4. Lower the plate slowly onto the edge of the secured wood block.
5. Continue to slowly lower the plate until it tips over towards the work surface.
6. Lay the plate down on the work surface.
4.1.1.2 Picking Up Plates Using a Single Lifting Point
When lifting a plate that has been laid down using a single lifting point, the lifting device may go
slack just as the load is in its full vertical position. This may cause the plate to swing over-center in
the opposite direction.
To prevent this from happening, do the following:
WARNING!
Crushing hazard – risk of death or serious injury. Inadequate lifting equipment can fail and
could cause death or serious injury. Make sure all lifting equipment is rated for the load and
in safe operating condition.
1. Install a lift bar or swivel hoist ring and connect it to an overhead lifting device.
• For information about lifting using a lift bar, refer to Section 4.1.3.
• For information about lifting using swivel hoist rings, refer to Section 4.1.4.
2. Secure a wood block to the work surface near the foot of the plate. This will prevent the plate
from going over-center.
Figure 4-2: Picking Up a Plate
1. Overhead Lifting Device 2. Wood Block
3. Lift the plate until it touches the secured wood block.
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