Lifting heavy components
WARNING
Careless handling of heavy components can lead to serious per‐
sonal injury and material damage.
Use only type approved lifting tools or other devices to move heavy
components. Make sure that the device is stable and intact.
Risks
Unsuitable lift slings, straps, and so on, may break or slip.
The centre of gravity (balance point) of the component can change
during the course of the work, and the component may then make
unexpected movements which can cause severe personal injuries
and material damage.
A component lifted with lifting equipment can start to turn if the com‐
ponent balance is upset.
A component lifted using an overhead crane may start to swing
back and forth, which can cause a risk of injury.
Precautions
Lift using a lifting device.
•
Use lifting tools or equipment, especially when such equipment
is available for specific work operations.
If lifting must be performed without a lifting device:
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Keep the object near to your body when lifting.
•
Keep your back straight. Raise and lower with your legs and
arms, do not bend your back. Do not rotate your body while lift‐
ing. Ask for assistance in advance.
•
Wear gloves. Gloves provide good protection against minor
crushing injuries and cuts to fingers.
•
Always wear protective shoes.
Vibration
In case of long-term use of vibrating tools, for example, screwdrivers
or grinders, injuries may be sustained as vibrations are transmitted
from tools to hands. This happens especially when the fingers are
cold.
Precautions
•
Use heavy gloves to protect against cold and vibrations.
•
Do not continuously perform tasks that cause vibration to give
your body time to rest.
•
Change your working position and grip while working so that
your body is not stressed in only one position by the vibrations.
Noise
Noise louder than 85 dB (A) that lasts longer than 8 hours is consid‐
ered harmful to hearing. Tones at high frequencies are more dam‐
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