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Entertainment chain hoist

A powered or manual hoist using load chain to lift or suspend entertainment-production equipment.

Also known as: chain motor, motor

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Hazards

  • A powered or manual hoist using load chain to lift or suspend entertainment-production equipment.

Controls

  • Selection and use require rated capacity, duty and control suitability, inspection, support verification, load monitoring, qualified riggers, and compliance with entertainment-hoist standards.

Personal protective equipment

  • Select task-specific PPE only after hazards and higher-order controls have been evaluated.

Regional considerations

  • Applicable law, permits, collective agreements, venue rules, and qualified-person decisions take precedence.

In practice

Selection and use require rated capacity, duty and control suitability, inspection, support verification, load monitoring, qualified riggers, and compliance with entertainment-hoist standards.

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