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TBT Rigging Safety

This document discusses rigging safety on construction sites. It notes that rigging is necessary for efficiency but can pose dangers if not done properly, such as falling objects, falls, crushing, and death. It provides examples of rigging accidents like a passerby being struck by a falling object or a worker being pulled to his death by a failing chain. The document outlines prevention methods such as inspecting rigging equipment before each use, not exceeding load limits, keeping loads balanced and secure, and communicating between levels. Hands and fingers should be kept away from loads and obstructions protected to avoid accidents.

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TBT Rigging Safety

This document discusses rigging safety on construction sites. It notes that rigging is necessary for efficiency but can pose dangers if not done properly, such as falling objects, falls, crushing, and death. It provides examples of rigging accidents like a passerby being struck by a falling object or a worker being pulled to his death by a failing chain. The document outlines prevention methods such as inspecting rigging equipment before each use, not exceeding load limits, keeping loads balanced and secure, and communicating between levels. Hands and fingers should be kept away from loads and obstructions protected to avoid accidents.

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TOOL BOX TALK

Rigging Safety

Description Dangers Examples


Rigging is a necessity for  Falling objects  A passerby is struck by
efficiency in any large scale  Falls a falling object from an
construction project. The  Crushing of limbs insecure load
ability to easily raise or lower  Property damage  A load is nearly flipped
heavy tools of materials saves  Death by an obstruction
time and man power, however between floors due to
it does come with it’s own lack of communication
risks. Improper use of rigging  A uninspected nylon
can easily cause harm to sling fails during
workers, property and can operation and drops
even bring fatalities. the load causing
massive property
damage
 A worker grabs the

Prevention load bearing chain and


is pulled to his death
 The air hoist break fails
 Rigging equipment is to be inspected before use in each shift due to a load that
o Inspect ropes for kinking, crushing or bird caging exceeds maximum
o Inspect for loose or missing nuts, pins or bolts capacity
o Rust, corrosion, cuts, abrasion, broken strands  A chain link is bend by
o Missing hook latch, or malfunctioning latch an unguarded sharp
 Any damaged equipment must be taken out of commission edge
and cannot be used in a rigging operation  A nylon is damaged by
 Maximum load must not be exceeded an unguarded sharp
 Keep load balanced (distribute materials evenly) and secure edge
 If there are any signs of improper operation such as unusual
sounds, break mechanism failing or slipping under load or
appearance of metal shavings during use, seize the rigging
operation
 Insure proper means of communication between levels such
as walkie-talkies and hand signals
 Hoists must be placed so that the operator is able to stand
clear of the load
 Post proper signage and barricades around operation to
protect passersby
 Hands or fingers shall not be placed between slings and load
 Always protect load and it’s components from obstructions
between elevations

20 Dickson St. melabbadi@otonemech.com


(845) 563-4700
Newburgh, NY 12550 www.OtoneMech.com

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