Falling loads

From the above it is evident that over most of their operating ranges, Diesels discharge sufficient oxygen so that one can literally inhale pure Diesel exhaust and survive. The smell will be brutally unpleasant, but not harmful. From idle to at least 3/4 of fall load, Diesel exhaust contains sufficient oxygen to sustain human life for at least half an hour. 

Another hazard type is falling loads. Materials may fall on people and cause injury or they may fall on property and cause damage. A load may shift during movement and tip over. Poorly rigged, restrained, or anchored loads may fall. 

Most deaths in trenches are due to cave-ins. Other risks include falls, electrocution, falling loads, hazardous oxygen and... 

Falling loads pose an extreme hazard to operators and nearby workers. Never exceed the load size and weight capacity of the crane. If you re unsure about your crane s capacity for size and weight, calculate the weight to ensure it meets the safety parameters. Load-indicating devices (called load moment devices) can prevent an accidental overload. Be sure to properly secure the loads to be lifted. Before the work begins, inspect the slings, chains, and hooks that will be used to lift and secure the load. 

Employees can be exposed to various hazards when these products or services are delivered or rendered, such as being crushed by falling loads, struck by vehicles, exposed to hazardous chemicals, and workplace violence. 

Releases of toxic, corrosive and flammable material Collapsing or falling loads Biological agents On site transport accidents Electromagnetic interference... 

APIOOO SSCs are justified against collapsing or falling loads generally via their seismic justification, which is required to show that they have been located at a safe distance from dropped loads or can withstand their impact. Sub-section 4.4.2 of this PCSR addresses the... 

Collapsing or falling loads Assessment of External Hazards... 

Let me offer some examples of what would be included on an incident log. Let s say a crane dropped its load. The falling load did not result in injury to anyone, and the material that was dropped was not damaged. Even though no injury occurred, this accident could be referred to as a close call and should be included on the incident log. An incident investigation would take place, and reasons for the failure and ways to prevent a recurrence would be forthcoming and implemented. 

Crane latches are needed on crane hooks to provide more safety for those handling loads with cranes or hoists. The purpose of the safety latch on the crane hook is to prevent inadvertent disconnection of the load. A falling load can be deadly. Immediate repair of defective latches is a must for proper employee safeguarding. Crane or hoist hooks that are not equipped with safety latches can be made safer by installing this device. Never weld, drill into, drill through, or modify a crane hook this could cause failure of the hook. Contact the manufacturer of the hook so the proper size of latch can be mounted on the hook, or purchase crane hooks that include special swivel latches for maximum safety. Cranes and hoists can be used in a warehouse to lift product or batteries. 

Overhead guards are designed to protect operators from falling loads such as boxes, bags, etc. It is not intended to protect an operator from a falling capacity load. In addition, the overhead guard must not be considered as a rollover bar. Do not place product on the overhead guard. 

Pedestrian was struck and killed by a falling load from a lift truck. 

Pedestrian injuries occur as a result of being involved in incidents from a variety of pieces of equipment. Counterbalanced forklifts, narrow-aisle units, powered pallet trucks, stock-chasers, and order-pickers all play their parts in contributing to pedestrian injury. The individual can be struck by the counterweight, the forks, a falling load from the vehicle, loads which were knocked off racking or knocked over, and moving loads. 

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