Atlas Copco XAS 185 CD7 T4F HOP Instruction Manual page 11

the lifting force is applied at an angle to its load axis.
11 For maximum safety and efficiency of the lifting
apparatus all lifting members shall be applied as near to
perpendicular as possible. If required, a lifting beam
shall be applied between hoist, and load.
12 When heavy parts are being lifted with a hoist, it is
strictly forbidden to dwell or pass under the load or in
the space which is liable to be hit if the load or part of
it should topple over or come loose. Never leave a load
hanging on a hoist. Lifting acceleration and retardation
shall be kept within safe limits.
13 A hoist has to be installed in such a way that the object
will be lifted perpendicular. If that is not possible, the
necessary precautions must be taken to prevent load-
swinging, e.g. by using two hoists, each at
approximately the same angle not exceeding 30deg
from the vertical.
14 When using compressed air or inert gas to clean down
equipment, do so with caution and use the appropriate
protection, at least safety glasses, for the operator as
well as for any bystander. Do not apply compressed air
or inert gas to your skin or direct an air or gas stream at
people. Never use it to clean dirt from your clothes.
15 Before blowing compressed air or inert gas through a
hose, ensure that the open end is held securely, so that
it cannot whip and cause injury.
16 When washing parts in or with a cleaning solvent,
provide the required ventilation and use appropriate
protection such as a breathing filter, safety glasses,
rubber apron and gloves, etc.
17 Safety shoes should be compulsory in any workshop
and if there is a risk, however small, of failing objects,
wearing of a safety helmet should be included.
18 If there is a risk of inhaling hazardous gases, fumes or
dust, the respiratory organs must be protected and,
depending on the nature of the hazard, so must the eyes
and skin.
19 Remember that where there is visible dust, the finer,
invisible particles will almost certainly be present too;
but the fact that no dust can be seen is not a reliable
indication that dangerous, invisible dust is not present
in the air.
20 When using cartridge type breathing filter equipment,
ascertain that the correct type of cartridge is used and
that its useful service life is not surpassed.
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