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Never
use trolleys on damaged or distorted beams.
Never
force or wedge hooks of lifting appliances into the attachment shackle.
Never
attach a load, hoist or any other object to any part of the trolley other than the anchor point.
Never
allow a load attached to the trolley to swing or spin unintentionally.
Never
work under suspended loads.
3. Inspection, Examination and Maintenance
According to national and international accident prevention and safety regulations (for example LOLER for the UK), hoisting
equipment must be inspected:
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in accordance with the risk assessment of the operating company
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prior to initial operation
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before the unit is put into service for any subsequent use
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after substantial changes
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however, at least once per year, by a competent person.
Note: Actual operating conditions (e.g. operation in galvanizing facilities) can dictate shorter inspection intervals.
The intervals of inspection must be determined by the individual application and are based upon the type of service to which
the trolley will be subjected.
Prior to initial operation, before it is put into operation again and after substantial changes
Before the unit is put into operation, for the first time, for a subsequent use or after substantial repair or modification, unless
you have received physical evidence that a thorough examination has been carried out which shows that the trolley is safe to
use, it should be thoroughly examined by a competent person in compliance with applicable statutory regulations.
Typical pre-use inspection will consist of a visual inspection and a function check. These inspections are intended to establish
that the trolley is in a safe condition, has been set up appropriately and is ready for operation, and that any defects or damage
are detected and eliminated.
Inspect the trolley for operation warning notices and legibility. Deficiencies should be noted and brought to the attention of
supervisors. Be sure defective trolleys are tagged and taken out of service until repairs are made. Under no circumstances
should you operate a malfunctioning trolley.
The following checks should be carried out before starting work:
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Inspect the unit for visual defects, e.g. deformations, damage, cracks, wear and corrosion marks.
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Check that the name plate/label showing the trolley capacity is attached and clearly legible.
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Check lubrication and lubricate if necessary.
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Examine the wheel treads and flanges for wear and damage.
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Check for insecure wheels and axle pins.
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Examine the load shackle and anchor pin for damage and distortion.
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Check for worn or chipped drive gears.
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Examine side frame for wear, damage and distortion.
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Examine adjusting screw for damaged threads and distortion.
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Examine adjusting screw handle for distortion and loose bar end stops.
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Examine locking handle for damage and distortion.
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Check for loose or missing nuts and for missing split pins.
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Examine for corrosion.
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Examine for illegible markings.
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In the case of a trolley in-situ, examine the beam to which the trolley is attached for any distortion.
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