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can be properly addressed. What worries me are the situations where these circumstances may exist but are not made known to the hoist/crane manufacturer or crane service provider.


HERE ARE SOME STEPS THAT CAN BE TAKEN TO HELP AVOID THE POTENTIAL HAZARDS OF SIDE PULLING:


1. Make sure that all new crane and monorail systems are designed and installed by qualified material handling professionals.


2. Have existing overhead lifting equipment and lifting applications reviewed by a qualified person to ensure these systems are properly located to provide full hook coverage (without side pulling) for all locations where materials to be lifted are located.


3. Arrange for hoist and crane operator safety training of all personnel within your organization who may use overhead lifting equipment as well as all managers or supervisors who may direct others to use that equipment.


4. Ask your overhead lifting equipment provider about the availability and functionality of devices such as overlay limit switches, rope guides and others equipment used to detect, prevent or reduce the damaging effects of unintended side pulling.


5. Consider using an adjustable lifting beam and counterweight to allow an off-center load to be lifted without creating side-pull on the hoist. y


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