Stone Slabs Safe Movement

Stone Slab Movement SOP

Acronyms

• LOTO - Lockout/Tagout.

• PPE - Personal Protective Equipment.

• SOP - Safe Operating Procedure.

• WLL - Workload Limit.

• FSWRS - Flexible Steel Wire Rope Slings.

Hazards

What can cause harm?

• Equipment failure

• Moving/falling object

• Manual Handling

• Poor housekeeping

Personal protective equipment

Pre-operational inspection

Follow the pre-operational checklist in the manufacturer’s operational manual

Inspect the gantry crane

• WLL is clearly marked

• Required maintenance is undertaken

• Safety devices present and working

• Control labelled correctly and clearly.

FSWRS

• Marked with WLL

• Check construction and lay of the rope

  • Excessive wear or abrasion, fatigue, damage, stretching

  • Corrosion, rust, or twists.

Hand trolleys

• Are in good working condition (no damage, cracks)

• Wheels travel freely and swivel correctly.

Hooks

• Safety latches in place and undamaged, open correctly

• Marked with WLL

• Look for cracks, gouges, and excessive wear.

Block

• Check that block is level and free from damage, wear, or looseness in assembly or fittings.

Synthetic slings

• labelled with legible WLL

• Check for visible damage.