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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