Environment, Health and Safety Execution Center India Environment, Health and Safety Execution Center India

SE-ECI-EHS-SOP-19

SAFE OPERATING PROCEDURE SAFE OPERATING PROCEDURE

Material Lifting Material Lifting
(Using Wire Ropes, Sleeves, Pulley) (Using Wire Ropes, Sleeves, Pulley)
User must read this important information before
using the equipment PRE-OPERATIONAL SAFETY CHECKS
UNDERSTANDING THE MATERIAL LIFTING 1. Check Pulley, Sleeves, Wire Ropes and Slings are suitable for the
load to be lifted. Determine the weight of load. (Correct Size,
Construction and Grade)
2. Determine the proper size for slings and components. Do not use
Manila Rope for Rigging.
3. The manufacture’s certificates or Third party inspection certificates
shall be available. (TPI in last 6months)
4. The identification and SWL (Safe Work Limit) marking on the sling
and pulley should correspond to the information in the certificate.
5. Examine the Wire Ropes, Slings, Sleeves, Pulley, Shackles for
obvious damage. Do not use if found damaged, welded or brazed.
6. Ensure the work piece is secure & well supported in a convenient
position for Material lifting.
7. Check Sleeves or Pulley installed/mounted in safe and proper manner.
8. Check all fittings like Shackles, Clamps, Mounting frame, Eye Bolts for
damage and deformation.
STORAGE
OPERATIONAL SAFETY CHECKS
1. Wire Ropes, Slings, Pulley and Sleeves should normally be kept on a
properly designed rack/place . They should not be left lying on the Never operate a Faulty Tool or Equipment
ground where they may be damaged. – Report it to your supervisor –
2. Wire Ropes, Slings, Pulley and Sleeves if out of the use for sometimes 1. Ensure that the area does not contain any hazards that may impact
they should be cleaned, dried and protected from corrosion, i.e lightly on the safe operation of the material lifting. Uneven, wet and slippery
oiled. surface
2. Provide pads on sharp edges of the load. Wood, Tire Rubber or other
POTENTIAL HAZARDS AND RISKS pliable material suitable for padding.
■ Suspended Material ■ Falling Load ■ Laceration 3. Always use hand gloves for lifting operation.
4. Do not use wire rope in wet or damp location unless they are
■ Abrasion ■ Acute Trauma like Fracture ■ Material Damage approved for the purpose. Never use wire rope which is worn out
■ Struck by Falling Load damaged or abused.
5. Be conscious of your manual handling techniques when removing the
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENTS wire rope from the material.
6. Use suitable hitch to hold the load. SWL limit of sling depends upon
sling angle and type of hitch. Sling capacity decrease as the angle
Appropriate safety helmet must be worn at all times
increases.
in all sites.
7. Slings shall not be loaded in excess to its capacity.
Appropriate safety footwear must be worn at all 8. Load shall be balanced to prevent the slippage.
times in all sites. 9. Slings shall be securely attached to the load.
10. Slings shall not be shortened with knots or bolts or other makeshift
Approved safety glasses must be worn at all times in devices.
all sites. 11. Determine the centre of gravity and balance the load before moving it.
12. Initially lift the load for few inches to test the rigging and balance.
Approved reflective jacket must be worn at all times 13. Never overload or shock loads a wire rope.
in all sites. 14. Suspended Load shall never be left unattended.
15. Persons shall be kept clear of loads to be lifted and of suspended
Appropriate safety hand gloves must be worn when loads.
activity will be performed. SLING ANGLE
Approved Full body Harness (Position Restraint)
must be worn during lifting material while standing
at height.

Ring or Jewelry must not be worn and removed.

If in doubt – Don’t use it !