10 Don’ts of Lifting

The “Ten Don’ts” of lifting equipment include the following aspects:

1. No Overloading: It is strictly prohibited to lift loads that exceed the rated capacity or to lift significant components and equipment with unknown weights to prevent equipment damage or accidents.
2. No Slanting or Angled Lifting: During lifting operations, it is essential to ensure that the load is vertical, avoiding slanting or angled lifting to prevent load displacement or loss of balance.
3. No Insecurely Bundled Loads: If the load is not securely tied, it may fall or shift during the lifting process, increasing risk.
4. No Unclear or Illegal Signals: If the command signals are unclear or there is illegal directing, it may lead to operational errors, increasing risk.
5. No Sharp Edges Without Protective Measures: If the load has sharp edges and no appropriate protective measures are taken, it may damage the lifting cables or cause personal injury.
6. No Standing on Loads or Presence of Moving Objects: It is prohibited for people to stand on the load or for moving objects to be present on the load to prevent accidental falls or collisions.
7. No Lifting Buried Components: If components are buried underground and the situation is unclear, it may damage equipment or cause personal injury.
8. No Incomplete or Unresponsive Safety Devices: The safety devices of cranes must be complete, intact, and responsive; otherwise, they may lose their protective function and increase risk.
9. No Poor Lighting or Unclear Visibility: In insufficient lighting conditions, unclear visibility may lead to operational errors, increasing risk.
10. No Lifting in Severe Weather Conditions: Lifting operations should not be conducted in severe weather conditions, such as winds above level six, to prevent accidents caused by wind force.

These principles aim to ensure the safety of lifting operations, reduce the likelihood of accidents, and protect personnel and equipment.