS
4.3.1 Drawn Up Dimension
4.3.2 Range of Lift
4.3.3 Extended Dimension
4.3.4 Effort
4.4 TYPES OF HAND OPERATED CHAIN LEVER HOISTS
4.4.1 Type of Chain
4.4.2 Material of Manufacture
4.4.3 Number of falls
4.5 PRINCIPLES FOR SELECTION OF CHAIN LEVER HOISTS
4.5.1 Application of Machines
4.5.2 SWL
4.5.3 Brake Mechanism
4.5.4 Type of Chain
4.5.5 Material of Manufacture
4.5.6 General
4.6 INFORMATION WHICH SHOULD BE EXCHANGED BETWEEN THE USER AND THE DESIGNER OR SUPPLIER
4.7 LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
4.8 INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING
4.8.1 The Erection of the Equipment
4.8.2 Installation Pre-use Inspection/Thorough Examination
4.9 MARKING, STORAGE AND HANDLING
4.9.1 Marking
4.9.2 Storage and Handling
4.10 IN-SERVICE INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
4.10.1 Pre-Use Inspection
4.10.2 Interim Inspection
4.10.3 Maintenance
4.10.4 Thorough examination
4.11 SAFE USE OF HAND OPERATED CHAIN LEVER HOISTS
4.12 TRAINING
Section 5 - LIFTING AND PULLING MACHINES USING A GRIPPING ACTION ON THE WIRE ROPE
5.1 FOREWORD
5.2 SCOPE
5.3 DEFINITIONS
5.3.1 Lifting Application
5.3.2 Pulling Application
5.4 TYPES OF LIFTING AND PULLING MACHINE
5.4.1 Manually Operated Machines
5.4.2 Hydraulically Operated Machines
5.5 PRINCIPLES FOR THE SELECTION OF LIFTING AND PULLING MACHINES
5.5.1 Application of Machines
5.5.2 SWL
5.5.3 Rope Construction
5.5.4 People carrying Applications - Special Requirements
5.5.5 Material of Manufacture
5.5.6 General
5.6 INFORMATION WHICH SHOULD BE EXCHANGED BETWEEN THE USER AND THE DESIGNER OR SUPPLIER
5.7 LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
5.7.1 Statutory Thorough Examination
5.7.2 Thorough Examination following Installation
5.7.3 Post Repair Verification and Record Keeping
5.7.4 Instructions for Use
5.8 INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING
5.8.1 Erection of the Equipment
5.8.2 Installation Pre-use Inspection/Thorough Examination
5.9 MARKING, STORAGE AND HANDLING
5.9.1 Marking
5.9.2 Storage and Handling
5.10 IN-SERVICE INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
5.10.1 Pre-use Inspection
5.10.2 Additional checks for hydraulic machines
5.10.3 Interim Inspection
5.10.4 Maintenance
5.10.5 Thorough examination
5.11 SAFE USE OF LIFTING AND PULLING MACHINES
5.12 TRAINING
Section 6 - POWER OPERATED HOISTS
6.1 FOREWORD
6.2 SCOPE
6.3 DEFINITIONS
6.3.1 Power Operated Hoist
6.3.2 Suspended Hoist
6.3.3 Combined Hoist
6.3.4 Fixed Suspension Hoist
6.3.5 Foot Mounted Hoist
6.3.6 Support Level
6.3.7 Extended Dimension
6.3.8 Drawn up Dimension
6.3.9 Range of Lift
6.3.10 Operating Level(s)
6.3.11 Control Level
6.3.12 Limits
6.4 TYPES OF ELECTRIC POWER OPERATED HOISTS
6.4.1 Electrical Supply
6.4.2 Low Voltage (LV) Control
6.4.3 Lifting Media
6.4.4 Means of Mounting
6.4.5 Suspended hoists
6.4.6 Built in hoists
6.4.6.1 Fixed suspension and foot mounted hoists
6.4.7 Capacities
6.4.8 Lifting Heights
6.4.9 Lifting Speeds
6.4.10 Travel Speeds
6.4.11 Hoisting and Lowering Limits
6.4.12 Positional Limits (Working Limits)
6.4.13 Travel Limits and Anti-Collision Devices
6.4.14 Motion Controls
6.4.15 Other Design Options
6.5 PRINCIPLES FOR THE SELECTION OF ELECTRIC POWER OPERATED HOISTS
6.5.1 Application of Machines
6.5.2 Class of Use
6.5.3 Service Conditions
6.5.3.1 Environmental Conditions
6.5.3.2 Hazardous substances
6.5.3.3 Other potential hazards
6.5.4 Design Considerations
6.5.5 Power Feed System
6.5.6 Accessories and Additional Fitments
6.5.6.1
6.5.6.2
6.5.6.3
6.5.6.4
6.5.7 Overload Protection Devices
6.6 INFORMATION WHICH SHOULD BE EXCHANGED BETWEEN THE USER AND THE DESIGNER OR SUPPLIER
6.7 LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
6.7.1 Statutory Thorough Examination
6.7.2 Thorough Examination following Installation
6.7.3 Post Repair Verification and Record Keeping
6.8 INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING
6.8.1 Erection of the Equipment
6.8.2 Connecting the Power Supply
6.8.3 Post Installation Checks
6.8.4 Installation Pre-use Inspection/Thorough Examination
6.9 MARKING, STORAGE AND HANDLING
6.9.1 Marking
6.9.2 Storage and Handling
6.10 IN-SERVICE INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
6.10.1 Pre-use Inspection
6.10.1.1 All power operated hoists
6.10.1.2 Electric power operated chain hoists
6.10.1.3 Electric powered operated rope hoists
6.10.2 Interim inspection
6.10.3 Maintenance
6.10.4 Thorough examination
6.11 SAFE USE OF ELECTRIC POWER OPERATED HOISTS
6.12 TRAINING
6.A1 APPENDIX 1 - PNEUMATIC POWER OPERATED HOISTS
6.A1.1 FOREWORD
6.A1.2 TYPES OF PNEUMATIC POWER OPERATED HOISTS
6.A1.2.1 Control Options
6.A1.2.2 Link Chain Hoists
6.A1.2.3 Roller Chain Hoists
6.A1.2.4 Wire Rope Hoists
6.A1.2.5 Hoist and Lower Limits
6.A1.3 THE SELECTION OF PNEUMATIC POWER OPERATED HOISTS
6.A1.3.1 Controls
6.A1.3.2 Lifting Medium
6.A1.3.3 Exhaust
6.A1.3.4 Air Supply
6.A1.4 INFORMATION WHICH SHOULD BE EXCHANGED BETWEEN THE USER AND THE DESIGNER OR SUPPLIER
6.A1.5 INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING
6.A1.6 IN-SERVICE INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
6.A1.6.1 In-Service Inspection
6.A1.6.2 Maintenance
6.A1.6.3 Thorough examination
6.A1.7 TRAINING
Section 7 - WINCHES USED FOR LIFTING PURPOSES
7.1 FOREWORD
7.2 SCOPE
7.3 DEFINITIONS
7.3.1 Lifting Application
7.3.2 Pulling Application
7.3.3 SWL/Capacity
7.4 TYPES OF WINCHES
7.4.1 Hand Operated Plate Sided Winch
7.4.2 Lorry Winch
7.4.3 Worm Geared Wall Winch
7.4.4 Light Duty Wall Winch
7.4.5 Spur Gear Wall Winch
7.4.6 Power Operated Winches
7.4.7 Trailer and Skid Mounted Winches
7.4.8 Battery Operated Winches
7.4.9 Hoisting and Lowering Limits
7.4.10 Overload Protection
7.4.11 Other Design Options
7.5 PRINCIPLES FOR THE SELECTION OF WINCHES USED FOR LIFTING
7.5.1 Application
7.5.2 Capacity
7.5.3 Type of Winch
7.5.4 Rope Drum Storage Capacity
7.5.5 Selection of the Wire Rope
7.5.6 Rigging Arrangement
7.5.7 Service Conditions
7.5.7.1 Environmental conditions
7.5.7.2 Hazardous substances
7.5.7.3 Other potential hazards
7.5.8 SWL
7.5.9 People Carrying Applications
7.5.10 Other Considerations
7.6 INFORMATION WHICH SHOULD BE EXCHANGED BETWEEN THE USER AND DESIGNER OR SUPPLIER
7.7 LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
7.7.1 Statutory Thorough Examination
7.7.2 Post Repair Verification and Record Keeping
7.7.3 Instructions for Use
7.8 INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING
7.8.1 Erection of Equipment
7.8.2 Post Installation Checks
7.8.3 Pre-use Inspection/Thorough Examination
7.9 MARKING. STORAGE AND HANDLING
7.9.1 Marking
7.9.2 Storage and Handling
7.10 IN-SERVICE INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
7.10.1 Pre-use Inspection
7.10.2 Interim inspection
7.10.3 Maintenance
7.10.4 Thorough examination
7.11 SAFE USE OF WINCHES USED FOR LIFTING
7.12 TRAINING
7.A1 APPENDIX 1 - SUSPENDED WINCHES (POLE HOISTS)
7.A1.1 FOREWORD
7.A1.2 TYPES OF SUSPENDED WINCHES
7.A1.3 PRINCIPLES FOR THE SELECTION OF SUSPENDED WINCHES
7.A1.4 STORAGE AND HANDLING
7.A1.5 IN-SERVICE INSPECTION
7.A1.6 SAFE USE OF SUSPENDED WINCHES
Section 8 - TRAVELLING GIRDER TROLLEYS
8.1 FOREWORD
8.2 SCOPE
8.3 DEFINITIONS
8.3.1 Runway
8.3.2 Suspension Level
8.3.3 Operating Level
8.3.4 Load Bar
8.3.5 Anti-tilt Device
8.4 TYPES OF GIRDER TROLLEY
8.4.1 Suspension Arrangements
8.4.2 Operation
8.4.3 Wheel Arrangement
8.4.4 Types of wheel
8.4.5 Rigid or Articulated
8.4.6 Demountable Trolley
8.5 PRINCIPLES FOR THE SELECTION OF TROLLEYS
8.5.1 SWL
8.5.2 Separate Trolley and Hoist or Combined Hoist
8.5.3 Hand pushed or Geared Trolley
8.5.4 Wheel Bearings
8.5.5 Curved Runway Beams
8.5.6 Beam Width Adjustment
8.5.7 Temporary Applications
8.5.8 Wheel Tread Profile
8.5.9 Documentation
8.5.10 Stops
8.6 INFORMATION WHICH SHOULD BE EXCHANGED BETWEEN THE USER AND THE DESIGNER OR SUPPLIER
8.7 LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
8.7.1 Statutory Thorough Examination
8.7.2 Post Repair Verification and Record Keeping
8.8 INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING
8.8.1 Erection of the Equipment
8.8.2 Installation Pre-use Inspection/Thorough Examination
8.9 MARKING, STORAGE AND HANDLING
8.9.1 Marking
8.9.2 Storage and Handling
8.10 IN-SERVICE INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
8.10.1 Pre-use Inspection
8.10.2 Additional Inspection for In-Situ Trolleys
8.10.3 Interim Inspection
8.10.4 Maintenance
8.10.5 Thorough examination
8.11 SAFE USE OF GIRDER TROLLEYS
8.12 TRAINING
Section 9 - BEAM CLAMPS
9.1 FOREWORD
9.2 SCOPE
9.3 DEFINITIONS
9.3.1 Beam Clamp
9.3.2 Beam
9.4 TYPES OF BEAM CLAMP
9.4.1 Adjustable type Beam Clamps
9.4.2 Non-adjustable Type Beam Clamps
9.5 PRINCIPLES FOR THE SELECTION OF BEAM CLAMPS
9.5.1 SWL
9.5.2 Contact with the Beam
9.5.3 Temporary Applications
9.5.4 Clamps Left In-Situ
9.5.5 Line of Loading
9.5.6 Documentation
9.6 INFORMATION WICH SHOULD BE EXCHANGED BETWEEN THE USER AND THE DESIGNER OR SUPPLIER
9.7 LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
9.7.1 Statutory Thorough Examination
9.7.2 Post Repair Verification and Record Keeping
9.8 INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING
9.8.1 Erection of the clamps
9.8.2 Pre-use Inspection/Thorough Examination
9.9 MARKING, STORAGE AND HANDLING
9.9.1 Marking
9.9.2 Storage and Handling
9.10 IN-SERVICE INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
9.10.1 Pre-use Inspection
9.10.2 Interim Inspection
9.10.3 Maintenance
9.10.4 Thorough examination
9.11 SAFE USE OF BEAM CLAMPS
9.12 TRAINING
Section 10 - SLEWING JIB CRANES
10.1 FOREWORD
10.2 SCOPE
10.3 DEFINITIONS
10.3.1 Slewing Jib Crane
10.3.2 Slew
10.3.3 Overbraced
10.3.4 Underbraced
10.3.5 King Post
10.3.6 Effective Radius
10.3.7 Effective Travel
10.3.8 Height
10.3.9 Effective Height
10.4 TYPES OF SLEWING JIB CRANES
10.4.1 Wall of Column Mounted
10.4.2 Free Standing
10.5 PRINCIPLES FOR THE SELECTION OF SLEWING JIB CRANES
10.5.1 Application
10.5.2 Selection of Jib Crane
10.5.3 Selection of Lifting Appliance
10.5.4 Slewing Facility
10.5.5 General Considerations
10.6 INFORMATION WHICH SHOULD BE EXCHANGED BETWEEN THE USER AND THE DESIGNER OR SUPPLIER
10.7 LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
10.7.1 Supply Documentation
10.7.2 Statutory Thorough Examination
10.7.3 Thorough Examination and Testing Following Installation
10.7.4 Post Repair Verification and Record Keeping
10.8 INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING
10.8.1 Installation of the Equipment
10.8.2 Pre-use Inspection/Thorough Examination
10.9 MARKING AND STORAGE
10.9.1 Marking
10.9.2 Storage
10.10 IN-SERVICE INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
10.10.1 Pre-use Inspection
10.10.2 Interim Inspection
10.10.3 Maintenance
10.10.4 Thorough examination
10.11 SAFE USE OF SLEWING JIB CRANES
10.12 TRAINING
Section 11 - RUNWAYS
11.1 FOREWORD
11.2 SCOPE
11.3 DEFINITIONS
11.4 TYPES OF RUNWAYS
11.4.1 Built in (Encastre)
11.4.2 Free Standing
11.4.3 Suspended
11.4.4 Special Track Sections
11.4.5 Runway Switch
11.4.6 Runway Turntable
11.5 PRINCIPLES FOR THE SELECTION OF RUNWAYS
11.5.1 Application
11.5.2 Selection of Runway
11.5.3 Selection of Lifting Appliance
11.5.4 General Considerations
11.6 INFORMATION WHICH SHOULD BE EXCHANGED BETWEEN THE USER AND DESIGNER OR SUPPLIER
11.7 LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
11.7.1 Supply Documentation
11.7.2 Statutory Thorough Examination
11.7.3 Thorough Examination and Testing Following Installation
11.7.4 Post Repair Verification and Record Keeping
11.8 INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING
11.8.1 Installation of the Equipment
11.8.2 Pre-use Inspection/Thorough Examination
11.9 MARKING AND STORAGE
11.9.1 Marking
11.9.2 Storage
11.10 IN-SERVICE INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
11.10.1 Pre-use Inspection
11.10.2 Interim Inspection
11.10.3 Maintenance
11.10.4 Thorough examination
11.11 SAFE USE OF RUNWAYS
11.12 TRAINING
Section 12 - MOBILE SUPPORTING STRUCTURES
12.1 FOREWORD
12.2 SCOPE
12.3 DEFINITIONS
12.3.1 Mobile Supporting Structure (Mobile Gantry)
12.3.2 Bracing
12.3.3 Height
12.3.4 Span
12.3.5 Effective Length
12.3.6 Width
12.3.7 Duty Classification
12.4 TYPES OF MOBILE SUPPORTING STRUCTURES
12.4.1 Goalpost Mobile Supporting Structure
12.4.2 ‘A’ Frame Mobile Supporting Structure
12.4.3 Adjustable Height Mobile Supporting Structure
12.4.4 Foldaway Mobile Supporting Structure
12.4.5 Self-Erecting Mobile Supporting Structure
12.4.6 Demountable Mobile Supporting Structure
12.4.7 Bracing Options
12.4.8 Castors and Wheels
12.4.9 Jacks
12.5 PRINCIPLES FOR THE SELECTION OF MOBILE SUPPORTING STRUCTURES
12.5.1 Application
12.5.2 Selection of Mobile Supporting Structure
12.5.2.1 Types of Mobile Supporting Structures
12.5.2.2 Duty
12.5.2.3 Type of bracing
12.5.2.4 Types of castors
12.5.2.5 Jacks
12.5.2.6 Brakes and locking devices
12.5.3 Selection of Lifting Appliance
12.5.4 General Considerations
12.6 INFORMATION WHICH SHOULD BE EXCHANGED BETWEEN THE USER AND THE DESIGNER OR SUPPLIER
12.7 LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
12.7.1 Supply Documentation
12.7.2 Statutory Thorough Examination
12.7.3 Repair Verification and Record Keeping
12.8 INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING
12.8.1 Installation of the Equipment
12.8.2 Pre-use Inspection/Thorough Examination
12.9 MARKING AND STORAGE
12.9.1 Marking
12.9.2 Storage
12.9.3 Storage of erected mobile supporting structures
12.9.4 Storage of dismantled mobile supporting structures
12.10 IN-SERVICE INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
12.10.1 Pre-use Inspection
12.10.2 Interim Inspection
12.10.3 Maintenance
12.10.4 Thorough examination
12.11 SAFE USE OF MOBILE SUPPORTING STRUCTURES
12.12 TRAINING
Section 13 - JACKS
13.1 FOREWORD
13.2 SCOPE
13.3 DEFINITIONS
13.4 TYPES OF JACK
13.4.1 Hydraulic Jacks
13.4.2 Aluminium Constructions
13.4.2.1 Tubular steel construction
13.4.2.2 Cast iron construction
13.4.2.3 Other designs of hydraulic jacks
13.4.3 Mechanical Jacks
13.4.3.1 Ratchet jacks
13.4.3.2 Screw jacks
13.4.3.3 Journal jacks
13.5 PRINCIPLES FOR THE SELECTION OF JACKS
13.5.1 Application
13.5.2 Capacity
13.5.3 Operating Features
13.5.4 Closed Height
13.5.5 Extended Height/Packing
13.5.6 Floor Loadings
13.5.7 Operating Access/Clearance
13.5.8 Jacking Points
13.5.9 Pressure/Load Measurement
13.5.10 Load support
13.5.11 Classified Atmospheres
13.5.12 Documentation
13.6 INFORMATION WHICH SHOULD BE EXCHANGED BETWEEN THE USER AND THE DESIGNER OR SUPPLIER
13.7 LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
13.7.1 Statutory Thorough Examination
13.7.2 Post Repair Verification and Record Keeping
13.8 MARKING AND STORAGE
13.8.1 Marking
13.8.2 Storage
13.9 IN-SERVICE INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
13.9.1 Pre-use inspection
13.9.2 Interim inspection
13.9.3 Maintenance
13.9.4 Thorough examination
13.10 SAFE USE OF JACKS
13.11 TRAINING
Section 14 - CHAIN SLINGS
14.1 FOREWORD
14.2 SCOPE
14.3 DEFINITIONS
14.4 TYPES OF CHAIN SLING
14.4.1 Common Sling Assemblies
14.4.2 Leg Length Adjustment
14.4.3 Sling Construction
14.5 PRINCIPLES FOR THE SELECTION OF CHAIN SLINGS
14.5.1 Working Load Limit/SWL
14.5.2 Method of Use
14.5.2.1 Single leg sling in straight lift
14.5.2.2 Single leg sling in choke hitch
14.5.2.3 Single leg sling in basket hitch
14.5.2.4 Two leg sling in straight lift
14.5.2.5 Two leg sling in choke hitch
14.5.2.6 Two leg sling in basket hitch
14.5.2.7 Three leg sling in straight lift
14.5.2.8 Three leg sling in choke hitch
14.5.2.9 Three leg sling in basket hitch
14.5.2.10 Four leg sling in straight lift
14.5.2.11 Four leg sling in choke hitch
14.5.2.12 Four leg sling in basket hitch
14.5.2.13 Double basket sling
14.5.2.14 Endless sling
14.5.2.15 Adjustable slings
14.5.2.16 The use of multi-leg slings with less than the total number of legs in use
14.5.3 Adverse Environments
14.5.3.1 High temperature conditions
14.5.3.2 Low temperature conditions
14.5.3.3 Acidic conditions
14.5.4 Gripping Force
14.5.5 Documentation
14.6 INFORMATION WHICH SHOULD BE EXCHANGED BETWEEN THE USER AND THE DESIGNER OR SUPPLIER
14.6.1 Multipurpose Slings
14.6.2 Single Purpose Slings
14.7 LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
14.7.1 Statutory Thorough Examination
14.7.2 Post Repair Verification and Record Keeping
14.8 MARKING, STORAGE AND HANDLING
14.8.1 Marking
14.8.2 Storage and Handling
14.9 IN SERVICE INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
14.9.1 Pre-use inspection
14.9.2 Interim Inspection
14.9.3 Maintenance and Repair
14.9.4 Thorough examination
14.10 SAFE USE OF CHAIN SLINGS
14.11 TRAINING
Section 15 - WIRE ROPE SLINGS
15.1 FOREWORD
15.2 SCOPE
15.3 DEFINITIONS
15.3.1 Single Part Leg
15.3.2 Double Part Leg
15.3.3 Thimble
15.3.4 Soft Eye
15.3.5 Ferrule Secured Eye
15.3.6 Hand Spliced Eye
15.3.7 Rope Lay
15.4 TYPES OF WIRE ROPE SLING
15.4.1 Common Sling Assemblies
15.4.2 Fittings
15.4.3 Rope Construction
15.5 PRINCIPLES FOR THE SELECTION OF WIRE ROPE SLINGS
15.5.1 Working Load Limit/SWL
15.5.2 Method of Use
15.5.2.1 Single leg sling in straight lift or in choke hitch
15.5.2.2 Single leg sling in double and choke hitch
15.5.2.3 Single leg sling in basket hitch
15.5.2.4 Two leg sling in straight lift
15.5.2.5 Two leg sling in choke hitch
15.5.2.6 Two leg sling in basket hitch
15.5.2.7 Three leg sling in straight lift
15.5.2.8 Three leg sling in choke hitch or basket hitch
15.5.2.9 Four leg slings in straight lift
15.5.2.10 Four leg sling in choke hitch or basket hitch
15.5.2.11 Endless sling
15.5.2.12 Adjustment
15.5.2.13 The use of multi-leg slings with less than the total number of legs in use
15.5.3 Adverse Conditions
15.5.3.1 High temperature conditions
15.5.3.2 Low temperature conditions
15.5.3.3 Acidic and chemical conditions
15.5.3.4 Classified atmospheres
15.5.4 Terminations
15.5.5 Finish
15.5.6 Gripping Force
15.5.7 Documentation
15.6 INFORMATION WHICH SHOULD BE EXCHANGED BETWEEN THE USER AND THE DESIGNER OR SUPPLIER
15.7 LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
15.7.1 Statutory Thorough Examination
15.7.2 Post Repair Verification and Record Keeping
15.8 MARKING, STORAGE AND HANDLING
15.8.1 Marking
15.8.2 Storage and Handling
15.9 IN-SERVICE INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
15.9.1 Pre-use inspection
15.9.2 Interim Inspection
15.9.3 Maintenance
15.9.4 Thorough examination
15.10 SAFE USE OF WIRE ROPE SLINGS
15.11 TRAINING
Section 16 - FLAT WOVEN WEBBING SLINGS
16.1 FOREWORD
16.2 SCOPE
16.3 DEFINITIONS
16.3.1 Effective Length
16.3.2 Sewn Webbing Component
16.3.3 Working Load Limit
16.3.4 Mode Factor
16.3.5 Protective Sleeve
16.3.6 Soft Eye
16.3.7 Eye Protection
16.3.8 Selvedge
16.3.9 Manufacturer’s Certificate, Statement of Conformity / Test Record
16.4 TYPES OF FLAT WOVEN WEBBING SLINGS
16.5 PRINCIPLES FOR THE SELECTION OF FLAT WOVEN WEBBING SLINGS
16.5.1 Working Load Limit
16.5.2 Rating for Various Modes of Use
16.5.3 Sling Termination
16.5.3.1 Terminal fittings
16.5.3.2 Soft eyes
16.5.4 Sling Formation
16.5.5 Adverse Conditions
16.5.5.1 Temperature
16.5.5.2 Chemicals
16.5.6 Abrasion and Sharp Edges
16.5.7 Documentation
16.6 INFORMATION WHICH SHOULD BE EXCHANGED BETWEEN THE USER AND THE DESIGNER OR SUPPLIER
16.7 LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
16.7.1 Statutory Thorough Examination
16.8 MARKING, STORAGE AND HANDLING
16.8.1 Marking
16.8.2 Storage and Handling
16.9 IN-SERVICE INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
16.9.1 Pre-use inspection
16.9.2 Interim Inspection
16.9.3 Maintenance
16.9.4 Thorough examination
16.10 SAFE USE OF FLAT WOVEN WEBBING SLINGS
16.11 TRAINING
Section 17 - MAN-MADE FIBRE ROUNDSLINGS
17.1 FOREWORD
17.2 SCOPE
17.3 DEFINITIONS
17.3.1 Roundsling
17.3.2 Protective Sleeve
17.3.3 Effective Working Length
17.3.4 Terminal and Connecting Fittings
17.3.5 Working Load Limit
17.3.6 Mode Factor
17.3.7 Manufacturer’s Certificate, Statement of Conformity / Test Certificate
17.4 TYPES OF ROUNDSLINGS
17.5 PRINCIPLES FOR THE SELECTION OF ROUNDSLINGS
17.5.1 Working Load Limit
17.5.2 Rating for Various Modes of Use
17.5.3 Sling Formation
17.5.4 Adverse Conditions
17.5.4.1 Temperature
17.5.4.2 Chemicals
17.5.5 Abrasion and Sharp Edges
17.5.6 Documentation
17.6 INFORMATION WHICH SHOULD BE EXCHANGED BETWEEN THE USER AND THE DESIGNER OR SUPPLIER
17.7 LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
17.7.1 Statutory Thorough Examination
17.8 MARKING, STORAGE AND HANDLING
17.8.1 Marking
17.8.2 Storage and Handling
17.9 IN-SERVICE INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
17.9.1 Pre-use inspection
17.9.2 Interim Inspection
17.9.3 Maintenance
17.9.4 Thorough examination
17.10 SAFE USE OF ROUNDSLINGS
17.11 TRAINING
Section 18 - FIBRE ROPE SLINGS
18.1 FOREWORD
18.2 SCOPE
18.3 DEFINITIONS
18.3.1 Three Strand Hawser Laid Rope
18.3.2 Eight Strand Plaited Rope
18.3.3 Splice
18.3.4 Marrying
18.3.5 Soft Eye
18.3.6 Thimbled or Hard Eye
18.3.7 Manufacturer’s Certificate, Statement of Conformity / Test Certificate
18.4 TYPES OF FIBRE ROPE SLINGS
18.4.1 Sling Formations
18.4.2 Eyes
18.4.3 Terminal Fittings and Master-Links
18.5 PRINCIPLES FOR THE SELECTION OF FIBRE ROPE SLINGS
18.5.1 Materials
18.5.1.1 Construction of man-made fibres
18.5.1.2 Chemical resistance
18.5.1.3 Comparative strength
18.5.1.4 Unit weight
18.5.1.5 Rope surface
18.5.1.6 Elongation
18.5.1.7 Deterioration
18.5.2 Terminations
18.5.3 Effective Working Length
18.5.4 Splices
18.5.5 Working Load Limit
18.5.6 Rating for Various Modes of Use
18.5.7 Temperature
18.5.8 Protection and Packing
18.5.9 Documentation
18.6 INFORMATION WHICH SHOULD BE EXCHANGED BETWEEN THE USER AND THE DESIGNER OR SUPPLIER
18.7 LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
18.7.1 Statutory Thorough Examination
18.8 MARKING, STORAGE AND HANDLING
18.8.1 Marking
18.8.2 Storage and Handling
18.9 IN-SERVICE INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
18.9.1 Pre-use inspection
18.9.2 Interim Inspection
18.9.3 Maintenance
18.9.4 Thorough examination
18.10 SAFE USE OF FIBRE ROPE SLINGS
18.11 TRAINING
Section 19 - SHACKLES
19.1 FOREWORD
19.2 SCOPE
19.3 DEFINITIONS
19.3.1 Shackle
19.4 TYPES OF SHACKLE
19.4.1 Dimensions
19.4.2 Shackle Bodies
19.4.2.1 Dee shackle
19.4.2.2 Bow shackle
19.4.2.3 Grab shackle
19.4.3 Shackle Pins
19.5 PRINCIPLES FOR THE SELECTION OF SHACKLES
19.5.1 Working Load Limit
19.5.2 Choice of Body Shape
19.5.3 Choice of Pin Type
19.6 INFORMATION WHICH SHOULD BE EXCHANGED BETWEEN THE USER AND DESIGNER OR SUPPLIER
19.7 LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
19.7.1 Statutory Thorough Examination
19.8 MARKING, STORAGE AND HANDLING
19.8.1 Marking
19.8.2 Storage and Handling
19.9 IN-SERVICE INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
19.9.1 Pre-use inspection
19.9.2 Interim Inspection
19.9.3 Maintenance
19.9.4 Thorough examination
19.10 SAFE USE OF SHACKLES
19.11 TRAINING
Section 20 - EYEBOLTS
20.1 FOREWORD
20.2 SCOPE
20.3 DEFINITIONS
20.4 TYPES OF EYEBOLT
20.4.1 Eyebolts with Link
20.4.2 Collar Eyebolt
20.4.3 Dynamo Eyebolt
20.5 PRINCIPLES FOR THE SELECTION OF EYEBOLTS
20.5.1 Working Load Limit
20.5.2 Thread Form
20.5.3 Hazardous Conditions
20.5.4 Eyebolt with Link
20.5.5 Collar Eyebolt
20.5.6 Dynamo Eyebolts
20.5.7 Trunnion Lifting
20.5.8 Documentation
20.6 INFORMATION WHICH SHOULD BE EXCHANGED BETWEEN THE USER AND THE DESIGNER OR SUPPLIER
20.7 LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
20.7.1
20.8 MARKING, STORAGE AND HANDLING
20.8.1 Marking
20.8.2 Storage and Handling
20.9 IN-SERVICE INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
20.9.1 Pre-use inspection
20.9.2 Interim Inspection
20.9.3 Maintenance
20.9.4 Thorough examination
20.10 SAFE USE OF EYEBOLTS
20.10.1 Mating Material/Locating Hole
20.10.2 Fitting the Eyebolt
20.10.3 Attaching the Lifting Accessory
20.11 TRAINING
20.A1 APPENDIX - 1 EYE NUTS AND BOW NUTS
20.A1.1 Grade and Material
20.A1.2 Axial Lifting Applications
20.A1.2.1 Selection
20.A1.2.2 Identification and Marking
20.A1.2.3 Fitting
Section 21 - LIFTING BEAMS, SPREADERS AND FRAMES
21.1 FOREWORD
21.2 SCOPE
21.3 DEFINITIONS
21.3.1 Suspension Point
21.3.2 Load Attachment Point
21.4 TYPES OF LIFTING BEAM, SPREADER AND FRAME
21.4.1 Lifting Beam
21.4.2 Lifting Spreader
21.4.3 Lifting Frame
21.4.4 Combination Beams and Spreaders
21.5 PRINCIPLES FOR THE SELECTION OF LIFTING BEAMS, SPREADERS AND FRAMES
21.5.1 Application of Lifting Beams
21.5.2 Stability
21.5.3 Beam Weight
21.5.4 Lifting Accessories
21.6 INFORMATION WHICH SHOULD BE EXCHANGED BETWEEN THE USER AND THE DESIGNER OR SUPPLIER
21.7 LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
21.7.1 Statutory Thorough Examination
21.7.2 Post Repair Verification and Record Keeping
21.7.3 Keeping of Supply Documentation for Replacement Components
21.8 MARKING, STORAGE AND HANDLING
21.8.1 Marking
21.8.2 Storage and Handling
21.9 IN-SERVICE INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
21.9.1 Pre-use inspection
21.9.2 Interim Inspection
21.9.3 Maintenance
21.9.4 Thorough examination
21.10 SAFE USE OF LIFTING BEAMS, SPREADERS AND FRAMES
21.11 TRAINING
Section 22 - PLATE HANDLING CLAMPS
22.1 FOREWORD
22.2 SCOPE
22.3 DEFINITIONS
22.4 TYPES OF PLATE HANDLING CLAMPS
22.4.1 Type (1) - Clamps Lifting From the Edge of the Plate by Friction
22.4.2 Type (2) - Clamps Lifting Horizontally
22.5 PRINCIPLES FOR THE SELECTION OF PLATE HANDLING CLAMPS
22.5.1 Type (1)
22.5.2 Type (2)
22.6 INFORMATION WHICH SHOULD BE EXCHANGED BETWEEN THE USER AND THE DESIGNER OR SUPPLIER
22.6.1 Types (1) & (2)
22.6.2 Additionally for Type (2) Only
22.7 LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
22.7.1 Statutory Thorough Examination and Record Keeping
22.8 MARKING, STORAGE AND HANDLING
22.8.1 Marking
22.8.1.1 Type (1)
22.8.1.2 Type (2) - Permanently attached to sling
22.8.1.3 Type (2) - Loose clamps
22.8.2 Storage and Handling
22.9 IN-SERVICE INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
22.9.1 Pre-use Inspection
22.9.1.1 Types (1) & (2)
22.9.1.2 Additionally for type (1) only
22.9.2 Interim Inspection
22.9.3 Maintenance
22.9.4 Thorough examination
22.10 SAFE USE OF PLATE HANDLING CLAMPS
22.10.1 Type (1)
22.10.2 Type (2)
22.11 TRAINING
Section 23 - RIGGING SCREWS AND TURNBUCKLES
23.1 FOREWORD
23.2 SCOPE
23.3 DEFINITIONS
23.3.1 Rigging Screw
23.3.2 Turnbuckle
23.3.3 Reins
23.3.4 Inspection Viewing Hole
23.3.5 Effective Length
23.4 TYPES OF RIGGING SCREWS AND TURNBUCKLES
23.4.1 Terminal Fittings
23.4.2 Other Attachments
23.5 PRINCIPLES FOR THE SELECTION OF RIGGING SCREWS AND TURNBUCKLES
23.5.1 Working Load Limits
23.5.2 Strength
23.5.3 Length
23.5.4 Safety - Vibration
23.6 INFORMATION WHICH SHOULD BE EXCHANGED BETWEEN THE USER AND THE DESIGNER OR SUPPLIER
23.7 LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
23.7.1 Supply Documentation
23.7.2 Statutory Thorough Examination
23.8 MARKING, STORAGE AND HANDLING
23.8.1 Marking
23.8.2 Storage and Handling
23.9 IN-SERVICE INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
23.9.1 Pre-use inspection
23.9.2 Interim Inspection
23.9.3 Maintenance
23.9.4 Thorough examination
23.10 SAFE USE OF RIGGING SCREWS AND TURNBUCKLES
23.11 TRAINING
Section 24 - BARREL LIFTERS
24.1 FOREWORD
24.2 SCOPE
24.3 DEFINITIONS
24.3.1 Barrel Lifter
24.3.2 Barrel Capacity
24.3.3 Net Barrel Weight
24.3.4 Gross Barrel Weight
24.4 TYPES OF BARREL LIFTERS
24.4.1 Top Gripping Barrel Lifters
24.4.2 End Gripping Barrel Lifters
24.4.3 Side Gripping Barrel Lifters
24.5 PRINCIPLES FOR THE SELECTION OF BARREL LIFTERS
24.5.1 Applications
24.5.2 General
24.6 INFORMATION WHICH SHOULD BE EXCHANGED BETWEEN THE USER AND THE DESIGNER OR SUPPLIER
24.7 LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
24.7.1 Supply Documentation
24.7.2 Statutory and Post Installation Thorough Examination
24.7.3 Post Repair Verification and Record Keeping
24.8 INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING
24.8.1 Installation
24.8.2 Commissioning
24.9 MARKING, STORAGE AND HANDLING
24.9.1 Marking
24.9.2 Storage and Handling
24.10 IN-SERVICE INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
24.10.1 Pre-use inspection
24.10.2 Interim Inspection
24.10.3 Maintenance
24.10.4 Thorough examination
24.11 SAFE USE OF BARREL LIFTERS
24.12 TRAINING
Section 25 – LIFTING FORKS
25.1 FOREWORD
25.2 SCOPE
25.3 DEFINITIONS
25.3.1 Lifting Fork
25.3.2 Fork Arms
25.3.3 Upright
25.3.4 Upper Arm
25.3.5 Grab Handles
25.3.6 Balance Weight
25.3.7 Secondary positive holding device
25.4 TYPES OF LIFTING FORKS
25.4.1 Fixed Suspension
25.4.2 Manual Adjustment
25.4.3 Automatic Adjustment
25.5 PRINCIPLES FOR THE SELECTION OF LIFTING FORKS
25.5.1 Applications
25.5.2 General
25.6 INFORMATION WHICH SHOULD BE EXCHANGED BETWEEN THE USER AND THE DESIGNER OR SUPPLIER
25.7 LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
25.7.1 Supply Documentation
25.7.2 Statutory Thorough Examination
25.7.3 Post Repair Verification and Record Keeping
25.8 INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING
25.8.1 Installation
25.8.2 Commissioning
25.9 MARKING, STORAGE AND HANDLING
25.9.1 Marking
25.9.2 Storage and Handling
25.10 IN-SERVICE INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
25.10.1 Pre-use inspection
25.10.2 Interim Inspection
25.10.3 Maintenance
25.10.4 Thorough examination
25.11 SAFE USE OF LIFTING FORKS
25.12 TRAINING
Section 26 - MAGNETIC LIFTERS
26.1 FOREWORD
26.2 SCOPE
26.3 DEFINITIONS
26.3.1 Ferro-Magnetic Material
26.3.2 Magnetic Field
26.3.3 Magnetic Flux
26.3.4 Magnetic Poles
26.3.5 Permanent Magnet
26.3.6 Electro Magnet
26.3.7 Electro-Permanent Magnet
26.4 TYPES OF MAGNETIC LIFTERS
26.4.1 Electro-Magnets
26.4.2 Permanent Magnets
26.4.3 Electro-Permanent Magnets
26.4.4 Method of Attachment
26.5 PRINCIPLES FOR THE SELECTION OF MAGNETIC LIFTERS
26.5.1 Applications
26.5.2 General
26.6 INFORMATION WHICH SHOULD BE EXCHANGED BETWEEN THE USER AND THE DESIGNER OR SUPPLIER
26.7 LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
26.7.1 Supply Documentation, Statutory and Post Installation Thorough Examination
26.7.2 Statutory and Post Installation Thorough Examination
26.7.3 Post Repair Verification and Record Keeping
26.8 INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING
26.8.1 Installation
26.8.1.1 Permanent Magnet Type
26.8.1.2 Electro and Electro–Permanent Magnet Type
26.8.2 Commissioning
26.9 MARKING, STORAGE AND HANDLING
26.9.1 Marking
26.9.2 Storage and Handling
26.10 IN-SERVICE THOROUGH EXAMINATION, INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
26.10.1 Pre-use inspection
26.10.2 Interim Inspection
26.10.3 Maintenance
26.10.4 Thorough examination
26.11 SAFE USE OF MAGNETIC LIFTERS
26.12 TRAINING
Section 27 - VACUUM LIFTERS
27.1 FOREWORD
27.2 SCOPE
27.3 DEFINITIONS
27.3.1 Vacuum
27.3.2 Vacuum Reservoir
27.3.3 Adhesion Force
27.3.4 Vacuum Pump
27.3.5 Vacuum Pad
27.3.6 Venturi
27.3.7 Turbine
27.3.8 Working Range
27.3.9 Danger Range
27.4 TYPES OF VACUUM LIFTERS
27.4.1 Self Priming or Self Actuating Type Vacuum Lifters
27.4.2 Powered Vacuum Lifters
27.5 PRINCIPLES FOR THE SELECTION OF VACUUM LIFTERS
27.5.1 Applications
27.5.2 General
27.6 INFORMATION WHICH SHOULD BE EXCHANGED BETWEEN THE USER AND THE DESIGNER OR SUPPLIER
27.7 LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
27.7.1 Supply Documentation
27.7.2 Statutory and Post Installation Thorough Examination
27.7.3 Post Repair Verification and Record Keeping
27.8 INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING
27.8.1 Installation
27.8.1.1 Self priming or actuating type
27.8.1.2 Electrically powered types
27.8.1.3 Venturi types
27.8.2 Commissioning
27.9 MARKING, STORAGE AND HANDLING
27.9.1 Marking
27.9.2 Storage and Handling
27.10 IN-SERVICE INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
27.10.1 Pre-use inspection
27.10.2 Interim Inspection
27.10.3 Maintenance
27.10.4 Thorough examination
27.11 SAFE USE OF VACUUM LIFTERS
27.12 TRAINING