Hoist Risk Assessment

Has the main lift chain been replaced in the last 12 months

Is the control button located where the operator can see the full travel distance of the hoist

Does the hoist have a hold to run control button

Is there a bin locking mechanism on the hoist and is it functioning correctly

Has an insurance inspection been completed in the last 12 months

Is there a physical separation bar in place to prevent operator standing within the raise / lower zone when the hoist is being operated

Is there a written standard operating procedure in place

Have the operators been trained against the SOP

Is there a start up check sheet for this hoist

Is the testing of the locking mechanism included on the start up check sheet

Has the start up check sheet been completed for today

Is there an emergency stop fitted to the hoist

Does the hoist descend at or less than 0.2 metres per second

Does the hoist have a maximum load limit displayed

Are there any additional safety controls fitted to the hoist

Is there an interlocked cage enclosing the hoist

Is there a load restraint frame (for lower hoist such as pastry scrap hoists)