(1) You must discard any three foot length of chain if at any time it is found to have stretched 1/3rd the length of a link.
(2) You must not place bolts or nails between two links to shorten chains.
(3) You must not splice broken chains by inserting a bolt between two links with the heads of the bolt and the nut sustaining the load, or pass one link through another and insert a bolt or nail to hold it.
(4) You must ensure that annealing of chains is done in properly equipped annealing furnaces and under the direct supervision of a competent person thoroughly versed in heat treating wherever annealing of chains is attempted.
(5) You must periodically inspect cables. You must file a copy of the report of the inspections of each running cable in a place readily accessible to the department, or authorized representative.
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crane signals
1. | You must not remove the load or the crane unless you understand the floor signal clearly. |
2. | You must be careful that the load does not swing to injure your hook-on man/woman or other floorpersons; make certain they are in the clear. |
3. | When raising or lowering the load, you must see that it will safely clear adjacent stockpiles or machinery. |
4. | You must never pick up a load greater than the capacity of your crane. In case of doubt, call your foreperson. |
5. | You must never do ANYTHING that is not safe. |
6. | You must cooperate with your hook-on or floorperson. You and he/she are a team handling a valuable piece of equipment—Never let it become a hazard. |