Write a toolbox talk on The of appropriate lifting attachments when moving and unloading 1000 lb packer

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CCOHS CCHST Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety Centre canadien d'hygiène et de sécurité au travail Materials Handling # Materials Handling - Slinging on Overhead Crane Hooks On this page How should be done when slinging a load onto a crane hook? What should be avoided when slinging a load? ## How should be done when slinging a load onto a crane hook? - Make sure you have the required training, qualifications, or certification as determined by your jurisdiction to operate the crane or to act as a slinger or signaller. - Visually inspect the crane before use. - Determine the weight of the load to be lifted. - Develop and follow an approved lift plan, which should outline how the load will be rigged, identifying the appropriate slings and rigging hardware for the type and weight of the load, considering the hitching method, the working load limit, and other factors that could impact the lift. - Select the right sling for each job using the manufacturer's tables. A slinger must be familiar with these tables showing the safe capacities of slings. (A slinger or rigger is the person who hooks loads onto cranes using various types of slings.) - Inspect each item of lifting equipment before and after lifts. - Tag defective slings and dispose of damaged ones. - Certain lifts may require the use of a signaller, especially when the operator's view is obstructed, during high risk lifts, or if there are other safety concerns. - Make clear signals according to standard signals. Refer to Materials Handling - Crane and Hoist Hand Signals for examples. Make sure the signaller and operator know what each signal means. - Signal the crane operator from only one designated signaler who is in charge of lift. The only exception is a stop signal. Materials Handling - Slinging on Overhead Crane Hooks CCOHS

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# RIGGING SAFETY Date Published: 05/15/2025 # Rigging Safety It is crucial to properly rig and secure loads as poorly rigged loads may become unbalanced and fall, causing severe consequences. Additionally, rigging hardware may fail under excessive loads, which can also be catastrophic. Certain training and experience are required to rig a load. A qualified rigger is necessary during any hoisting activity used for the assembly or disassembly of a crane. They are also required whenever a worker is engaged in hooking, unhooking, guiding a load, or making an initial connection of a load to a component or structure within the fall zone. Note: Fall zone means the area (including but not limited to the area directly beneath the load) in which it is reasonably foreseeable that partially or completely suspended materials could fall in the event of an accident. ## WHAT IS RIGGING? to Rigging is the process of fastening a load to a lifting device, such as a crane. In order to rig a load properly, riggers need to be able to make calculations determine the weight of the load and the best method to use for rigging it. This may involve using ropes, chains, slings, shackles, lifting attachments, or other equipment. To prevent dangerous movement of the load during transportation, a tagline may be used to control it. Finally, the load will be safely landed. ## RIGGING HAZARDS The following are some hazards with rigging a load: • An improperly rigged load may cause a failure in the rigging equipment and thus cause the load to drop. • Failure to rig the load to its center of gravity may cause the load to be hoisted unlevel, add extra strain to the rigging, and, in some cases, cause the load to fall out of the rigging. • An improperly - rigged load may add strain/force to the load and cause damage to the load. • Hands or fingers can get injured by pinch points when taking up the strain of the rigging or when landing loads. ## GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR RIGGING • Ensur…

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# Occupational Safety and Health Administration (cont.) ## 1926.251(a) (cont.) - 1926.251(a)(2)(iii) Not be used without affixed, legible identification markings, required by paragraph (a)(2)(i) of this section. - 1926.251(a)(3) Rigging equipment, when not in use, shall be removed from the immediate work area so as not to present a hazard to employees. - 1926.251(a)(4) Special custom design grabs, hooks, clamps, or other lifting accessories, for such units as modular panels, prefabricated structures and similar materials, shall be marked to indicate the safe working loads and shall be proof-tested prior to use to 125 percent of their rated load. - 1926.251(a)(5) Scope. This section applies to slings used in conjunction with other material handling equipment for the movement of material by hoisting, in employments covered by this part. The types of slings covered are those made from alloy steel chain, wire rope, metal mesh, natural or synthetic fiber rope (conventional three strand construction), and synthetic web (nylon, polyester, and polypropylene). - 1926.251(a)(6) Inspections. Each day before being used, the sling and all fastenings and attachments shall be inspected for damage or defects by a competent person designated by the employer. Additional inspections shall be performed during sling use, where service conditions warrant. Damaged or defective slings shall be immediately removed from service. 1926.251(b) - Alloy steel chains. ## 1926.251(b)(1) Welded alloy steel chain slings shall have permanently affixed durable identification stating size, grade, rated capacity, and sling manufacturer. - 1926.251(b)(2) Hooks, rings, oblong links, pear-shaped links, welded or mechanical coupling links, or other attachments, when used with alloy steel chains, shall have a rated capacity at least equal to that of the chain. Submit Feedback

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# Chapter 10 - Stowing and Transporting (cont.) ## AWarning (cont.) Chapter 10 - Stowing and Transporting Lifting Lugs Tie-Down Lugs Figure 10.5 - Front of Machine 10. Remove the wheel chocks and use the winch to position the aerial platform on the transport vehicle. ## AWarning The aerial platform is free to move when the brakes are released. Death or serious injury could result. Re-enable the brakes before operating the aerial platform. 11. After moving the aerial platform, using a 5 mm Allen wrench turn the inner plugs as far as possible coun- terclockwise and the outer plugs as far as possible clockwise and replace the thread protector (refer to Figure 10.4). - Turn the nuts alternately in 1/2 turn increments to insure uniform adjustment and prevent binding. 12. After unloading the aerial platform from the transport vehicle, verify that the drive system and brakes oper- ate properly before operating the aerial platform. ## Hoisting Use a four point sling arrangement attached to the lifting lugs when hoisting the aerial platform. Machine damage can occur if the sling is attached anywhere else. ## AWarning The potential for an accident increases when the aerial platform is lifted using improper equipment and/or lifting techniques. Death or serious injury could result from such accidents. Use proper equip- ment and lifting techniques when lifting the aerial platform. Know the weight of the aerial platform and the capacity of the lifting devices before hoisting. • Lifting devices include the hoist or crane, chains, straps, cables, hooks, sheaves, shackles, slings, and other hardware used to support the machine. • The empty vehicle weight is stamped on the serial number placard and is listed in Chapter 2. The user assumes all responsibility for: . Making sure the equipment used is capable of sup- porting the weight of the aerial platform. - Making sure all manufacturer's instructions and warn- ings, regulations and safety rules of their emp…