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Hoist motor controller

A control system that commands one or more powered entertainment hoists to move or hold loads.

Also known as: motor control, hoist controller

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Hazards

  • A control system that commands one or more powered entertainment hoists to move or hold loads.

Controls

  • Confirm compatible voltage, phase, connector, direction, limits, emergency stop, grouping, visibility, communications, and operator authorization before movement.

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

Confirm compatible voltage, phase, connector, direction, limits, emergency stop, grouping, visibility, communications, and operator authorization before movement.

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