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APPENDIX F<br />

Minimize shock loading of a wire rope - apply loads smoothly and steadily.<br />

Avoid sudden loading in cold weather.<br />

Never use frozen ropes.<br />

Protect wire rope from sharp corners or edges.<br />

Replace faulty guides and rollers.<br />

Replace damaged safety latches on safety hooks before using.<br />

Know the safe working load of the equipment and tackle being used. Never exceed this limit.<br />

Inspect and test clutches and brakes of hoists periodically.<br />

Know and do not exceed the rated capacity of hooks, rings, links, swivels, shackles and other<br />

lifting aids.<br />

Always wear gloves when handling wire ropes.<br />

Do not guide wire rope on hoist drums with your hands.<br />

Following the installation of a new wire rope, first lift a light load to allow the wire rope to<br />

adjust.<br />

Never carry out any hoisting operations when the weather conditions are such that hazards to<br />

personnel, the public, or property are created.<br />

Never leave a load suspended in the air when the hoist is unattended.<br />

Keep your hands away from hoists, wire rope, hoisting hooks, sheaves and pinch points as<br />

slack is being taken up and when the load is being hoisted.<br />

Never hoist the load over the head, body or feet of any personnel.<br />

Never use a hoist line to "ride" up the mast (derrick) of a drill rig.<br />

Replacement wire ropes should conform to the drill rig manufacturer's specifications.<br />

4.5.9.8 Safe Use of Cathead and Rope Hoists<br />

The following safety procedures shall be employed when using a cathead hoist:<br />

Keep the cathead clean and free of rust and oil and/or grease. Clean the cathead with a wire<br />

brush if it becomes rusty.<br />

Check the cathead periodically, when the engine is not running, for rope wear grooves.<br />

Replace the cathead if a rope groove forms to a depth greater than 1/8 inch (3 mm).<br />

Kirtland AFB<br />

Base-Wide Health and Safety Plan F-35 April 2004

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