| Safety Warnings |
| *Important – Read Warnings Before Using This Web
Site |
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All products are sold with the understanding that the purchaser is familiar with
their safe use and correct application. Peak Trading Corporation assumes no
responsibility for the use or misapplication of any product it sells.
Responsibility for design and use decisions rests with the user. |
Important Warnings |
Remember: any product will break if abused,
misused or overused. Therefore:
Never exceed the work load limit.
Match components properly.
Keep out from under a raised load.
Avoid shock loads.
Inspect products regularly.
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Work Load Limits |
| Never exceed the work load limit (WLL), safe
working load (SWL), or rated capacity. The work load limit is the maximum load
which should never be applied to the product, even when the product is new and
when the load is uniformly applied – straight line pull only. Avoid side
loading. All ratings are based upon usual environmental conditions, and
consideration must be given to unusual conditions such as high or low
temperatures, chemical solutions or vapors, prolonged immersion in salt water,
etc. Such conditions, or high-risk applications may necessitate reducing the
working load capacity. Work load limit will not apply if product has been
welded or otherwise modified. |
Matching of Components |
| Components must match. Make certain that
components such as hooks, links, shackles, etc., used with wire rope (or chain
or cordage), are of suitable material and strength to provide adequate safety
protection. Attachments must be properly installed and must have a work load
limit at least equal to the products with which they are used. Remember – any
chain is only as strong as its weakest link. |
Raised Load |
Keep out from under a raised load. Take notice of
the recommendation from the National Safety Council Accident Prevention manual
concerning all lifting operations:
"All employees working at cranes and hoists or assisting in hooking or
arranging a load should be instructed to keep out from under the load. From a
safety standpoint, one factor is paramount: Conduct all lifting operations in
such a manner, that if there were an equipment failure, no personnel would be
injured. This means keep out from under a raised load and keep out of the line
of force of any load."
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| Shock Loads |
| Avoid impacting, jerking, or swinging of a load –
Work Load Limit will not apply. A shock load is generally significantly greater
than the static load. Avoid shock loads.
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Regular Inspection |
| Inspect products regularly for visible damage,
cracks, wear, elongation, rust, etc. Protect all products from corrosion. No
product can keep operating at its rated capacity indefinitely. Periodic
inspections help determine when to replace a product and reduce rigging
hazards. Keep inspection records to help pinpoint problems and to insure
periodic inspection intervals. |
| Frequency of inspection will depend on
environmental conditions, application, storage of object prior to use,
frequency of use, whether or not life, limb, or valuable property are at risk,
etc. When in doubt inspect products prior to each use. Carefully check each
item for wear, deformation, cracks or elongation – a sure sign of imminent
failure. Immediately withdraw such items from service. |
| Rust damage is another potential hazard. When in
doubt about the extent of corrosion or other damage, withdraw the items from
service. |
| Destroy, rather than discard, items that have
been judged defective. They might be used by someone not aware of the hazard of
the defect. |