TOOL BOX TALK

Rigging Safety

Description Dangers Examples

Rigging is a necessity for  Falling objects  A passerby is struck by
efficiency in any large scale  Falls a falling object from an
construction project. The  Crushing of limbs insecure load
ability to easily raise or lower  Property damage  A load is nearly flipped
heavy tools of materials saves  Death by an obstruction
time and man power, however between floors due to
it does come with it’s own lack of communication
risks. Improper use of rigging  A uninspected nylon
can easily cause harm to sling fails during
workers, property and can operation and drops
even bring fatalities. the load causing
massive property
damage
 A worker grabs the

Prevention load bearing chain and

is pulled to his death
 The air hoist break fails
 Rigging equipment is to be inspected before use in each shift due to a load that
o Inspect ropes for kinking, crushing or bird caging exceeds maximum
o Inspect for loose or missing nuts, pins or bolts capacity
o Rust, corrosion, cuts, abrasion, broken strands  A chain link is bend by
o Missing hook latch, or malfunctioning latch an unguarded sharp
 Any damaged equipment must be taken out of commission edge
and cannot be used in a rigging operation  A nylon is damaged by
 Maximum load must not be exceeded an unguarded sharp
 Keep load balanced (distribute materials evenly) and secure edge
 If there are any signs of improper operation such as unusual
sounds, break mechanism failing or slipping under load or
appearance of metal shavings during use, seize the rigging
operation
 Insure proper means of communication between levels such
as walkie-talkies and hand signals
 Hoists must be placed so that the operator is able to stand
clear of the load
 Post proper signage and barricades around operation to
protect passersby
 Hands or fingers shall not be placed between slings and load
 Always protect load and it’s components from obstructions
between elevations

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