Weitz Personnel Hoist Daily Inspections

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  Safety Requirements Personnel Hoists
  
  
  1. Before placing a personnel hoist (Buck Hoist) into service, a drop test must be completed and satisfactory. An inspector employed by the enforcing authority shall witness inspections and load tests.
  2. No person shall be allowed to ride in or on the hoist, while an over speed test is performed. Weitz shall post a “NO Riders” sign at personnel hoist car.
  3. Only qualified and authorized operators shall operate personnel hoists. Weitz shall ensure the operators are knowledgeable and capable of performing the duties outlined in the inspection logs.
  4. All landing platforms where people may be exposed to falling objects shall be provided with solid overhead protection made of two inch (5.08cm) planking or equivalent.
  5. Hoist way landing entrance shall be marked. Marks shall consist of black and yellow stripes.
  6. A fire extinguisher shall be made available and a “No Smoking” sign shall be posted.
  7. Personnel Hoist cars shall have lighting at a minimum of 5-foot candles.
  8. Operators shall conduct a Daily Weitz Buck Hoist inspection.
  9. All personnel hoist deficiencies shall be reported to the Weitz Company immediately and machine shall be taken out of service.
  10. A quarterly inspection is required and shall be documented.
  
  
  
  
  
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• Project Name

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

Inspect motors and cables

• Power indicator lights green?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is wire rope on drum properly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Free from obvious damage to wire rope?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Free of any bird caging?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Inspect basket

• Free from damage to basket?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are pins in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are blocks attached?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are guide rollers in channel guides?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Inspect Rigging

• Free from rigging damage?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are beams and motor in alignment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are enclosures in place and gates functioning?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is wire rope seated in sheave of blocks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Inspect Control Box

• Is up and down button working properly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are control cables plugged in?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is pendant free of damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Inspect Rack

• Visual inspection ok?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Trolley and car rollers ok?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Inspect Struts

• Bolts and nuts in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Inspect power cord

• Are there any visual tears or cuts?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Inspect doors

• Doors in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Signs

• Danger "No Riders allowed" sign posted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Quarterly Inspection

• Drop test conducted and passed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

General notes

• Any items not listed in this inspection?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire extinguisher part of hoisting equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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