[Feima Lifting Safety Classroom] Strictly adhere to lifting regulations and uphold the safety baseline in hoisting operations.

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26-07-24

Lifting and hoisting operations are classified as high-risk special tasks; improper procedures, equipment defects, and on-site oversights are all major contributors to safety accidents. Ensuring workplace safety is the bottom line of industrial operations and the core principle that Henan Feima Lifting Machinery Group Co., Ltd. has consistently upheld.

With years of dedicated expertise in the lifting industry, Feima Lifting focuses on the R&D, manufacturing, and maintenance of high‑quality lifting equipment, always prioritizing safety, adhering to standardized procedures, and proactively preventing potential hazards. Today, we’ve distilled the core safety guidelines for lifting operations—packed with essential information that all professionals in the rigging and hoisting fields must firmly remember and strictly follow.

Pre-job inspection: Ensure that no equipment with hidden hazards is put into service.

Prior to lifting operations, a comprehensive inspection must be conducted; no hazards may remain unresolved—work shall not commence under any circumstances.

1. Inspection of Critical Components

Inspect core components such as the hook, wire rope, brakes, and limit switches to ensure there are no cracks, severe wear, or broken wires or strands. Verify that safety limit devices, braking systems, and alarm systems are responsive and functioning properly; equipment with malfunctioning or inoperative safety features must not be operated under any circumstances.

2. Lifting Gear and Rigging Inspection

Select appropriate lifting slings and rigging in accordance with the load specifications; do not use damaged or aged slings. Protect sharp edges on lifted loads, secure materials firmly, and prevent loose or overloaded lifting operations.

3. Workplace Environment Inspection

Clear obstacles from the site, establish a cordon, and evacuate unauthorized personnel. Under adverse weather conditions such as wind of Force 6 or higher, heavy rain, or dense fog, outdoor lifting operations are prohibited.

Workplace Compliance: Zero Violations Through Standardized Operations

Standardized procedures are key to preventing lifting accidents; adhere strictly to operational standards throughout the entire process.

1. Personnel shall be certified and qualified to work.

Drivers, riggers, and signalers must be certified and work only with proper credentials; a dedicated on-site supervisor shall be assigned to provide unified command. When signals are unclear or instructions are ambiguous, operations must be halted immediately, and blind execution of tasks is strictly prohibited.

2. Strictly adhere to the trial lift.

Prior to the formal lift, raise the load 20–30 cm off the ground, inspect the rigging and load‑bearing conditions, and verify that the equipment is operating normally. Only proceed with the official hoisting once all potential hazards have been confirmed to be eliminated.

3. Smooth and uniform-speed operation

Lifting, slewing, and lowering must be performed smoothly and at a slow pace; abrupt starts and stops, as well as sudden pulls or sharp turns, are prohibited. No personnel are allowed to stand beneath the suspended load, and it is forbidden to hoist loads over people or equipment.

Ten “No-Lift” Rules: Ten Red-Line Prohibitions That Must Never Be Crossed

All lifting personnel must thoroughly memorize the “Ten No-Lift” rules and strictly adhere to safety standards.

1. Do not lift if there is no operator or if the signals are unclear.

2. Do not lift if the weight is unknown or exceeds the rated capacity.

3. Do not lift if the load is not securely tied, the center of gravity is unstable, or there is no protective guard.

4. If lifting attachments or rigging are damaged or have failed, do not lift.

5. Do not lift if there are people beneath the load.

6. Do not lift if the safety device is malfunctioning.

7. Do not lift loads that are slanted, skewed, or improperly secured.

8. Do not lift fixed or heavily adhered objects by force.

9. Do not lift in conditions of poor visibility, insufficient lighting, or adverse weather.

10. When multiple cranes are used in tandem without a proper plan or with improper coordination, do not lift.

Pegasus Crane: Safeguarding Safe Production with Quality

Safety stems from high‑quality equipment and, even more so, from standardized management. At Feima Crane, we rigorously enforce safety standards across the entire process—from production and quality inspection to equipment installation and after‑sales training. All our products comply with national safety regulations for special‑purpose machinery, effectively eliminating potential safety hazards at the source.

We go beyond providing high-quality lifting equipment; we also continuously promote safety‑focused operational practices and deliver standardized work procedures, helping the industry strengthen its safety safeguards.

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