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l�li'iiiiiillllllll V: 01; Sheaves ar.,ording to the manu!acturer's recommendoliony. { • Never use a hoist line to "tide" up the mast (derrick) of a drill is When stuck tools at similar loads cannot be raised wit!t a hoist, ( rig. disconnect the hoist line and connect the'stuck tools directly to the • Repir,cement wire ropes should conform to the drill rig manuioc- feed mechanism of the drill. Do not use hydraulic leveling iocks far } turer's specifications, added pull to the hoist line or the feed mechanism of she drill. • When attempting to pull out a mired down vehicle or drill rig car. . vier, only use a winch on the (rant or rear of the vehicle and stay as 15. Safe Use Of Cathoad And Rope Hoists for as possible away from the wire rope. Do not attempt to use tool The following solely procedures should be employed when using 2 hoists to pull out a mired down vehicle or drill rig carrier. a emheod hoist, z k .s it Minimize shock loading of a wire rope — apply loads smoothly • Keep the cotheod clean and free of rust and oil and/or grease. and steadily. The calhead should be cleaned with a wire brush if 2t becomes rusty. • Avoid sudden loading in cold weather. o Check the: cothead periodically, when the engine is nor running, is Never use frozen ropes. for rope wear grooves. If a rope groove forms to a depth greater than • .Protect wire rope from sharp corners or edges. 1.8 in. (3 mm), the calhead should be replaced. • Replace foully guides and rollers. • Always use a clean, dry, sound rope. A wel or oily rope may • Replace worn sheaves or worn sheave bearings.9 "grab" the cothead and rause drill teals or other items tc be rapidly • Replace damaged safety latches on safely hooks before using. hoisted to the lap of the most. • Kno,� the safe working load of the equipment and tackle being • Should the rope "giab" the calhead or otherwise become tongled K used. Never exceed lhi.i limit. in the drum, release the rape and sound an appropriate alarm for all tV,y • Clutches and brakes of hoists should be periodically inspected personnel To rapidly buck away and slay steer. The operator should and felled, also back away and stay clear. If rh,a•ope "grabs" the calhead, and • Know and do not exceed the rated capacity of hooks, rings, tools ate hoisted to the sheaves at the lop of the most, the rope will •E,^ links, swivels, shackles and other lifling olds. often 6reok; releasing The tools. If the tape does not break, stay • Always wear gloves when handling wire ropes, clear of The drill rig until the operator cautiously returns to turn off • Do nor guide wire rope on hoist drums with your hands, the drill rig, engine and appsapriole oclion is Taken to release lite �'Ee is Following the installation of a new wire rape, first lift a light tools. The operator should Ieep ce.,eful match on the suspended lead fo allow the wire rope to adjust. t tools end should quickly back ow.,y alis.-turning off the engine, it Never carry out any hoisting operations when she weather con. it The rape should always be pralecled from contact with all chem• ditions ate such that hazards to personnel, the public or property ore ical's. Chemicals ion cause deterioration of the rope that may nor be created. visibly delectable. -:ut • Never leave a load suspended in the air when the hoist is um • Never wrap the rape frrm the cothead (or any usher rope, wire attended. - rope or cable on tits drill r l around a hand, wrist, arm, foot, ankle, �4 , • Keep your hands away from hoists, wire rope, hoisting hooks.- jg&leg or any other part of your body. sheaves and pinch points as slack is being taken up and when the • Alwovs maintain o minimum of 18 inches of clearance betwsen laud is being hofslcd. the operating hand and the carhead drum when driving samplers, • Never hoist The load over the head, body or feel of any person• casing or other tools wil% the cothead and rape method. Be aware nel, that the rape advances toward the cothead with each hammer blow as rhosampler or other drilling tool advances into Ilse ground. —26-- —27- 21 27.- 7. - MEM