Manual chain hoist

Hazards

• A hand-operated lifting device using load chain and a geared mechanism.

Controls

• Inspect, rig, pull, brake, and store it within rating and manufacturer instructions.

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

Inspect, rig, pull, brake, and store it within rating and manufacturer instructions.

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