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DOE-STD-1090-96, DOE Standard Hoisting and Rigging Manual ...

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<strong>DOE</strong>-<strong>STD</strong>-I090-<strong>96</strong> (Rev-I)13.6 OPERATIONHook users shall do the following:a. Determine that the weight ofthe load to belifted does not exceed the load rating ofthe hook.b. Avoid shock loading.c. Center the load in the base (bowl or saddle)ofthe hook to prevent point loading ofthe hook.d. Do not usehooks in such a manner as toplace a side- or backload on the hook.e. When using a device to bridge the throatopening ofthe hook, ensure that no portion oftheload is carried by the bridging device.f. Keep h<strong>and</strong>s <strong>and</strong> fmgers from between thehook <strong>and</strong> the load.g. Load duplex (sister) hooks equally on bothsides, unless the hook is specifically designed forsingle loading.h. Do not load the pinhole in duplex (sister)hooks beyond the rated load ofthe hook.13-9Chapter 13Load Hooks

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