Material Hoisting and Personnel Hoists
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Talking points
- Material hoists (buck hoists) are designed for materials only — unless specifically designed and certified for personnel, they must not carry workers.
- Personnel hoists must have interlocked gates at each landing that prevent the door from opening unless the car is at that floor. The car must not move unless all gates are closed.
- Load limits must be posted conspicuously in the car and at every landing. Overloading a hoist can cause cable failure, brake failure, or structural collapse.
- Operators must be trained on the specific hoist they are operating. Inspect controls, brakes, cables, and safety devices before each shift.
- If a hoist makes unusual noises, vibrates excessively, or does not stop smoothly at floor level, shut it down immediately and report it for inspection.
Ask the crew
Is the hoist on this project rated for the loads we are putting on it — and are the gate interlocks working at every floor?
Standards this talk is built on
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