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USAGE AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
LIFT BEAMS
INSTRUCTIONS FOR
USAGE AND SAFETY
FROM LIFTBEAMS.COM V1.0 V/13
Identified Preventive Measures
Suspend the suspension beams from the lashing points
indicated for this purpose
Do not use the beams in case deteriorated or defective
material is detected.
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The auxiliary elements of elevation will have locking
devices to avoid unvoluntary unlashing of the cargo
Use suspension elements according to the following rules
and regulations:
EN 818-4
EN 818-5
EN 13414-1
Cargo Falls EN 1492-1
EN 1492-2
Cargo well secured
Shackles and slings well secured
Suspend the cargo from above its gravity center
Avoid abrupt stops and jerks while using the beam
Do not draw the cargo obliquiely
Maintain the suspension beam perfectly fastened,
supported or suspended.
Maintain the horizontal of the suspension beam.
Stability Maximum inclination 6º
Suspend the cargo from above its gravity center.
Store the suspension beam in a horizontal position.
USAGE AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FROM LIFTBEAMS.COM V1.0 V/13
Identified Risks Preventive measures
-Maintain the visibility while operating with the equipment
-If not possible, use sign alling operators
-Do not stay below suspended cargo
-Mark with buoys the working area
Aplastamiento -Do not enter the working area unless you are an operator
Crushing/injuries
-Pay attention to the suspension beam when elevated,
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both when it goes with cargo and when not.
-Do not store and position the suspension beam in a
vertical position.
-Mind injurinies of hands and feet while mounting or
demounting the beam.
-Suspend and manipulate the beam by the rings. Do not
take by hand
-Mind the ergonomics principles
Posturas incorrectas
Incorrect positions -Make sure the beam is suspended with the cargo already
secured
- Do not exceed the allowed SWL.
-Take care the equipment does not collide against persons
or objects.
Golpes y colisiones -Avoid abrupt stops and jerks while operating it.
Collisions
-Watch carefully the suspension beam when elevated,
both when loaded and when not.
-Maintain the working area clean and clear
Falls at the same level - Always pay attention to the position of the suspension
beam
-Do not use the beam to transport people
Falls from different levels -To manipulate cargo above 2m high, use harness or take
prevention measures.
USAGE AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FROM LIFTBEAMS.COM V1.0 V/13
SECURITY EQUIPMENT
The operators must wear the obligatory security equipment
throughout the whole opertation (use harness when
necessary)
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USAGE AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FROM LIFTBEAMS.COM V1.0 V/13
CHECK – UP BEFORE OPERATIONS
Before operation, the state of the elevation elements (shackles, slings,
wires, hooks, hammerlocks) must be checked always. If they are not in
perfect conditions, they must be replaced by new ones.
This is a non-binding commercial document subject to changes in legislation and regulations for Handling & Elevation.
The elelvation elements must comply with the following rules and
regulations:
• EN 818-4
• EN 818-5
• EN 13414-1
• EN 1492-1
• EN 1492-2
USAGE AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FROM LIFTBEAMS.COM V1.0 V/13
CARGO STABILITY
ESTABILIDAD DE LA CARGA
Avoid lack of stability of the cargo. For this, do not EVER suspend
it from below its gravity center.
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The cargo, UNLESS THE CONTRARY IS INDICATED, must be
balanced. The beam cannot exceed 6º inclination with respect
to the horizontal.
USAGE AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FROM LIFTBEAMS.COM V1.0 V/13
OPERATIONAL PROCEEDINGS
OPERATIVA
The elevation of people with the beams is strictly forbidden.
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The personnel who manipulates the beam must be always
ATTENTIVE to the situation of the beam, both when loaded
and when not.
USAGE AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FROM LIFTBEAMS.COM V1.0 V/13
This is a non-binding commercial document subject to changes in legislation and regulations for Handling & Elevation.
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USAGE AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FROM LIFTBEAMS.COM V1.0 V/13
