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Step 4
: Move the coil hook into position above the load. Lower the hook and adjust its location so that
the bracket weldment can pass through the center of the coil/load.
DO NOT push or pull the coil hook so that the hoist chain/rope is not vertical. All
horizontal adjustments to the position of the coil must be accomplished by moving the trolley. This is
important because any deflection of the chain/rope from straight up-and-down will cause the load to swing
when lifted. A swinging load may cause serious personal injuries.
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Step 5: Make sure that the load will remain stable when lifted. Grasp the hook, preferably by the handle
to avoid the possibility that the load may contact and injure your fingers. You may grasp the hook as
shown in photo 1 IF you are certain
that the load cannot shift and injure your hand. Raise the load
just a few inches off of the ground (or other supporting surface) to see if it slides on the hook jaw (see
Photograph included with Step 2 on p. 7). If the load slides, return it to the ground/supporting surface and
immobilize it. Reposition the hook to prevent sliding; then raise the object again to check the stability of
the load. DO NOT proceed to the next step until the load is properly stabilized. “Properly stabilized”
means that the load does not slide when lifted.
Step 6: Engage the object. Pass the hook through the center of the coil until the bracket weldment
extends beyond the other side of the load as shown in photo 3 (next page). Steady the hook and load by
grasping the handle. Lift the load to approximately waist height, and maintain a grasp on the handle
(photo 4).
Review all hazard safety messages on p.5, and always follow these rules when using the coil
hook:
1. NEVER lift material over yourself or other persons. Inform persons in the area that you will be using the
hook and make sure that no one is in the starting point, path of travel, or end point.
2. DO NOT press down on the object. Grasp ONLY the handle to stabilize the load while raising, lowering
and/or moving coiled material to a new location.
3. Always stand at arm’s length to the side of the load and hold onto the handle as shown in photos 4-6.
Make sure that your clothing, feet, and all other parts of your body stay out from underneath the load. This
stance allows the operator to exercise some control of the load while maximizing safety.
4. If the object has to be removed from a container or be lifted over an obstacle, continue to grasp the handle.
You MUST use a different device (not the coil hook) if you will not be able to maintain the safe stance
described in Rule 3.
If you are using a motorized trolley to reposition the object:
• DO NOT push or pull on the handle. Allow the trolley to supply all movement. Your hold on the handle
is ONLY a means for stabilizing the load.
If you are using a manual trolley,
• Grasp the handle with one hand. DO NOT push or pull the coiled material in the direction of travel.
Use the hand that grasps the handle to move the trolley in the desired direction.
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