RISK ASSESSMENT
QPP147 Section 2 Rev. March 07
D. HAZARDS WHEN
OPERATING THE WINCH
RISK CONTROLS & GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
D1. Dropping of excessive load D1. Choose a hook and wire rope parts of line suitable for the mass of the load from the rated lifting capacity
table.
D2. Dropping of excessive load or
reduced stability.
D2. When lifting a load, pause briefly after the load has just left the ground to check whether it is safe to
continue.
D3. Entanglement of wire rope on
the winch drum.
D3. When unwinding do not allow the hook to touch the ground. If the hook touches the ground, the wire rope
on the winch drum can get tangled.
D4. Collision with rotating load due
to twisted wire rope.
D4. If the wire rope gets twisted and causes the hook to rotate, untwist the rope before starting work.
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