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
- Head Protection
- Hand Protection
- Foot Protection
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.
