Safety Induction to Safety Induction to the Lift & Escalator the Lift & Escalator IndustryIndustry

Part 4b – Mechanical HandlingPart 4b – Mechanical Handling

ContentsContents

2

Part 1 – Working in the IndustryPart 1 – Working in the IndustryPart 2 – Personal Safety & HealthPart 2 – Personal Safety & HealthPart 3 – Tools & EquipmentPart 3 – Tools & EquipmentPart 4a – Manual HandlingPart 4a – Manual HandlingPart 4b – Mechanical HandlingPart 4b – Mechanical HandlingPart 5 – Working Places and Safe AccessPart 5 – Working Places and Safe AccessPart 6a – Working Safely - GeneralPart 6a – Working Safely - GeneralPart 6b – Working Safely - Specific AreasPart 6b – Working Safely - Specific AreasPart 6c – Working Safely - Other situationsPart 6c – Working Safely - Other situationsPart 7 – First AidPart 7 – First AidPart 8 – Environmental ProtectionPart 8 – Environmental ProtectionPart 9 – Legal ObligationsPart 9 – Legal ObligationsPart 10 – Accident Reporting and RecordingPart 10 – Accident Reporting and Recording

Mechanical Handling Using Lifting EquipmentTypical lifting equipment to be found in the lift

industry includes:• Chain blocks (either manual or power operated)• Pull lifts (ratchet lever hoists/chain lever hoists)

Part 4b - Mechanical HandlingPart 4b - Mechanical Handling

3

These are typically used with the following accessories:

• Slings• Eye bolts• Shackles• Spreader Beams

You should only attempt to use lifting equipment if you are either fully trained or being supervised by someone who is

Part 4b - Mechanical HandlingPart 4b - Mechanical Handling

4

Mechanical Handling General Requirements• Clear the area of obstacles• Only people involved in the lift in the lifting area.• Only equipment owned or hired by your company to be used• All equipment must have a current inspection certificate and

marked with SWL• Where slings pass around sharp edges use padding to

prevent damage

Part 4b - Mechanical HandlingPart 4b - Mechanical Handling

5

Mechanical Handling General Requirements• Start by taking up the slack in the chain ensuring no hands or

fingers are between the load and the sling or chain.• Check the operation of the lifting equipment by raising the

load 300mm then lowering the load back to the ground.• Do not allow any person to be in a position where they may

be struck or trapped should a load shift or fall whilst being lifted

Part 4b - Mechanical HandlingPart 4b - Mechanical Handling

6

Mechanical Handling General Requirements• Only people trained and familiar with its operation to use the

equipment• Where eye bolts are used, prevent the load from rotating to

avoid unscrewing the eyebolt.• Nobody to stand under a suspended load.• Never ride on a suspended load unless it has an effective

safety gear or device fitted

Part 4b - Mechanical HandlingPart 4b - Mechanical Handling

7

Chain Blocks/Pull Lifts• Marked with SWL and never overloaded• Designed to be operated by one person; if 2 people needed

they are being overloaded• If 2 chain blocks used to lift, load must be under SWL of each

block. There must be a documented lifting plan

Thorough Examination (TE)• All lifting equipment to have TE by a competent person every 6

months EXCEPT if it is used exclusively for lifting goods then 12 months

• Lifting accessories to have TE every 6 months

Part 4b - Mechanical HandlingPart 4b - Mechanical Handling

8

User checks• Lifting equipment should be checked for damage by the user

prior to use• The illustrations following show areas of lifting equipment and

accessories which should be checked and the possible defects which may be found

Defects• If you identify any defects in any piece of lifting equipment it

must not be used and must be labelled defective• Your supervisor must be informed and the equipment returned

for repair or disposal

Part 4b - Mechanical HandlingPart 4b - Mechanical Handling

9

Part 4b - Mechanical HandlingPart 4b - Mechanical Handling

10

Hand Chain Block

Diagrams Copyright © LEEA 2011Used by permission

Part 4b - Mechanical HandlingPart 4b - Mechanical Handling

11

Chain Lever Hoist

Diagrams Copyright © LEEA 2011Used by permission

Part 4b - Mechanical HandlingPart 4b - Mechanical Handling

12Diagrams Copyright © LEEA 2011Used by permission

Power Operated Chain BlockPlus PATest and pre-use checks of the lead, casing and plug

Part 4b - Mechanical HandlingPart 4b - Mechanical Handling

13

Eyebolts

Diagrams Copyright © LEEA 2011Used by permission

Dynamo EyeboltNot to be used with inclined ropes, chains or slings

Collar Eyebolt

Part 4b - Mechanical HandlingPart 4b - Mechanical Handling

14

Eyebolts and Shackles

Diagrams Copyright © LEEA 2011Used by permission

Eyebolt with Link

Shackles

Part 4b - Mechanical HandlingPart 4b - Mechanical Handling

15

Slings

Diagrams Copyright © LEEA 2011Used by permission

Wire Rope Sling

Woven Webbing Sling

Part 4b - Mechanical HandlingPart 4b - Mechanical Handling

16Diagrams Copyright © LEEA 2011Used by permission

Slings and Spreader Beams

Round Sling

Lifting Beam and Spreader

Lifting Beams• Usually built in at a client's premises• They should have a valid certificate of Thorough Examination• Must not be used unless they are clearly marked with SWL• Must be free from other defects such as heavy corrosion, in

loose or cracked brickwork, bent, distorted or any other defect leading you to doubt the integrity of the beam.

• In these circumstances the beam must be retested before it can be used

Part 4b - Mechanical HandlingPart 4b - Mechanical Handling

17

Thank you for Attending

Any Questions?

Part 4b - Mechanical HandlingPart 4b - Mechanical Handling

18