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Hoist Pre-Operational Safety Inspection

By using this pre-operation checklist, it will help you minimize project delays and unproductivity, lower maintenance costs, and reduce recurring problems.
MaintainX
07/21/2022

Hoist Pre-Operational Safety Inspection

By using this pre-operation checklist, it will help you minimize project delays and unproductivity, lower maintenance costs, and reduce recurring problems.

    Checking the Condition of your Hoist Control

    Before operating a hoist, it’s important to check the condition of the pendant housing, buttons, and cables. Look for cracks, loose wires, and frays – anything that appears to be abnormal or unsafe. Specific areas to check include:

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    Checking Hoist Control Buttons: Markings & Operation

    This test is one of the pre-operational tests you should always conduct before using a powered hoist.

    A few warnings to keep in mind before you test the pendant’s operation:

    Once you have taken these safety precautions, you are ready to operate and test the hoist controls. Just a quick check-in each direction is sufficient for this portion of the inspection. There is no need for extreme movements. To check for proper operation, follow the steps below:

    Test the bridge to ensure it moves as specified on the pendant.

    Once you have ensured the controls are clearly marked and functioning properly, you are ready to operate your hoist. Remember, if at any time in the future these issues are found with your control pendant, the hoist should be taken out of service until the controls are repaired.

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