Type of lifter | Knowledge of: |
| • | Any special operations or precautions; |
All lifters | • | Manufacturer's suggested operating procedures; |
| • | Storage requirements of the lifter to protect it from damage. |
Structural and mechanical | • | Application of the lifter to the load and adjustments, if any, that adapt the lifter to various sizes or kinds of loads; |
| • | Condition of the load, such as but not limited to: |
Vacuum | | ■ | Balance; |
| | ■ | Surface cleanliness; |
Close proximity | | ■ | Flatness; |
Lifting magnets | | ■ | Bending; |
| | ■ | Load thickness. |
Remotely operated lifting magnets | • | Not exceeding the rated load of the lifting device nor the capacity of the hoisting equipment by the combined weight of the load, lifting device, and rigging; |
| • | The proper attachment of adapters to lifting for special load handling. |
Vacuum | • | Charging of battery (if applicable); |
Close proximity lifting magnets | • | The use and understanding of: |
| | ■ | Meters; |
| | ■ | Alarms. |
Remotely operated lifting magnets | | | |
It is recommended that the operator demonstrates the ability to operate the lifter safely and as outlined above prior to using the lifter. |