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Saturday, April 4, 2009

Blocking Raised Equipment Safely from the MSHA Safety Log:

Blocking Raised Equipment Safely

Good practices to observe while
working on raised equipment.


* Prepare the supporting ground or floor surface with bearing plates or floor surface with bearing plates or blocks to ensure stability of the load.

* Clear sufficient working space around the equipment.

* Use only wood blocks that are solid; discard blocks with twists or decay.

* Inspect blocks and jack stands during loading and correct any signs of shifting or tilting.

* Metal to metal contact may cause equipment to shift or slide, use proper blocking materials and keep the load level.

* Ensure that all chains and slings are properly rated for the load, are in good condition, and have safety catches as needed.



1 comment:

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