Elevator Safety Handbook

FOREWORD
ELEVATOR WORLD, the National Elevator Industry, Inc. (NEII)

and the members of the NEII Safety Committee assume no
responsibility for either safety conditions or compliance with
legal requirements at any particular jobsite. The safety practices and procedures spelled out within this Elevator Industry
Field Employees Safety Handbook are based upon experiences of field personnel and research conducted by many
safety specialists. These practices and procedures are not only
common-sense precautions to eliminate hazards, prevent incidents and avoid injuries; they are also the recommended
methods by which to carry out and complete a job safely. This
handbook should be carried and consulted in order for safety
to become a way of life on every construction or maintenance
job. Because elevator and escalator components vary from
company to company, and because unique or unusual jobsite
conditions may exist, it is not possible for a handbook on general
safety methods and practices to deal with every possible hazard
which may be present at every jobsite. For that reason, each user
of this handbook must carefully observe the safety conditions at
each jobsite to make certain there are no conditions which would
require safety precautions beyond those described in this handbook. Although it does not purport to encompass or override the
laws or regulations of any government body, this handbook is
believed to be accurate at the time of publication; however,
changes in law, regulations and/or interpretations may invalidate certain portions. It is the responsibility of the employer to
be familiar with all appropriate State and Federal regulations.
Written and edited by the NEII Safety Committee in cooperation with Elevator World, Inc. Published by and available from
Elevator World, Inc., P.O. Box 6507, Mobile, Alabama 36660.
This handbook is also available online at http://safety. elevatorworld.com. Revisions are kept current online. Copyright 2010.
All rights reserved by Elevator World, Inc.
2010 Safety Handbook 1
PREFACE
This Handbook is designed to provide a resource for safety
information that the elevator industry field employees shall use
to help prevent injuries and illnesses resulting from unsafe acts
and/or conditions.
The intent of this Handbook is to promote jobsite safety
through adherence to OSHA safety regulations affecting the
elevator industry and other trades working with us. Directions
to field personnel affecting the general public are incidental
to the purpose of the Handbook and therefore should not be
construed to be complete as to the proper way to safeguard
the public. This Handbook is also not intended to be used as a
guide, standard or code on the installation, repair or servicing
of elevators.
This Handbook is intended to augment a company safety program. It is not intended to be used as the total company safety program (policy).
All elevator industry employees shall familiarize themselves
with the contents of this Handbook. The safety procedures
apply to all persons working on elevator, escalator, moving
walk, material lift and dumbwaiter equipment directly employed
by elevator companies, inspection companies and AHJs who
qualify with proper training.
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NEII SAFETY COMMITTEE

January 2010
Louis DeLoreto, Chair NEII Safety Committee
Senior Manager Safety & Environment
Otis Elevator Company
Brian Black, Secretary NEII Safety Committee
BD Black Codes
Code and Safety Consultant to NEII
Timothy Walter, Vice President of EHS
KONE, Inc
Fred Wilt, Field Safety Manager
Schindler Elevator Corp.
John Faure, Manger Field & Quality Assurance
Mitsubishi Electric & Electronics USA, Inc
David Kobasic, Director of Safety
ThyssenKrupp Elevator Company
Kent Lloyd, Owner
Abell Elevator International, Inc
L.J. Fleetwood, National Safety Coordinator
Fujitec America, Inc.
Tim Daly
Liaison from the National Elevator Industry Education
Program (NEIEP)
Robert G. Merlo
Liaison from the National Association of Elevator Contractors
(NAEC)
Ricia Hendrick, Liaison from Elevator World, Inc.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 1 General Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
1.1
Employee Responsibilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
1.2
Additional Safety Responsibilities of the
Mechanic/Mechanic-in-Charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
1.3
Emergency Evacuation Procedures . . . . . . . . . . .13
Section 2 Safety Inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
2.1
Need for Routine Safety Inspections . . . . . . . . . . .17
2.2
Inspecting for Hazards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
2.3
Pre-startup Safety Survey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Section 3 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) . . . . . .22
3.1
Proper Clothing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
3.2
Eye and Face Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
3.3
Occupational Head Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
3.4
Occupational Foot Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
3.5
Hearing Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
3.6
Personal Fall Arrest Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
3.7
Hand Protection (Gloves) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
3.8
Respiratory Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Section 4 Fall Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
4.1
Personal Fall-Arrest System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
4.2
Guardrail Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
4.3
Escalator/Moving Walk Barricades . . . . . . . . . . . .38
4.4
Elevator Maintenance Barricades . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Section 5 Electrical Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
5.1
General Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
5.2
Meter Usage Safety Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
5.3
Energized Circuit Troubleshooting Checklist . . . . .43
Section 6 Proper Use of Jumpers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
6.1
Maintenance and Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
6.2
Modernization and New Construction . . . . . . . . . .47
6.3
Door Bypass Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Section 7 Lockout and Tagout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
7.1
Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
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7.2
Supervisory/Emergency Removal
of Lockout/Tagout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
7.3
Lockout/Tagout Procedures for
Escalators and Moving Walks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
7.4
MRL Car Movement Locking Devices . . . . . . . . . .54
Section 8 Hoistways and Machine Rooms . . . . . . . . .56
8.1
Hoistway Access Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
8.2
Pit Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
8.3
Hoistway Screening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
8.4
Overhead Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
8.5
Machine Room Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Section 9 Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
9.1
Hand Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
9.2
Portable Electric Tools and Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
9.3
Powder Actuated Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Section 10 Portable Ladders/Scaffolds/Stationary
Work Platforms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
10.1 Scaffolds/Stationary Work Platforms . . . . . . . . . . .74
10.2 Portable Ladders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Section 11 Moving Work Platforms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
11.1 Running Platforms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
11.2 Temporary Cars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
11.3 False Cars and Other Devices
Used in the Hoistway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Section 12 Material Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
12.1 Manual Handling Lifting of Material . . . . . . . . . . . .85
12.2 Ramping and Blocking of Material . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
12.3 Hoisting and Rigging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
12.4 Wire Rope Fastenings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
12.5 Chain Hoists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
12.6 Slings and Hitches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
12.7 Crosby Lifting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
12.8 Synthetic Webbing Slings Selection, Use and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . .119
12.9 Beam Clamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124

12.10 Manila Rope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
12.11 Synthetic Rope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127
12.12 Knots are Weak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129
Section 13 Welding, Cutting and Soldering . . . . . . . .135
13.1 General Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135
13.2 Acetylene, Oxygen and Other
Pressurized Fuel Cylinders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137
13.3 Soldering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138
Section 14 Hazard Communications (HAZCOM) . . . . . .139
14.1 Working with Chemicals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139
14.2 Oils and Grease . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141
14.3 Cleaners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142
14.4 Babbiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143
14.5 Painting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144
14.6 Welding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145
14.7 Asbestos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145
14.8 Flammable Liquids and Solvents . . . . . . . . . . . .146
14.9 Carbon Dust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147
14.10 Sulfuric Acid Type Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147
14.11 Radio Frequency (RF) Awareness . . . . . . . . . . .150
Section 15 Inclined Elevators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151
Section 16 Escalators and Moving Walks . . . . . . . . . .152
Section 17 Dumbwaiters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155
Section 18 Job Hazard Assessment . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157
18.1 Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157
18.2 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157
18.3 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157
18.4 Foot and Leg Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158
18.5 Head Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158
18.6 Hearing Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158
18.7 Eye and Face Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159
18.8 Respiratory Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159
18.9 Personal Fall Arrest System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159

18.10 Hand Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160
18.11 OSHA Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160
18.12 Assessing Workplace Hazards . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160
18.13 Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161
Section 19 Driving and Vehicle Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . .164
19.1 Recognizing Hazards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164
19.2 Alcohol/Drug Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164
19.3 Safety Belts are for Everyone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164
19.4 Vehicle Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165
19.5 Communication Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165
Section 20 Substance Abuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .166
Section 21 Glossary of Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167
Section 22 Appendices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173
22.1 Metric Conversion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173
22.2 Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .179
22.3 Timber, Beams and Planks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .185
Section 1
GENERAL SAFETY
1.1 Employee Responsibilities
You shall familiarize yourself with the safety procedures outlined throughout this safety handbook. The following safety
rules shall receive special attention and are not necessarily all
inclusive:
(a) In all operations, when removing or moving any component
or equipment, make sure that the effect of that activity
on the entire elevator or escalator system is taken into
consideration.
(b) Employees shall not work when their ability or alertness is
impaired by fatigue, intoxicating beverages, illegal or prescription or over-the-counter drugs, or any other physical
or emotional cause that might expose the employee or
others to injury. (See Section 20)
(c) Practical jokes, horseplay, throwing of tools or fighting on
the job are forbidden.
(d) Weapons, explosives and illegal substances on the job
are forbidden.
(e) Mechanics arriving at a location to perform service or
repairs shall alert the owner or building management and
place Company-approved Out of Service signs on a
single unit landing call buttons before any work begins.
(Building management may require signature in log.)
(f) Secure the equipment (elevators, escalators, dumbwaiters,
moving walks, platform lifts and chair lifts) from the riding
public when performing any adjustments or work. Ensure
no one is in the car, close the doors and prevent the doors
from operating while working on the elevator.
(g) Before working on equipment, tuck loose-fitting clothing
and confine long hair. Remove all jewelry.
(h) When unexpected movement of the equipment presents

a safety hazard while cleaning, oiling, or greasing any
parts that move, the equipment shall be made inoperative
by use of lockout and tagout. See Lockout and Tagout
Procedure, Section 7.
(i) The use of personal entertainment devices (radios, tape
or CD players, etc.) are prohibited on all jobsites.
(j) Communication devices should be used with caution
around controllers.
(k) If two-way radios are used, ensure your communication
channels are clear so they are not interfered with by
other trades. Be aware of potential delays in communications when using certain communication devices.
(l) Do not wear tool belts or carry tools in pockets.
(m) Keep the work area clean, discard trash in a waste container, not on the floor, etc. Notify the General Contractor
or Building Manager of problems in common areas. Poor
housekeeping exposes everyone to hazards.
(n) Never use wiping cloths on or near moving and/or rotating
equipment.
(o) Oily or chemically-soaked rags shall be kept in companyapproved containers, removed from the jobsite periodically
and disposed of properly.
(p) If you are required to clean the pit, car top, machine room
floor or other apparatus, take precautions to avoid lacerations or punctures from sharp objects by wearing suitable
work gloves and using a broom and shovel, or dust pan,
to pick up debris.
(q) Remove or bend all protruding nails.
(r) Work areas, ramps, runways, corridors, stairwells, offices,
shops and storage areas must be well-lit. Notify the
responsible party and your Superintendent/Manager if
lighting is inadequate.
(s) Do not work without adequate light. If there is inadequate

light, use a grounded portable light with a suitable, nonconductive or grounded lamp guard and reflector.
(t) Do not walk up or down stairways with hands in pockets.
Never run on stairs. Handrails must be provided and used.
Filler boards shall be in place on unfinished stairs. Be alert
for tripping hazards, especially if carrying tools or materials.
(u) Do not run extension cords in stairwells if they will cause
a tripping hazard.
(v) Open-flame heaters shall not be used for space heating of
shanties, machine rooms or pits unless proper and approved
venting is provided and local codes are adhered to.
(w) When uncoiling rope, cable or wire, do not stand within the coil.
(x) Never slide, swing or climb on cables, ropes or
guiderails.
(y) Never drop objects down the hoistway. A rope shall be used
to safely lower objects.
(z) Observe and obey all safety signs. Every sign serves a
purpose. They are for your safety and the safety of others.
If a sign is no longer necessary, it shall be removed.
(aa) Administer first-aid only if you have been trained to do so,
and never exceed your level of training.
(ab) Do not cleanup spilled body fluids (blood, vomit, etc.) or
material with body fluids unless you have received the
appropriate training and vaccinations as required by
OSHA (29 CFR 1910.1030), or any applicable local regulations. If you have received training and have been
offered the applicable vaccinations and personal protective equipment, then assume contamination in handling
any body fluids or material potentially contaminated with
body fluids. All cleanup activities shall be conducted in
accordance with your company Exposure Control Plan. If
you have been accidentally exposed to body fluids that
may contain bloodborne pathogens, contact your applicable

company medical provider as soon as possible.
(ac) Report every injury to your Supervisor immediately (no matter
how trivial) in accordance with company policy and procedure.
(ad) The employee shall know the hazards and safe-use procedures associated with the materials and/or chemicals
the employee is using. This information is available on the
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) provided by the
Company. See Section 14 Hazard Communications for
additional information. All materials and chemicals used
shall be company-approved with MSDSs sheets. Improper
use could result in injury or illness.
(ae) Some elevators may be located near operations with
process hazards or work environments that may be
potentially hazardous in an emergency, or as part of the
customers day-to-day operation. Such elevators may be
located in petrochemical plants, oil refineries, paper mills,
nuclear plants and similar facilities. In such facilities the
elevator pit/hoistway may be classified and/or labeled
as a permit-required confined space. Do not enter the
pit/hoistway until you have consulted your Superintendent/
Manager.
(af) On modernization, when removing old material from elevator platforms, make sure counter balance is properly
adjusted before proceeding.
(ag) Rotating equipment can be dangerous. Be aware of your
surroundings and be prepared for sudden start-up of the
equipment. (See Section 7)
(ah) When working on hydraulic power units, keep your hands
and clothing clear of the pump, motor, belts and sheaves
to avoid being pulled into moving parts. Never check the
belt tension unless the mainline disconnect switch is in the
off position and locked and tagged out.
(ai) Hydraulic oil may be hot and can cause severe burns.
(aj) Elevator safety tests shall be performed in accordance
with the procedures specified in the ASME A17.2 Guide
for Inspection of Elevators, Escalators and Moving Walks,
(formerly Inspector Manual for Elevators).
(ak) Before equipment is placed back in service, be sure all
locks and tags have been removed and account for any
jumpers used. All door and safety circuits shall be tested
to ensure they are operating.
(al) Before leaving the building, if the car is returned to service,
remove all Out of Service signs. Checkout with building
management.
(am) Do not ride or permit anyone else to ride in or on top of the
car during safety and buffer tests.
(an) Do not allow other trades to work in the hoistway above
and below you.
(ao) Never look at an electric welding arc without proper eye
protection. See Section 3.2.
(ap) Never work in the hoistway below welding or cutting operations.
(aq) Dont work in an area where a gasoline engine is running
unless properly vented. A gasoline engine gives off deadly
carbon monoxide gas.
(ar) Dont work in an area where propane heaters are used
unless properly vented.
(as) Never leave an open hoistway door unguarded. Before
working on an elevator with the hoistway door open place
a barrier in front of the entrance. See Section 8.
(at) If you have to get at something that is higher than you can
reach, use a ladder. See Section 10. Do not stand on overturned buckets, crates, chairs, etc.
(au) In machine rooms be careful of tripping and head bumping hazards.
(av) Never clean or lubricate ropes with a hand held rag.
(aw) Never work from a hoistway divider beam.
(ax) Where exposed to imminent danger, vacate the area

immediately.
(ay) Whenever accessing the hoistway, cab or cartop, verify
that the elevator is there prior to access.
1.2 Additional Safety Responsibilities
of the Mechanic/Mechanic-in-Charge
Each Mechanic/Mechanic-In-Charge Must Always

Coordinate Jobsite Safety With Company Management
The Mechanic/Mechanic-In-Charge is the Companys designated Competent Person. Although all employees are
responsible for identifying existing and potential hazards in the
surroundings, or work conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to employees, and for taking prompt
corrective measures to eliminate or avoid the hazard(s) the
Mechanic/Mechanic-In-Charge must perform appropriate job
hazard analysis to determine that work areas are safe. On the
job, the Mechanic/ Mechanic-In-Charge is the principal interface with Company Management to ensure that the work is
performed in accordance with the company safety policy. In
fulfilling this responsibility, the Mechanic/Mechanic-In-Charge
shall take all practical steps to be sure that the work is
performed with due regard for safety. Unsafe acts, unsafe
conditions, accidents or injuries should be reported to a
Superintendent or other member of management immediately.
To keep operations safe, the following are some examples
of the principle job requirements of the Mechanic/ MechanicIn-Charge:
(a) Determine that their Apprentice(s)/Helper(s) fully understand the safety requirements and that they accept
responsibility for the safety of themselves, their fellow
workers, the jobsite, and equipment.
(b) Ensure that all equipment, work areas, and access to

work areas where Elevator Company work is performed
are inspected for any unsafe conditions which could cause
injuries or property damage before commencement of work.
(c) Take steps to correct all unsafe conditions or practices that
are under the control of the Company.
R - Recognize Hazards
E - Evaluate Hazards
C - Control Hazards
(d) When it is the responsibility of others to correct unsafe
conditions, notify those responsible, (i.e., Building Owner,
Project Manager, General Contractor) verbally and/or
in writing per company policy. Also notify your
Superintendent/Manager that such unsafe conditions
exist. Avoid the area until hazard(s) is removed.
(e) Whenever unsafe practices by workers of other trades are
observed that could effect personal safety or property damage, immediately notify your supervisor and report such
practices, verbally and in writing, maintaining a copy, to:
(1) the Responsible person at the jobsite and
(2) the Elevator Company Superintendent/Manager.
(f) When work must be performed or materials stored in
areas accessible to the public, install proper barricades,
warning signs, lights, etc.
(g) Keep unauthorized persons out of areas where work is
being performed, or where Company material is stored.
(h) Be sure all employees know the hazards of the type of
work to be performed. A brief explanation before starting
the work may prevent an incident.
(i) Do not work or allow any employee to work when their
ability or alertness is impaired by fatigue, intoxicating beverages, illegal or prescription drugs, or any other physical
cause that might expose the employee or others to injury
and notify your Superintendent/ Manager immediately.
(j)
Maintain the Company Hazard Communication (HAZCOM)

program and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) as
appropriate. (See Section 14.)
(k) Before leaving the jobsite for meals, at quitting time, or for
any other reason, determine the whereabouts of each
person on the crew(s) present on the jobsite.
(l) Never allow Company equipment to be loaned to, borrowed or used by anyone other than Company personnel
unless authorized by your Superintendent/ Manager.
(m) Never allow non-Company personnel or non-Company
material to be carried on false cars or incomplete elevators,
escalators, or moving walks unless your Superintendent/
Managers approval has been obtained.
(n) Make sure that all tools, ladders, hoists, personal protective equipment, etc. are inspected for defects. Tag defective equipment and remove from use and from jobsite.
Return for repair or replacement. Maintain company log
when required.
(o) Conduct and document jobsite Safety Meetings (Toolbox
Talks) in compliance with Company policy.
(p) Ensure the following items are posted as required:
(1) OSHA material i.e., Federal & State posters, including
copies of any citations issued at that jobsite.
(2) Location of first aid station and telephone for medical
treatment, ambulance, fire department and police in a
conspicuous place.
(3) Evacuation, fire and other emergency procedures are
posted and meeting areas outside buildings are designated when evacuation is required.
(q) A company-approved first-aid kit shall be on every job
(construction, modernization and major repair) and kits
shall be periodically checked and refilled as required.
(r) Although all employees are responsible for their own safety
and the safety of co-workers, correct Company employees
who fail to adhere to the safety requirements contained in

this Handbook and the Companys safety policies. Report
violations of the Companys Safety policies to your
Supervisor/Manager when future disciplinary action may
be warranted.
(s) Notify your Superintendent/Manager or Safety
Department before proceeding with any inspection by
local, state or federal government agency.
1.3 Emergency Evacuation Procedures
(a) Upon entering any jobsite or building familiarize yourself
with the emergency exit route and evacuation procedure
established by management of the facility.
(b) React immediately and do not assume any alarm is false
or a test.
1. Remain Calm;
2. Secure equipment to protect the public if necessary;
3. Do not retrieve tools or personal belongings; and
4. Proceed to the designated assembly area.
(c) Upon evacuation of the facility immediately contact your
supervisor or branch office for futher instruction or follow
your companys defined safety program.
Section 2
SAFETY INSPECTIONS
2.1 Need for Routine Safety Inspections
Safety inspections are a must in the elevator industry and
required by OSHA regulations. Such inspections shall be conducted periodically to identify unsafe work practices and
conditions that could injure company employees and/or the
employees of others. Reasons for normal inspections include,
but are not limited to:
(a) Normal wear and tear on such items as ropes, slings,
scaffold planks, hand tools and PPE.
(b) Defects, damage and weather conditions.
(c) Changing conditions and other trades on site.
2.2 Inspecting for Hazards

The Competent Person on the jobsite must be aware of all
potential hazards on the jobsite and take immediate corrective
action. The following is a sample checklist:
Is Company-provided information posted at jobsite (OSHA,
emergency phone numbers, warning signs, etc.)?
Is the site clean and free of debris? Are materials stored or
stacked neatly and a safe distance away from your work area?
Are Company-approved first-aid kits on the job? Are they
periodically checked and refilled as required?
Are emergency first-aid responders readily available or
first-aid trained people on the job?
Is drinking water available and container plainly marked?
Are personnel properly wearing Company-approved personal
protective equipment when exposed to possible danger
(i.e., gloves, work boots/shoes, hard hats, safety harnesses,
safety glasses, goggles, welding hoods, etc.)?
Are company fire extinguishers inspected monthly, readily

accessible and annual maintenance certificates up-to-date?
Are ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs) available and in
proper use?
Are copies of your Companys Hazard Communication
(HAZCOM) Program and MSDSs on the site?
Are hazardous materials used (i.e., welding and cutting
equipment, etc.) stored properly?
Are required locks and tags for locking out equipment available and used properly?
Are open decks, scaffolds, planking, etc., enclosed with
approved guardrails and toeboards or are employees using
approved personal fall-arrest systems?
Are all elevator hoistways, entrances and escalator wellways
properly barricaded with removable guardrails?
Are floor openings covered or protected by OSHA compliant
guardrails?
Are all hand and power tools in safe condition and grounded
or double insulated?
Are defective tools and equipment tagged with companyapproved tags and removed from use?
Is hoisting and rigging equipment in good condition and
properly rated?
Is material handling equipment in good condition and properly rated?
Are ladders and scaffolding in good condition and being
properly used?
Are company-approved warning signs posted where
necessary?
Do work and common areas have adequate lighting?
Are there any site specific hazards i.e., chemical plants,
refineries, etc.
Are disconnects and controllers properly labeled?

Does the pit have adequate guards (i.e., counterweight guards,
etc.), covers, is dry, and is there safe access and egress?
2.3 Pre-startup Safety Survey
A safety survey should be conducted on all construction, modernization and major repair projects prior to starting work. The
responsibility for conducting a pre-startup survey shall be
determined by the company. The following is a sample of the
items that should be included on a pre-startup checklist.
2.3.1 Asbestos
Customer has identified all areas containing asbestos
Sampling has been conducted to ensure safe atmosphere
Precautions have been taken to avoid asbestos containing
material
Employees have been properly trained, according to level
of exposure
2.3.2 Lead Paint
Customer has identified all areas containing lead paint
Sampling has been conducted to ensure safe atmosphere
Precautions have been taken to avoid lead paint
Employees have been properly trained, depending on level
of exposure
2.3.3 Document Requirements
EEO, OSHA & State Posters
Emergency phone numbers identified (i.e. fire, hospital)
OSHA 300 log available (if required)
2.3.4 Electrical
Wiring labeled and grounded
Adequate power provided in areas where needed
High voltage adequately identified and covered
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI) available
2.3.5 Fall Protection
Type of fall protection to be used is identified

Anchor points identified
Barricades installed properly per handbook (removable)
2.3.6 Fire Prevention
Fire extinguishers available
Wood/paper products or rubbish not in pit or machine room
Smoking/No-smoking areas identified
2.3.7 First Aid
Location of first aid station (or kit) identified
Trained personnel identified
2.3.8 General
Evaluate the location of work by other trades and
determine impact
2.3.9 Hazard Communication
Chemical inventory list
Containers properly labeled
MSDSs readily available
2.3.10 Hoisting & Rigging
Adequate equipment for job
Equipment inspected and certified per manufacturer
recommendations
Capacities identified (equipment and load), ensure
equipment will meet expected lifting requirements
2.3.11 Housekeeping
General condition of work area
Walkways clear
Regular waste disposal schedule
Adequate lighting
2.3.12 Ladders/Stairwells
Access stairwells have guardrails installed

Stairwells properly lit
Serviceable ladders of sufficient height are available
Extension ladders have safety feet and extend 3 ft (914 mm)
above landings
Safe access to work areas provided
2.3.13 Material Handling
Employees are trained to operate forklifts safely and sufficient equipment is available to move material safely
(forklifts, dollies, handcarts, etc.)
Equipment in good working condition
Staging area for material and equipment identified
2.3.14 Scaffolds
Proper erection is supervised and inspected by Competent
Person
Locking pins installed
Equipped with baseplates
Tied to the structure when required
Proper planking
2.3.15 Welding
Adequate equipment provided (if needed)
Area identified for proper cylinder storage
Adequate shielding is available (if needed)
Well ventilated area identified for welding
Properly inspected extinguisher available
Section 3
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)
General Requirements
Employers shall ensure that personal protective equipment
(for eyes, face, head, and extremities), protective clothing, respiratory devices, protective shields and barricades, are provided,
used and maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition. All
employees shall have necessary personal protective
equipment with them at all times.
Employees shall inspect PPE each time before use to ensure
that it is in good working order and replace as necessary (if
damaged or per manufacturers recommendation).
To assist in evaluating required PPE for individual jobsites, the
Job Hazard Assessment Form is to be used. See Section 18.
Employee-Owned Equipment
Where employees provide their own protective equipment,
the employer shall be responsible to assure its adequacy, including proper maintenance, and sanitation of such equipment.
3.1 Proper Clothing

(a) Do not wear shorts, tank tops or trousers with cuffs. Longsleeve shirts are recommended.
(b) Hand tools and other objects shall not be placed in the
pockets of trousers due to the possibility of snagging on
moving objects or contacting energized equipment.
(c) Finger rings, loose jewelry and torn clothing are hazardous
and shall not be worn.
(d) When working around energized equipment, finger rings,
metal-framed glasses, large belt buckles and watches
shall be removed or protected to prevent contacting live
components.
(e) Personal protective equipment shall not be traded or
exchanged unless sanitized.
(f)
Oil free clothing shall be worn when performing welding or

cutting operations.
(g) Always wear appropriate clothing when welding, grinding
or working around an open flame.
3.2 Eye and Face Protection

OSHA standards require employers to provide suitable eye
and face protection.
(a) Types of protection
(1) Safety glasses with side protection (used for most
situations).
(2) Goggles (used when dust or chemical splash hazards
exist).
(A) Welders Goggles
Used for gas cutting and welding operations.
(See filter lens chart for proper shade and number in Figure 3a.)
(B) Welders Shield
Used for electric arc-welding work. Lens shade chosen as above and protected by a clear cover glass.
(C) Face Shields
Shall be worn when entire face needs protection,
(i.e.: flying sparks; chemical splash; etc.)
(b) Employees shall wear eye and face protection equipment
when machines or operations present potential eye or
face injury from physical, chemical, or radiant agents, (i.e.:
grinding; drilling; chiseling; babbitting; welding; dusty and
windy atmosphere; etc.)
(c) Eye and face protection shall meet the requirements
specified in American National Standards Institute, ANSI
Z87.1-1989 (R1998), Practice for Occupational and
Educational Eye and Face Protection.
(d) Eye and face protection equipment shall be kept clean

and in good repair. The use of this type equipment with
structural or optical defects shall be prohibited.
(e) Protection shall meet the following minimum requirements:
(1) Be adequate for the hazard.
(2) Fit snugly.
(3) Not interfere with the wearers movements.
(4) Be durable, easy to clean, and capable of
being disinfected.
(5) Be kept in good repair.
(f) The user shall be instructed regarding any limitations or
precautions indicated by the manufacturer.
(g) Non-metallic eye protection shall be worn while working
on or near electrical circuits or electrical apparatus.
Figure 3a
Filter lens shade numbers for protection

against Radiant Energy
Welding Operation
Shielded metal-arc welding 1/16-, 3/32-, 1/8-,
5/32-inch diameter electrodes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gas-shielded arc welding (nonferrous) 1/16-, 3/32-, 1/8-,
Gas-shielded arc welding (ferrous) 1/16-, 3/32-, 1/8-,
Shielded metal arc welding (ferrous) 3/16-, 7/32-,
1/4-inch diameter electrodes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5/16-, 3/8-inch diameter electrodes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Atomic hydrogen welding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Carbon-arc welding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Soldering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Torch brazing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Light cutting, up to 1 inch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Medium cutting, 1 inch to 6 inches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Heavy cutting, over 6 inches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gas welding (light), up to 1/8-inch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gas welding (medium), 1/8-inch to 1/2-inch . . . . . . . . . . .
Gas welding (heavy), over 1/2-inch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
*General Note: 1 in. = 25.4 mm
Shade
Number
10
11
12
12
14
10-14
14
2
3 or 4
3 or 4
4 or 5
5 or 6
4 or 5
5 or 6
6 or 8
(h) Tinted (except yellow) and shaded eye protection

shall not be worn indoors except for welding and
cutting operations.
(i) Contact lenses are not recommended at work.
3.3 Occupational Head Protection

OSHA standards require employers to provide suitable head
protection.
(a) Employees working in areas where there is a possible
danger of head injury from impact, falling or flying objects,
or from electric shock and burns shall be protected by hard
hats.
(b) Hard hats are to be worn at all times during all phases of
construction. For modernization and repair tasks in the
hoistway, hard hats are required (unless in a finished car).
(c) Hard hats shall be worn with the suspension properly fitted.
(d) Before using your hard hat, inspect it for cracks, etc.
(e) Dont store hard hat where it is exposed to direct sunlight.
(f) The application of decals, stickers, etc. is not recommended unless required by the jobsite General
Contractor. Painting of hard hats is not permitted.
3.4 Occupational Foot Protection

Employers shall assess their employees needs based on
the type of work they perform to determine the proper work
shoe for each employee. Work shoes purchased after June 1,
2006, shall meet ASTM F2412-05 and ASTM F2413-05. In
addition Personal Protection-Protective Footwear shall conform
to the following requirements:
(a) Leather uppers
(b) Oil resistant soles
(c) Class 75 for impact and compression protection; where

protective toe caps are required.
(d) Employees working around live electrical equipment shall
have electrically rated soles (EH rating).
3.5 Hearing Protection

OSHA standards require employers to provide suitable
hearing protection. Hearing protection will be provided and
used whenever it is not feasible to reduce the noise levels or
duration of exposure below 85 dB on a time-weighted average.
(a) There is no cure for noise-induced hearing loss.
(b) Clean non-disposable earplugs after each use.
(c) Earmuffs need to make a perfect seal around the ear to
be effective.
(d) For extremely noisy situations, wear earplugs and earmuffs.
As a rule of thumb if you must raise your voice to speak
to others at a distance of 5 ft (1.5 m) or less - hearing
protection should be worn.
3.6 Personal Fall Arrest Equipment

OSHA standards require employers to provide suitable fall
arrest equipment.
(a) Personal fall arrest equipment shall be worn and lanyards
attached to lifelines at all times when working in or within
6 ft (1.8 m) of an open hoistway where there is the potential to fall more than 6 ft (1.8 m).
(b) Personal fall arrest equipment shall be used only for
employee safeguarding.
(c) Any lifeline, harness, anchor, or lanyard actually subjected
to shock loading, as distinguished from static loading,
shall be immediately removed from service and shall not
be used again for employee safeguarding.
(d) Lifelines shall be secured above the point of operation to

an anchorage or structural member capable of supporting
a minimum dead weight of 5,000 lb (2268 kg).
(e) Each employee is to be properly trained on the proper use,
maintenance and inspection of personal fall arrest systems.
(f) Lanyards shall be attached to lifeline or suitable anchorage
such that an employee cannot free fall more than 6 ft (1.8 m),
exceed calculated forces, nor contact any lower level.
(g) See Section 4 on Fall Protection.
3.7 Hand Protection (Gloves)

(a) Gloves shall be worn when potential hazards exist that
could cause injuries to the hands, (i.e.: cuts; abrasions;
burns; hazardous chemical exposure; etc.).
(b) Gloves SHALL NOT be worn when working near moving
machinery.
3.8 Respiratory Protection

In general, industry work environments do not pose a
health risk from breathing contaminated air. However, respiratory protection may occasionally be required by job site conditions or building owner requirements. Contact your supervisor
for more information if needed.
To control those occupational diseases caused by breathing air contaminated with harmful dusts, fogs, fumes, mists,
gases, smokes, sprays, or vapors, the primary objective shall
be to eliminate the atmospheric contamination. This shall be
accomplished as far as feasible by accepted engineering control measures (for example, enclosure or confinement of the
operation, general and local ventilation, and substitution of less
toxic materials). When effective engineering controls are not
feasible, appropriate respirators shall be used or completely
avoid area depending on company policy.
If approved by the company, NIOSH approved dust respirators (non-sealing) can be used without the following requirements as long as the employee has no known medical condition
which would put them at risk (i.e., heart condition, respiratory difficulties, etc.) and the mask is discarded when contaminated.
(a) Only physically qualified employees will be trained and
authorized to use respirators. A pre-authorization and
annual certification by a physician will be required and
maintained.
(b) Any changes in an employees health or physical characteristics which may affect their ability to wear a respirator
(i.e., 20% weight gain or loss, heart condition, respiratory
problems, etc.) shall be reported to their supervisor and
will be evaluated by a physician.
(c) Only authorized and trained employees shall use respirators. Those employees may use only the respirator that
they have been trained on and properly fitted to use. The
training is required initially and shall reoccur annually. This
training shall include:
(1) How to select the proper type of respirator and/or
cartridge.
(2) How to inspect and maintain the respirator.
(3) How and when to use the respirator.
(4) Limitations and capabilities of the respirator.
(d) Before an employee is required to use any respirator, the
employee shall be clean shaven where the respirator
meets the face, fit tested with the same make, model,
style, and size of respirator that will be used on the job.
The fit testing is required initially and shall reoccur annually.
Section 4
FALL PROTECTION
Fall protection is required when a worker is exposed to a fall
hazard (working more than 6 ft (1.8 m) above a lower level and
an opening more than 12 in. (305 mm).
There are three ways of controlling fall hazards. Elimination
of the fall hazard should be the first consideration. The second
consideration is a guard rail system, and the third is a personal
fall arrest system.
4.1 Personal Fall-Arrest System
PAD
BEAM
Figure 4a
Clevis
Typical Top
Anchorage
of Lifeline
Figure 4b (next page) shows the attachment of the body harness and shockabsorbing lanyard to the lifeline while working in the hoistway/wellway, and an example of typical top anchorage of the lifeline is
shown in Figure 4a.
(a) Only company-approved lifelines, shockabsorbing lanyards and body harnesses
shall be used.
(b) All fall protection components shall be
compatible.
(c) Lifelines shall be protected against
being cut or abraded. Only synthetic
or wire rope shall be used for lifelines.
(d) Lifelines shall be installed before
working in the hoistway/wellway and
shall run the full length of the hoist
way/wellway and be so arranged to
Figure 4b
Full-Body Harness
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(i)
(j)
(k)
(l)
permit tying off before entering the hoistway/wellway. Prior

to use the personal fall-arrest system shall be approved by
a Competent Person.
Only one worker is permitted on a vertical lifeline, and that
lifeline shall have a breaking strength greater than 5000
lbs (2268 kg) after it has been attached to the anchorage
point.
Shock-absorbing lanyards shall be anchored to the lifeline
and shall be above shoulder height so that any fall shall
not exceed 6 ft (1.8 m). When determining fall heights be
sure to use proper fall clearance distances (refer to figure
4b). Lanyards shall be connected to a vertical lifeline by
means of a rope grab; the lanyard shall not be attached
directly to the lifeline.
Lifelines, harnesses and shock-absorbing lanyards subjected to impact loading shall be immediately removed
from service. They shall be eliminated and destroyed for
employee safeguarding.
Tying to the hoist line is prohibited. Proper rope grab shall
be used.
Fall protection shall be used on top of a completed elevator
car where there is a fall hazard and the car is secured from
movement.
On a completed car secured from movement, tie off when
exposed to a fall hazard. Do not position yourself where
there is fall hazard.
Replace personal fall protection equipment at intervals
recommended by the manufacturer.
Before using a body harness, shock-absorbing lanyard
and lifeline, inspect them carefully each time for signs of
wear or damage.
4.1.1 Inspection and Maintenance Checklist

To maintain service life and high performance, personal fall
arrest systems shall be inspected before each use. Replace the
personal fall arrest system if any defective conditions are found.
Webbing. Grasp the webbing with your hands 6 in. (150 mm)
to 8 in. (200 mm) apart. Bend the webbing in an inverted
U. The resulting surface tension makes damaged fibers or
cuts easier to see. Follow this procedure the entire length of
the webbing, inspecting both sides of each strap. Watch for
frayed edges, broken fibers, pulled stitches, cuts, burns and
chemical damage.
D-Rings/Back Pads. Check D-rings for distortion, cracks,
breaks, and rough or sharp edges. The D-ring should pivot
freely. D-ring back pads should also be inspected for damage.
Attachment of Buckles. Attachments of buckles and D-rings
should be given special attention. Note any unusual wear
frayed or cut fibers or distortion the buckles or D-rings.
Tongue/Grommets. The tongue receives heavy wear from
repeated buckling and unbuckling. Inspect for loose, distorted
or broken grommets. Webbing shall not have additional
punched holes.
Tongue Buckle. Buckle tongues shall be free of distortion
in shape and motion. They should overlap the buckle
frame and move freely back and forth in their socket. The
roller shall turn freely on the frame. Check for distortion or
sharp edges.
Friction and Mating Buckles. Inspect the buckle for distortion. The outer bars and center bars must be straight. Pay
special attention to corners and attachment points of the
center bar.
Visual Indications of Damage to Webbing and Rope. The
following indications refer to nylon and polyester webbing:
Heat. In excessive heat, webbing becomes brittle and has

a shriveled brownish appearance. Fibers will break when
flexed. Harnesses made of these materials should not be
used at temperatures above 180 degrees Fahrenheit.
Chemical. Changes in color usually appearing as a brownish
smear or smudge. Transverse cracks appear when bent over
a mandrel. Loss of elasticity.
Molten Metal or Flame. Webbing strands fuse together.
Hard shiny spots appear. Hard and brittle feel.
Paint and Solvents. Paint that penetrates and dries restricts
movement of fibers. Drying agents and solvents in some
paints cause chemical damage.
4.2 Guardrail Systems

General
OSHA compliant guardrail systems for car tops, open hoistways or escalator wellways shall have a top rail 42 in. 3 in.
(1067 mm 76 mm) high, with a mid-rail 21 in. (533 mm) high
at centerline and toeboards. 3-1/2 in. (90 mm) high, with no
greater than 8 ft (2.4 m) between uprights and shall be capable of sustaining a force equal to 200 lbf (890 N) at the toprail,
150 lbf (667 N) at the midrail, and 50 lbf (222 N) at the toeboard. When 200 lbf (890 N) is applied, the top rail shall not
deflect lower than 39 in. (991 mm) (See Figures c, d and e)
(a) OSHA compliant removable guardrail systems with toeboards shall be installed at elevator hoistways or escalator
wellways typically by the General Contractor, after either
rough or finished floors are in place.
(b) Signs shall be installed warning against removal. It is also recommended that a sign indicate Caution: Workers in Hoistway.
(c) After hoistways are enclosed, and before permanent doors

are installed, openings shall be protected by removable guardrail systems (including toeboards).
(d) If it is necessary to remove the guardrails, be sure to replace
them before leaving the area.
(e) Wire-rope guardrail systems are not recommended for
guarding hoistways. Where used, post spacing shall not
be greater than 8 ft (2.4 m) and they shall not deflect to a
height less than 39 in. above the walking/ working level
when a force of 200 lbf (890 N) is applied. Warning flags
shall be attached every 6 ft (1.8 m), toeboards shall be
provided and they must be easily removable for access to
the hoistway at the terminal landings.
(f) If guardrails are not properly maintained in place, notify
your Superintendent/Manager and the General Contractors
Superintendent immediately.
(g) On new installation, modernization, or major repair jobs
where the general public is present, solid barricades at
least 8 ft (2.4 m) high shall be used to fully enclose the
work areas, open hoistways and escalator wellways. They
shall be properly secured to avoid unauthorized access.
(h) When a guardrail is removed to perform a job, a personal
fall-arrest system must be utilized when a fall hazard is
present.
NOTE: The methods shown in Figures 4d and 4e are recommended as a means of providing maximum protection
and flexibility during construction. Do not use during modernization or major repair jobs where the general public is
present use only solid barricades.
Figure 4c
Osha compliant cartop guardrail system
Figure 4d
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2x4
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2x4
NOTE: Guardrails located 12" in front of

hoistway/escalator wellways opening
and flush with side walls. One part
should be removable for access.
2x4
2x4
42"
21"
SUGGESTED GUARDRAIL
SYSTEMS
1x4
1x4
2x4
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2x4
2x4
2x4
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Guardrails for single

hoistway/escalator wellways opening located
12" from opening
Figure 4e
SUGGESTED GUARDRAIL
SYSTEMS
2X4
42
2X4
12"
21
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NOTE: SUPPORT BRACES

TO BE MOUNTED AT EACH
FRONT OF HOISTWAY/
SUPPORT POST
ESCALATOR WELLWAY
OPENING
SHADED AREA ABOVE REPRESENTS CLEAR
HOISTWAY/ESCALATOR WELLWAY OPENING
Top
3" 42"
Blocking (spacing) as Needed

and Cleated to prevent
movement in any direction
CL Mid Rail
21"
Toe Board
Min. 3-1/2"
Removable Guardrails:
Space out from walls to permit Entrance Frame Installation.
4.3 Escalator/Moving Walk Barricades

(a) Barricades shall be positioned to completely surround the
escalator/moving walk from public access.
(b) Barricades shall be positioned to surround, from public
access, floor opening created when equipment access
plate(s) are removed.
(c) Barricades shall be a minimum of 42 in. (1067 mm) high.
(d) Barricades shall be securely attached to the balustrades,
handrails and/or floor.
(e) All sections shall be connected.
(f) A system shall be in place to keep the barricade rigid.
(g) See figure 4f.
Figure 4f
42"
Attach
securely to
escalator
balustrade
with adjustable
EZ Grip
attachment.
Keep Rigid
4.4 Elevator Maintenance Barricades

(a) Barricade shall be positioned to restrict public access to the
hoistway where doors are open greater than 5 in. (125 mm).
(b) Barricade shall be a minimum of 42 in. (1067 mm) high.
(c) Barricade shall cover entire entrance area.
(d) All sections shall be connected.
(e) A system shall be in place to keep the barricade rigid.
(f) See Figure 4g.
Figure 4g
42"
all
.
Keep Rigid
Barricade
Section 5
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
5.1 General Precautions
(a) When power is not required to perform the task, lockout/
tagout procedures must be followed. Testing and troubleshooting may be done live, but repairs can only be done
when system has been properly de-energized or circuits
isolated.
(b) THE FOLLOWING PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT SHALL BE WORN WHEN TROUBLESHOOTING
LIVE ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS:
For arc-flash protection long-sleeved natural-fiber
or FR-rated shirts and pants, long-sleeved FRrated coveralls or other company-approved arcflash-hazard protection
For arc-flash protection clean leather gloves when
working with 240 volts or more
Nonconductive safety glasses
EH-rated footwear or rubber mats
For electric shock protection, rubber insulated
gloves with leather protectors rated for the voltage
present. When the danger from electric shock
extends to arms as well, rated rubber insulating
sleeves in addition to the gloves
(c) Always use a circuit tester on each circuit before troubleshooting on it because all voltages can be dangerous.
Contact with even low voltages can result in serious injury.
(d) All circuits shall always be treated as LIVE unless tests
prove otherwise.
(e) Before troubleshooting any electrical circuits or apparatus,
remove all jewelry, keyrings, cell phones, radios, pagers
and other metal objects, etc.
(f)
(g)
(h)
(i)
(j)
(k)
(l)
(m)
(n)
Never troubleshoot circuits when standing or kneeling on

metal, wet surfaces or in water.
When troubleshooting live circuits, take care to be safely isolated (i.e., rubber mats, isolated tools, EH rated shoes, etc.).
To prevent shocks, take precautions to:
(1) Keep metal objects from touching or being exposed to
any LIVE parts, moving machine parts or connections.
(2) Do not wear tool belts and do not carry tools in your
pockets.
Use only double-insulated rated tools when troubleshooting on circuits that may not be de-energized.
While troubleshooting on MG Sets, elevator motors and
solid-state motor drives, take extreme precaution, because
the armature voltage present may be as high as 600 volts.
Exercise caution (Be cognizant and prepared to test other
circuits that may be LIVE) when troubleshooting on
multi-car operations especially in group systems, which
may have circuits that are LIVE. Even when the mainline
disconnect switch is OFF, other circuits may be powered
from other sources (group controls, cab lighting, etc.)
Always use fuse pullers to remove and install fuses.
Fuses and fuse holders should be marked for proper size
and type. Never use a higher amperage fuse, a fuse of a
different type or bridge a fuse.
Use nonconductive flashlights.
Temporary wiring can be hazardous. All temporary wiring
shall comply with the NEC and OSHA 1910.305. But
when temporary wiring is used, locate wiring in such a
manner that no one can trip over it. Take precautions to
protect temporary wiring from sharp edges and mechanical damage and do not support it with nails or wires.
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(o) All 110-volt, 15- or 20-amp circuits shall be grounded,

except temporary lighting circuits. Do not wire outlet
receptacles into lighting circuits unless they are grounded.
(p) Never troubleshoot on live circuits unless necessary to
perform task. See Section 7 Lock-out/Tag-out.
(q) Always replace covers on electrical equipment after troubleshooting is completed.
(r) DO NOT OPEN THE MAINLINE DISCONNECT
SWITCH COVER. If power is not being supplied to the elevator controller (e.g. open mainline fuses, etc.), advise the
building owner to correct the condition. This is not the elevator companys responsibility.
(s) Keep electric cabinet doors closed when system is energized,
whenever possible.
(t) A ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) is required when
using portable power tools and drop lights. GFCIs should
be tested prior to each use.
5.2 Meter Usage Safety Checklist
Use Category III multimeters.
Follow the manufacturers safety procedures for the meter
used.
Be certain the meter is in good operating condition. Notify
your supervisor immediately if the meter is damaged.
The meter used must meet accepted safety standards for
the environment it will be used in.
Use a meter with fused current inputs and be sure to check
the fuses before taking measurements.
Inspect test leads for physical damage before making measurements. If damaged, replace them before proceeding.
Use the meter to check continuity of the test leads.
Use only test leads that have shrouded connectors and finger guards.
Use only meters with recessed input jacks.
Select the proper function and range for your measurement
and double check before proceeding.
Be aware of high-current and high-voltage situations and

use the appropriate equipment, such as high-voltage
probes and high-current clamps.
Always disconnect the hot (red) test lead first.
Use a meter that has overload protection on the ohm function.
When measuring current without a current clamp, turn the
power off before connecting into the circuit.
5.3 Energized Circuit Troubleshooting Checklist
Work on de-energized circuits and use lockout/tagout procedures whenever possible.
(a) On live circuits, use personal protective equipment (PPE).
Use insulated tools.
Wear nonconductive safety glasses or a face shield.
Wear rubber insulated gloves with leather protectors rated
for the voltage present. Where danger from electric shock
extends to arms wear rated rubber sleeves in addition to
gloves.
Remove watches, jewelry or other metal objects.
Stand on an insulated mat or use safety shoes with electrically rated soles.
Wear long-sleeved natural-fiber or FR-rated shirts and pants,
long-sleeved FR-rated coveralls or other company-approved
arc-flash-hazard protection. (Check with your company procedures for specific uniform requirements.)
(b) When taking measurements on live circuits:
Hook on the ground clip first, and then make contact with the
hot lead. Remove the hot lead first and the ground lead last.
Hang or rest the meter if possible. Try to avoid holding it in
your hands to minimize personal exposure to the effects of
transients.
Use the three-point test method, especially when checking

to see if a circuit is dead. First, test a known live circuit.
Second, test the target circuit. Third, test the live circuit
again. This verifies that your meter worked properly before
and after the measurement.
Use the old electricians trick of keeping one hand in your
pocket. This lessens the chance of a closed circuit across
your chest and through your heart.
Section 6
PROPER USE OF JUMPERS
(a) It is recognized that temporary circuit jumpers or clips
(jumpers) may be required for conducting some service
work on elevators, escalators or moving walks. All field
personnel shall be trained in the proper use of jumpers for
defeating safety circuits. When jumpers are used they shall
have the following characteristics:
(1) Extra-long, tied in knots, and brightly colored wires or
clips.
(2) Jumpers shall be numbered in sequence.
(3) The ends of jumper wires shall be affixed with insulated
alligator clips.
(4) Each employee shall have his/her name or personnel
number marked in indelible ink on a label permanently
attached to each jumper.
(b) Make sure you understand what effect using or removing a
jumper will have on the entire elevator or escalator system
prior to use.
(c) Jumper wires shall never be placed or configured to
resemble permanent wiring.
(d) The number of jumpers carried shall be limited so that all
jumpers can be accounted for at all times (numbering
jumpers in sequence will help). Jumpers shall be removed
and accounted for when returning equipment to service.
(e) Equipment shall never be returned to service with jumpers
left on. Equipment found in this condition shall be reported
to your Superintendent/Manager immediately.
6.1 Maintenance and Troubleshooting

6.1.1 Rules
(a) Jumpers shall not be used as a diagnostic tool. Always
use a meter to troubleshoot circuits.
(b) Temporary bridging (e.g., tomahawk) devices shall not be
used to short out hall door contacts.
(c) Do not jump out door and gate at the same time.
NOTE: You may deviate from this requirement only when
a second qualified person is on site and in direct communication. USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN THESE
CIRCUITS ARE JUMPED OUT.
(d) Ensure that elevator is on inspection before placing
jumpers on door, gate, or safety circuits. Make a visual
inspection that all hoistway doors are mechanically closed.
(e) Ensure all jumpers are removed before placing
equipment back in service.
6.1.2 Procedures for Jumper Use
(a) Remove elevator from public use and ensure no passengers are in the elevator.
(b) Place jumper kit on machine room door handle or other
conspicuous place.
(c) Verbally communicate to all other elevator personnel on
the jobsite when jumper(s) are to be used. This communication provides needed information on circuits bypassed
and equipment affected.
(d) When work is complete, all jumpers shall be removed,
counted and returned to the jumper kit.
(e) Never leave jumpers on equipment or in the machine room.
6.2 Modernization and New Construction

On modernization and construction many jumpers are used
to operate elevators.
(a) Jumpers shall be brightly colored, easily identifiable and
shall be long and conspicuous.
(b) A Jumper Log shall be established to ensure that affected
personnel are aware of the safety circuits which are not
functioning. It is the responsibility of the mechanic/
mechanic in charge to ensure that the Jumper Log is completed. The Jumper Log shall be kept with the controller
and shall not be removed until all jumpers are removed.
(c) Door, gate, or other safety circuits shall never be jumped out
unless car is on inspection in the controller.
(d) Jumpers shall be removed as soon as they are no longer
needed, maintenance and troubleshooting procedures
outlined above shall be followed.
In addition to the above, stickers shall be placed in the controller cabinet, in close proximity to the inspection/automatic
switches, which read as follows:
DOOR, GATE OR SAFETY CIRCUITS SHALL NEVER
BE JUMPED OUT UNLESS CAR IS ON INSPECTION IN
THE CONTROLLER.
Before moving car with open doors, verify car is on inspection.
6.3 Door Bypass Procedure

(a) Inspection operation with open door circuits (ASME
A17.1, Requirement 2.26.1.5) shall only be utilized when
it is necessary to move an elevator when the car gate
and/or door lock circuit is electrically open. Before utilizing
this, steps shall be taken to identify the problem circuit (car
gate or door lock) and bypass only that circuit. Once a
decision is made to utilize door bypass circuitry, the elevator shall be placed on inspection operation via the car
top or the in-car inspection switches. Once on inspection
operation, the pertinent switch(es) can be switched to
bypass position. Then, whenever possible, the elevator
shall always be operated from the top of the car.
(b) Extreme caution shall be taken prior to and while moving
the elevator to ensure the safety of the public and elevator
personnel, i.e., unprotected openings, body parts clear of
moving equipment, equipment unobstructed, etc.
(c) Once the purpose for using the door bypass circuitry has
been met, the switch(es) are to be switched to the open
position. A thorough check of the car gate/door lock circuitry shall then be performed to ensure proper operation.
Once this is confirmed, the elevator shall be placed back
on automatic operation and returned to service.
Section 7
LOCKOUT AND TAGOUT
The procedures outlined below are intended to prevent
injury or death to employees by requiring certain procedures
be taken before working on equipment. Unless it is not feasible
(i.e., inspecting, troubleshooting, observing, etc.), employees
shall not perform any work on equipment where there is a
potential to be exposed to energized mechanical or electrical hazards until all sources of energy have been de-energized, grounded or guarded.
Equipment variations require the mechanic to know what car
controls are available and operating; the mechanic must know
what safety methods will be employed to gain control of the car.
Never access the hoistway unless you have control of the car.
All forms of potential energy including electrical, mechanical,
hydraulic, pneumatic, kinetic, gravity, etc. shall be controlled to
prevent inadvertent movement of a unit or piece of equipment
being worked on.
7.1 Procedures
(a) Understand the equipment; be aware of its potential hazards.
If it is not understood, or if you have a question, contact your
Superintendent/Manager immediately before proceeding.
(b) Where the accidental starting of the equipment would create a hazard deactivate mainline disconnect switch to
shut off the power. CAUTION: Do not stand directly in front
of the mainline disconnect when operating (stand off to
the side of the disconnect). Each employee shall apply
to the disconnect switch a personal lock and a Do Not
Start tag with the employees name (Section 5.3).
(c) Some components (capacitors, MG sets, etc.) often store

residual energy, even though power is shut off. The stored
energy can result in electrical shock or unintended movement of equipment. Before working on equipment with
these components, discharge the stored energy to ground.
(d) When it is impossible to lock the switch, assurances shall
be made that the circuit is deactivated and tagged out.
Figure 7a
(e) CAUTION: It is possible to have electrical energy on a

controller that has had the mainline-disconnect switch
deactivated. After initiating lockout and tagout, the lighting circuit may still be energized.
(f) Once the system has been locked out, verify with the
appropriate test equipment that the system has been
de-energized. (see Section 5.3)
(g) Before working on mechanical systems, make sure the system is understood. If there are any questions, get answers
before proceeding. Such systems often store energy, even
though the electrical power is shut off. The stored energy can
result in violent movement of a machine part, such as a
plunger or piston rod, when work is done on another portion
of the equipment. If the portion of the system to be worked
on can be isolated and the pressure in that portion of the system released by bleeding, it is not necessary to shut down
the entire system. However, the valves and controls which
could readmit pressure to the system being worked on shall
be identified with Do Not Start tags and locked out. If a lockout is not possible, other positive action shall be taken to
ensure that the equipment will not be energized. Check
flanged connections, cylinder heads or plate-mounted components. The sticking of a gasket can hold the parts together, while bolts are removed, and then can come apart violently due to stored pressure.
(h) When working under a hydraulic elevator, devices such as
jacks, pipe stands, etc. shall be installed to prevent the elevator from injuring workers in the pit.
(i) Each employee who performs duties described above will
be provided with an individually keyed or combination
lockout device and tags. If more than one employee is
assigned to a task, each employee shall be responsible
for placing their own lock and Do Not Start tag, so the
controls cannot be operated.
(j)
(k)
(l)
(m)
(n)
(o)
If controls are so located that only one lock can be accommodated, a multiple lockout device shall be used.
Lockout devices shall be made available for locking out additional equipment.
Where special devices are required to lockout circuit
breakers, they shall be available and used.
Lockout devices shall be returned to the Company when an
employee transfers to other assignments or terminates.
When switches are deactivated for service, repairs or
alterations, they shall be locked out and tagged out.
Before starting work on any equipment that is out of service,
make a thorough check of all electrical control and starting
devices. When any part of such equipment is remotely
controlled, lockout and tagout the mainline disconnect and
confirm that the system is de-energized [Section 7.1(f)].
7.1.1 Shift Changes

(a) When employees are ending their shift and/or other
employees will continue work on the machine or equipment, the employees shall attach the company locks and
tags and then shall remove their personal locks and tags.
(b) The new shift employees shall apply their personal locks
and tags before beginning work on the machine or equipment. After the employees have placed their personal
lockout mechanism and tag, and have verified that the
system is de-energized the company locks and tags shall
be removed.
7.1.2 Restoring Equipment and
Machines to Normal Service
(a) All tools shall be removed, all guards and covers shall be
reinstalled and the area shall be checked to insure that no
personnel are exposed to the equipment or machine.
(b) The mechanic, after checking to make sure that no one is

exposed to the equipment or machine, shall restore energy
to it.
(c) After each portion of the work is completed, the individual
who places the lockout mechanism shall be responsible
for its removal. If more than one operation is performed on
a piece of equipment, machine or system, it will be necessary for each individual to remove their lockout mechanism immediately after their work task has ended. The last
individual to remove their lockout mechanism shall notify
the customer that all work has ended.
(d) The unit shall be operated in the normal mode before
returning it to service.
(e) Remove out of service tags.
(f) Notify the customer that the unit is back in service.
7.2 Supervisory/Emergency
Removal of Lockout/Tagout
(a) If it is necessary to operate a piece of equipment which is
locked out, every effort shall be made to locate the
employee whose lock is on the equipment. If the employee
cannot be located, and after positive assurance is made
that no one is working on the locked out equipment, your
Superintendent/Manager may personally remove the lock.
The Superintendent/ Manager must remember that there is
danger of the employee involved returning, thinking the
machine is still locked out, when actually it has been reactivated. The Superintendent/Manager shall ensure that the
equipment is, once again, locked out before the employee
resumes work.
(b) If a machine is locked out and it becomes necessary to

leave, recheck upon returning to make sure the machine
is still locked out. While supervisors will make every effort
to avoid removing locks, there may be situations when it
must be done. The recheck is for your protection.
7.3 Lockout/Tagout Procedures

for Escalators and Moving Walks
(a) The applicable procedures in Sections 7.1 and 7.2 apply
to all employees who work on escalators and moving
walks. Anytime work is to be performed within the interior
plane of the steps/ pallets, it shall be locked out and
tagged out to prevent the unit from starting unexpectedly.
(b) In addition to lockout/tagout, whenever working within the
truss where 10% or more of the escalator steps are
removed, a mechanical blocking device shall be activated
to prevent the escalator from moving. If the unit is not
equipped with a mechanical blocking device, the drive
chain and/or step axles must be secured to the truss
braces to prevent movement in either direction.
(c) Whenever steps are removed and the unit is going to be
left out-of-service, the steps/pallets should be moved to
cover the openings (whenever possible).
7.4 MRL Car Movement Locking Devices

Some machine-room-less elevators are equipped with special
car movement locking devices that provide an independent
method of securing the car. The cartop can then safely be used
for performing maintenance, inspection, adjustments, or repairs
to overhead equipment.
Elevator suspension must be in place
The device is typically located on the crosshead
It shall have a sign stating WARNING! Engage before

maintaining on inspecting brake, emergency brake or
controller.
Section 8
HOISTWAYS AND MACHINE ROOMS
8.1 Hoistway Access Safety
Prior to gaining access to the hoistway, determine whether power
is needed to perform the required task. If not, the appropriate
lockout/tagout procedure shall be used. (See Section 7.) Do
not open the hoistway door more than 6 in. (152 mm) until
you determine the car or car top is located in a safe position
to access.
8.1.1 Top-of-Car Access/Egress Procedure
CAUTION: Besides examination, inspection, maintenance and
adjustment work that must be done on the car top, there is a
considerable amount of work in the hoistway which must be
done from the top of the car and, at times with the car in
motion. Examples of safe access/egress procedures are outlined below.
8.1.1.1 Accessing Top-of-Car
Prior to accessing the hoistway always verify that the elevator
has arrived before stepping into or on the car.
(a) Hoistway Access Switch Provided:
Capture the elevator, and take it to the top access landing.
Activate the means to disable the operating devices, (in
car inspection service) located in the COP. Verify that
the elevator is not on automatic operation by attempting
to register multiple car calls.
Insert proper door wedge tool to mechanically hold the
door(s) in the open position, stay clear from the entrance
and lower the car to a safe height by using the hoistway
access switch to run the car in the down direction. Note:
Be aware of car door clearances.
Remove key from hallway access switch.

Reach into the hoistway and place the top-of-car stop
switch in the STOP position and turn the car top work
light ON.
Insert key into the hall access switch and try to move
elevator in both directions. It should not move. Remove key.
Place the car top inspection switch in the INSPECT
position and the car top STOP switch to RUN.
Reinsert the access key switch and try to run the car in
both directions. It should not move. Remove key.
Before stepping onto the car top, activate STOP switch to
STOP, locate a safe refuge area and access the car top.
Remove door wedge tool and allow doors to close.
Proceed with necessary tasks in hoistway ensuring car
top station remains on INSPECT and stop switch is in
the STOP position when work is being performed.
CAUTION: Be sure you have a surface to stand on that will
support your weight. Dont stand on the car top emergency
exit or the fan unit and use special care where the car tops are
curved or domed.
(b) Without Hoistway Access Switch:
Capture the elevator, and take it to the top access
landing.
Establish down demand by activating 2 in-car car calls.
Using an approved door unlocking device, stop the
elevator in flight to verify the door interlock by opening
the hoistway no more than 6 inches. Be sure to stop
the elevator in a safe position to safely reach the car
top inspection run box.
Insert proper door wedge tool and place the top-of-car
stop switch in the STOP position, remove your door
wedge tool and allow the doors to close
Wait ten seconds and open the hoistway door no

more than 6 inches to verify the top-of-car stop switch
is working. Car should not move.
Insert proper door wedge tool and place the car top
inspection switch in the INSPECT position and the
car top STOP switch to RUN. Remove your door
wedge tool and allow the doors to close.
Wait ten seconds and open the hoistway door no
more than 6 inches to verify the top-of-car inspection
switch is working. Car should not move.
Insert proper door wedge tool and activate car top
STOP switch to STOP position.
Locate a safe refuge area and access the car top.
Remove door wedge tool and allow doors to close.
Proceed with necessary tasks in hoistway ensuring
car top station remains on INSPECT and stop switch
is in the STOP position when work is being performed.
CAUTION: Be sure you have a surface to stand on that will
support your weight. Dont stand on the car top emergency exit or the fan unit and use special care where the
car tops are curved or domed.
(c) When in a multiple hoistway, never place any part of
your body in the runway of an adjacent operational
elevator.
NOTE: On elevators without top-of-car inspection stations, use
the proper procedures in Section 8.1.2 (j).
8.1.1.2 Exiting Top-of-Car
(a) Position top-of-car level with the egress landing. When a
hoistway access switch is provided, position the top-of-car
at the landing where the top access switch is located.
(b) Place the top-of-car stop switch in the STOP position.
(c) Check for tools, keys, rags or any other equipment.
(d) Slowly open hoistway door and place door wedge tool into
the sill.
(e) Step off top-of-car onto landing.
(f) Place the inspection switch in the NORMAL position.
(g) Place the top-of-car stop switch in the RUN position and
turn off the car top work light.
(h) When a hoistway access switch is provided, with the hoistway door(s) in the open position, activate hoistway access
switch to run the car up. Stay clear of moving car.
Deactivate the means to disable operating devices.
(i) Remove door wedge tool and close hoistway door to
engage pickup rollers with door clutch.
(j) Inside cab return Access-Enable to NORMAL or OFF
position disabling access switch.
(k) Verify elevator is operational by placing a hall call.
8.1.2 Safety precautions when working on car tops:
(a) Familiarize yourself with the position of the car and counterweights of the car being accessed as well as any other
cars/counterweights in the vicinity and take appropriate
measures to keep yourself and others away from hazards.
(b) If movement of the car is needed while on top of the car,
be sure to have a firm hold on the crosshead, or other part
of the car structure.
(c) Never stand or sit on the crosshead when the car is
moving.
(d) Never hold onto the ropes, sheaves or sheave guard.
(e) If the car top is not clean (i.e., oil, grease), clean it prior to
performing any activities.
(f) Verify proper operation of top-of-car inspection operating
buttons.
(g) Where outlets are provided, use a grounded portable light
with a suitable, non-conductive or grounded lamp guard
and reflector.
(h) Electrical cords are not to be hung on car or counterweight

ropes.
(i) When a top-of-car operating device is available and operational, use it to operate the car instead of depending on
an operator in the car.
(j) If top-of-car operating device is not available and you must
ride on top of the car ensure:
(1) The person on the car top shall identify and be positioned in a safe refuge space. Do not enter areas
marked with Red and White strips.
(2) The operator in the car is briefed on the signals to
be used.
(3) The operator in the car repeats instructions each time
before moving the car.
(4) That hall buttons cannot control the car.
(5) The operator shall only run the car on the slowest
possible speed and only in the specified direction.
(6) In the case of single and collective-operation elevators or any elevator whose reversal at the terminals is
automatically controlled, instruct the operator to
reverse the direction of the car before the terminals by
means of the reversal switch in the car.
(k) When a fall hazard exists, fall protection shall be used.
(See Section 4.)
(l) Wire ropes shall only be inspected or lubricated when the
car is stopped. Avoid pinch points.
(m) When opening hoistway doors from the car top, do so
slowly so that no one steps in from the landing thinking a
car has arrived.
(n) Observe overhead clearances.
(o) Use extra care when working on car tops that are curved,
domed, or located in unenclosed hoistways.
(p) Do not leave parts, lubricants, etc on the top of elevator
cars. This is a violation of the ASME A17.1 Code.
(q) The car top emergency exit shall remain in the closed
position except when passing through same.
(r) Before performing repairs from top-of-car, with the car at
or above the top landing, place a ladder in car under top
emergency exit to provide means of exiting from car top.
8.2 Pit Safety

8.2.1 General
(a) Many serious injuries occur every year, entering and exiting
pits. Every employee must be aware of the hazards before
entering a pit. Some of the more common hazards are:
(1) Inadequate refuge space
(2) Inadequate lighting
(3) Improper access
(4) Tripping hazards
(5) Unsafe or lack of pit ladders
(6) Moisture/water/oil
(7) Moving equipment
Take appropriate steps to minimize these hazards and any
others that are identified.
(b) Before entering a pit, familiarize yourself with the position
of the car and counterweights for the car being worked on
as well as any other cars/counterweights in the vicinity.
(c) Control of the car shall be obtained prior to entry into the pit.
(d) If notified by the building owner or representative that the pit
and/or hoistway has been classified as a permit required
confined space (this notification could be verbal or the
pit/hoistway may be labeled), immediately notify your
Superintendent /Manager for further instructions. In either
case, DO NOT enter the pit/hoistway until consulting your
Superintendent/Manager and receiving authorization.
8.2.2 Elevator Pit Access/Egress Procedure
NOTE: These procedures do not apply to walk-in pits. See
Section 8.2.3 for Walk-in Pit procedures.
8.2.2.1 Accessing Pits

(a) When the movement of the elevator is required, the following procedure shall be followed in lieu of the Lockout/
Tagout procedure in Section 7.
(b) Lockout/Tagout procedures are required if movement of
the elevator is not needed to complete the work being performed. (See Section 7.)
(c) Before entering the pit, notify the building manager/owner
that you will be servicing the elevator. Tag the elevator out
of service by placing a sign on the controller stating ELEVATOR IS UNDER THE CONTROL OF A SERVICE
PERSON - DO NOT OPERATE.
(d) Install barricades if the hoistway door is going to be open
more than 5 in. (125 mm) while performing your work.
(See Section 4.4)
(e) When a hoistway access switch is provided capture the
elevator at the lower access landing and activate the
Access-Enable to disable operating devices located at
the car-operating panel. Verify elevator is not on automatic by registering multiple car calls. With the hoistway door(s)
held in the half-open position, activate hoistway access
switch to run the car up until toe guard clears opening.
Stay clear of moving car.
(f) When a hoistway access switch is not provided, capture
the elevator and place two car calls to upper floors to
establish an up demand. As the elevator moves away from
the landing, open the hoistway door with a hoistway door
unlocking device key to insure interlock stops the elevator.
CAUTION: When using hoistway door unlocking device keys be
aware of pinch hazard when the hoistway door opens under power.
(g) If hoistway access switches or hoistway door unlocking
devices are not provided follow your company safety procedures for accessing the hoistway.
(h) Before accessing the elevator pit, place a door wedge tool
in the sill to ensure that the hoistway door(s) will not shut,
turn the pit light on and place the pit stop switch in the
STOP position.
(i) Insert access key. Try to move elevator in both directions. It
should not move. Remove key from switch.
(j) Where an access ladder exposes a person to a fall hazard
of 6 ft (1.8 m) or greater; and
(1) The ladder is further than 29.5 in. (750 mm) from the
interior edge of the door frame; or
(2) The ladder or handhold extends less than 42 in. (1067
mm) above the access landing,
(3) The clearance between the ladder rungs and side wall
is less than 4.5 in., a hazard assessment shall be conducted to identify the necessary safety precautions.
(k) If the pit does not have a pit stop switch, the lockout/tagout
procedure is to be implemented before entering the elevator pit. (See Section 7.)
(l) Standing outside the hoistway, remove door wedge tool
and close the hoistway door. Enter a hall call and wait 10
seconds to verify the elevator will not run and to verify that
the pit stop switch is working. When working on a multiple
bank of elevators wait for a minimum of 20 seconds to verify
the elevator you are working on will not run.
(m) Once verification of the pit stop switch operation is complete, open the hoistway door, place a door wedge tool
back into the sill, do a mental job hazard assessment and
locate a safe refuge space. Do not enter areas marked
with Red and White strips. Carefully enter the pit. Close
doors to about 6" and use door wedge to block.
(n) In deep pits a second stop switch is typically installed 4 ft
above the pit floor. After descending the pit ladder place
the lower pit stop switch in the STOP position. The second
stop switch must be tested and verified by two independent means. Methods may vary across organizations.
(o) If operation of the elevator is necessary:
(1) The car is only to be operated on inspection operation
from either the car top with top-of-car inspection operation or inside the car with in-car inspection operation,
if provided, by a qualified elevator person. The person
operating the car and the person in the pit shall establish and maintain two-way communications.
(2) Install pipe stands.
(3) Remove the door wedge tool and allow the hoistway
door to close.
(4) Place the upper pit stop switch in the RUN position.
(5) Stand on the pit floor and be prepared to stop the
movement of the elevator with the pit stop switch.
CAUTION:
(p) Never stand on the pit ladder when the pit stop switch at the
access landing is in the RUN position, unless two pit stop switches are provided and the lower switch is in the STOP position.
(q) When work is to be done on the hydraulic system, the car
shall be landed on pipe stands, hydraulic pressure relieved
and appropriate lockout/tagout procedures implemented.
(See Section 7.)
(r) When in multiple hoistways, never place any part of
your body in the runway of an adjacent operational
elevator.
8.2.2.2 Exiting Pits
(a) Verify lower pit stop switch, where provided, is in the
STOP position.
(b) Verify pit stop switch at access door is in the STOP position.
(c) Place lower pit stop switch in the RUN position.
(d) Remove pipe stands.

(e) Slowly open hoistway door and place a door wedge tool
into the sill. Exit the pit.
(f) Turn the pit light off.
(g) Place the pit stop switch at access door in the RUN position.
(h) When a hoistway access switch is provided, with the hoistway door(s) in the open position, activate hoistway access
switch to run the car down. Stay clear of moving car.
Deactivate the means to disable operating devices.
(i) Remove door wedge tool and close hoistway door.
(j) Place the car back into service.
8.2.3 Walk-in Pits
NOTE: See Section 8.2.2 for pit access procedure through
lowest hoistway door
8.2.3.1 General guidance
(a) Every walk-in pit is different. Therefore it is difficult to make
one set of requirements that applies to all situations. For
each situation that may be encountered, site specific requirements and procedures shall be established. Formulated
requirements and procedures will depend on the height of
the pit (7 ft. [2.1 m] or more of overhead clearance) and the
guarding or location of related components such as; tapes,
governors, counterweights, traveling cables, etc.
(b) Always wear a hard hat in walk-in pits where cars are
operating.
8.2.3.2 General Rules that apply
to the majority of walk-in pits.
(a) For walk-in pits where there is no risk of being stuck by the
car or related equipment:
(1) With elevators operating, it is generally safe to enter

the pit to perform brief visual inspections, to walk from
one pit to another to make observations, or to retrieve
dropped items at the front side of the hoistway (e.g.
keys, money, jewelry, small tools, etc.).
(2) For brief work activities such as minor adjustments or
adding oil to buffers, the unit to be serviced must have
two circuits tested and verified that the elevator will not
run to ensure sufficient safe control.
(3) For repair work, the unit shall be locked and tagged
out.
(b) When working on elevated buffer stands (more than 6 ft.
[1.8 m] off the pit floor) fall protection (guardrails or
Personal Fall Protection) is required.
8.2.4 Safety precautions when working in pits:
(a) Locate a safe refuge area and be prepared to enter same
at a moments notice.
(b) Ensure that all portable lights and tools are connected
through a Ground Fault (GFCI).
(c) Take care to protect all lighting from damage.
(d) Do not work in a pit with standing water.
(e) Never jump into a pit always use the access ladder or
a portable ladder.
(f) Always check your shoes for oil/grease prior to climbing.
(g) Use both hands when using ladders entering or exiting
the pit.
(h) Be aware of moving equipment (i.e., counterweights, pumps,
motors, belts, and sheaves) and ensure that clothing and
hands cant get caught in them.
(i) Avoid smoking or open flames while in the pit.

(j) Use proper hand protection while cleaning pit.
(k) Never place your body under the car and have the car lowered to or below the bottom landing. This does not apply
to walk-in pits.
(l) Never stand in counterweight runway, under compensating chains or straddle over the traveling cable(s) loop.
(m) Never use wooden timbers to support car or counterweights.
(n) Do not leave parts, lubricants, cleaning equipment, etc in
the pit. This is a violation of the ASME A17.1 Code. Pipe
stands may be stored in the pit.
8.2.5 Additional safety precautions to be taken
when working under hydraulic units:
(a) DO NOT stand on the hydraulic piping.
(b) DO NOT work on the hydraulic system (i.e., repacking a
jack, work on oil supply lines, pipe fittings or any portion of
system that may be under pressure) unless the elevator is
landed on pipe supports.
(c) Avoid pinch points that a plunger or piston may present.
The plunger or piston may not react normally, especially
after repacking.
8.3 Hoistway Screening

Where an elevator is operating in a multiple hoistway, and
construction or modernization work is to be performed in an
adjacent portion of that multiple hoistway, that portion of the
elevators hoistway where the work is to be performed shall be
fully separated. The material used for this separation shall:
(a) be equal to or stronger than 0.0437 in. (1.118 mm) dia. wire;
(b) have openings not exceeding 1 in. (25 mm);
(c) be so supported and braced so as to not deflect into the

code required running clearance of the adjacent car; and
(d) be in accordance with local code.
8.4 Overhead Protection

(a) Overhead protection shall be provided in the hoistway
and in any other work area where there is exposure to
falling objects. This protection is to prevent all parts of the
body from being struck by falling tools, debris, small
parts, etc.
(b) In general, overhead protection can be achieved by one or
a combination of the following examples:
(1) False cars with roofs/netting designed and selected
by the company.
(2) Installation of an overhead barrier directly above the
work area which covers all areas where field personnel
have to stand or reach to install hoistway components
(3) Protection of all hoistway openings above the work
area (e.g.: installation of hoistway doors or protective
screening)
(4) Sealing off corridors to prevent other trades from
working near or passing by wall openings
(5) Walls are in place and all hoistway doors closed
(6) Guarding all holes in the machine room and secondary
levels
(7) Prohibiting simultaneous work in hoistway and machine
room with unguarded holes
(8) Prohibiting simultaneous work in common hoistways
where no hoistway screening exists between hoistways
(9) Prohibiting storage of materials within 6ft. (1.8m) of
hoistway openings.
(c) All cases where objects have fallen down the hoistway must
be immediately investigated and reported by the mechanic
in charge. Once the cause for this occurrence has been

identified, it will be mitigated by the company or the MIC.
8.5 Machine Room Safety
Access to machine rooms, as well as working in the
machine room itself, can be hazardous if proper precautions
are not taken. It is very important that you have the ability
to recognize potential hazards and are aware of the proper
precautions to take when they exist. Machine rooms shall be
secured from unauthorized access.
8.5.1 Access to the machine room
Just getting to a machine room can be hazardous, so recognizing potential hazards and taking steps to correct or avoid
them is very important. Some of the more common hazards are:
(a) Lighting
(1) If the stairwell or hallway area is not well lit, use a flashlight or other temporary lighting until the situation can
be corrected Dont just feel your way in the dark.
(b) Unsafe ladders
(1) Many machine rooms can only be accessed through
the use of fixed ladders. Always check the condition of
the ladder before climbing.
(2) Never climb a ladder with tools in your hands. Use a
rope to pull tools up.
(c) Machine room doors are typically self-closing and/or selflocking. The ASME A17.1 requires the door to be operable from inside the machine room without the need to use
a key.
Section 9
TOOLS
9.1 Hand Tools
(a) Employees shall maintain hand tools in good condition at
all times.
(b) Do not use tool belts and never carry tools in your pockets.
(c) Never use tools that are worn, cracked or broken.
(d) Pliers and pipe wrenches shall not be used on nuts and
bolts.
(e) Crescent wrenches shall never be used in place of the
proper-type wrench.
(f) Do not use makeshift tools such as pipe, iron bars or
extensions for leverage (cheaters).
(g) Use the correct size crowbar for each job. Place a block of
wood under the head of the crowbar for leverage.
(h) Never strike hardened steel surfaces with a steel hammer.
Use a soft metal hammer or one with a plastic, wooden or
rawhide head.
(i) Cold-chisels, center-punches, etc., shall be dressed to
eliminate mushrooming.
(j) Keep a knife sharp and in a sheath or holder when carrying it on a job. Do not use it for stripping traveling cable;
use cable strippers instead. When using a knife, always
cut away from your body.
(k) Avoid placing a tool box where another person may trip
over it.
(l) Split or loose handles in hammers or sledges shall be
replaced with new and properly fitted handles before
being used. Handles shall never be wired or taped.
(m) Always keep screwdrivers properly dressed and their handles in good condition.
(n) Never use a screwdriver as a punch, wedge, pinch bar,

pry or chisel.
(o) Files shall never be used unless they have a proper handle,
and never as a pry.
(p) Always use the proper tool for the job it was intended.
Figure 9a
Use only properly dressed chisels
Wrong
Wrong
Right
9.2 Portable Electric Tools and Lights

(a) Electrically powered tools cause the same types of incidents
as hand tools, but the injuries are usually more severe.
(b) Power tools, portable lights or cord sets shall be protected
by GFCIs.
(c) If the insulation on an electric tool or cord is broken,
cracked, missing or damaged, destroy and discard the
tool or cord.
(d) Never tamper with or remove three-prong grounding plugs

or pins. This eliminates the grounding protection. When
grounded outlets are not available - as may be found in
older buildings adapter plugs shall be used with the
grounding wire secured to a positive ground. (Note: The
cover plate screw may not give a positive ground, use your
meter or GFCI tester to test for positive ground.)
(e) Always use a GFCI when plugged in even when using
double insulated tools.
Figure 9b
(f) Double-insulated tools may be used if they are
distinctively marked with the words Double
Insulated, or the symbol shown in Figure 9b.
(g) When using extension cords, make sure the cord is
plugged into a grounded outlet of correct voltage and the
cord is capable of carrying the expected load. Extension
cords shall conform to OSHA Standards and be
Company-approved. 110-volt extension cords shall be
durably marked with the size (12-3 or 14-3 AWG) and type
as noted in the chart below:
Figure 9c
SO
SOO
Approved Markings for Extension Cords

Hard Service
ST
STO
STOO
SE
SEO
SEOO
SJ
SJO
SJOO
Junior Hard Service

SJE
SJT
SJEO
SJTO
SJEOO SJTOO
(h) Flexible cords shall be used in continuous lengths without

splice or tape. Hard service flexible cords No. 14 or larger
may be repaired or spliced. The splice and insulation characteristics shall be equal or greater than the original cord.
(i) Electric cords shall not be run through holes in walls, ceilings or floors. If run through doorways, windows, or similar
openings, they shall be protected from damage.
(j)
(k)
(l)
(m)
(n)
(o)
(p)
(q)
(r)
(s)
(t)
(u)
(v)
Metal or plastic electrical boxes, commonly referred to as

handy boxes, shall not be used to make extension cords
and multipliers. Do not field engineer electrical components. Such components and assemblies are not
approved for that use.
Portable lights shall be equipped with guards to prevent
accidental contact with the bulb. Unless guards and handles are properly grounded, they shall be made from nonconductive materials.
Portable lights shall not be suspended by their electric
cords, unless cords and lights are designed for this means
of suspension.
Work areas, walkways and similar locations shall be kept
clear of all cords so as not to create a hazard to employees
or subject cords to damage.
Do not lift or lower portable electric tools by the power
cord; use a handline. Never throw tools, equipment or
material from one work level to another.
Keep all cords coiled when not in use. To prevent cord
damage do not wrap cords tightly around tools.
Hand-held power tools shall not be equipped with a dead
man control. It may have a lock-on control provided turn
off can be accomplished by a single motion of the same
finger or fingers that turn it on.
Power operated cutting tools shall have a functional brake.
Avoid forcing tools; let the tool do the work.
Unplug power when adjusting or cleaning the tool.
Never use electrical tools for purposes other than intended.
Keep guards in place and properly adjusted.
Have a firm footing and be properly braced when using
power tools.
9.3 Powder Actuated Tools

Powder actuated tools are prohibited on all worksites.
Section 10
PORTABLE LADDERS / SCAFFOLDS /
STATIONARY WORK PLATFORMS
10.1 Scaffolds and Stationary Work Platforms
(a) Scaffolds and stationary work platforms shall be erected
in accordance with approved safety standards under the
supervision of a Competent Person (see Section 21).
(b) When used, wooden or synthetic planks shall be scaffoldgrade or approved by a Qualified Person for scaffold
and stationary work platforms use capable of withstanding
4 times the working load.
(c) The assembly and disassembly of scaffolds and stationary work platforms shall be done using a safety harness
and lifeline anytime there is more than a 6 ft (1.8 m) fall
exposure.
(d) Ladders are required to reach working surfaces more than
2 ft (610 mm) above or below the point of access.
(e) In hoistways, at least two 2 in. (51 mm) by 10 in. (254 mm)
planks must be used with a minimum of 6 in. (152 mm) of
bearing and a maximum of 12 in. (305 mm) of overhang
beyond the bearing surface. The span shall not exceed 10
ft (3.05 m) for a single plank. The planks shall be cleated
to prevent movement.
(f) No planks shall be of such length as to extend into passageways where there is a possibility of planking being
bumped by the movement of people, materials or equipment through the area.
(g) Under no circumstances shall others be permitted to use
the Elevator Companys scaffolds, scaffolding materials
or stationary work platforms unless approved by your
Supervisor/Manager. Under no circumstances shall the
(h)
(i)
(j)
(k)
(l)
(m)
(n)
(o)
elevator company use other trade scaffolds or stationary

work platforms unless approved by your Supervisor/
Manager.
If it is necessary to have workers below the work area, make
sure cover protection is provided. A minimum of 3/4 in.
(19 mm) plywood on 2 in. (51 mm) planking shall be used.
Never erect scaffolding or stationary work platforms in an
active hoistway, unless the car has been completely shut
down and the mainline disconnect switch locked out and
tagged. (See Section 7.)
Do not climb cross braces on scaffolds.
When using tubular welded frame scaffold, the sections
shall be joined together using the lock pins provided for
that purpose.
Spacing between ladder rungs shall meet OSHA standards.
Scaffolds shall be equipped with baseplates.
Scaffolds and stationary work platforms shall be tied into
the building with rigid connectors spaced 4 times the minimum width at intervals not exceeding 26 ft (7.9 m).
Unless the scaffold is fully planked and equipped with
proper guardrails and toeboards, the employee shall be
tied off using a personal fall-arrest system.
10.2 Portable Ladders

(a) Only OSHA-compliant ladders shall be used.
(b) Use type 1-A ladders (300-lb rating) as a minimum.
(c) Because metal ladders are conductors of electricity, they
shall not be used.
(d) Extension ladders shall be equipped with safety feet.
(e) Ladders shall be examined for defects before every use.
Those found to be defective shall be tagged Defective
Do Not Use and removed from the jobsite.
(f) Ladders shall never be painted.

(g) No more than one person is allowed on a ladder.
(h) Avoid reaching more than an arms length while working
on a ladder.
(i) Do not work from the top 3 rungs of any straight or extension ladder or top 2 steps of an A-frame ladder.
(j) Only ladders of sufficient length shall be used. Adding
makeshift extensions is dangerous and prohibited.
(k) When ladders are used for ascending or descending from
one level to another, extend the ladder top at least 3 ft (914
mm) above the landing served and tie it off, with feet
secured against slippage.
(l) Extension ladders shall be placed so that the space
between the bottom of the ladder and the supporting
structure is 1/4 the supported length of the ladder (see
Figure 10a).
(m) When placing and using extension ladders, care shall be
taken to avoid overhead obstructions and hazards (electrical, low ceilings, pipes, etc.).
(n) When a ladder is being used in a location where it may be
struck by others in the area, there shall be a second person at the bottom of the ladder at all times. Ladders shall
never be left in such locations when not in use. Whenever
it is necessary to place a ladder in front of a door opening,
the door shall be blocked, locked or guarded by a second
person. When ladders are placed in an aisle or corridor,
the area shall be barricaded or roped off.
(o) Be aware of the potential hazard of other trades working
on ladders in your immediate area.
(p) Lift and lower large articles with a handline.
(q) When climbing up and down, always face the ladder and
maintain 3-point contact at all times.
(r) Extension ladders shall not be taken apart to make two
ladders.
(s) Step ladders shall only be used in their fully open position
with spreader or locking device engaged to prevent accidental fold-up of the ladder.
(t) Remove tools, tool bucket and equipment from ladder
before moving.
(u) When working on a ladder, maintain three points of contact, with center of body within the rails at all times or fall
protection shall be used when 6 ft. (1.8 m) or greater
above the ground.
Secured
L Length
Illustration shows proper

placement of ladder
3'0" min
Figure 10a
On firm
level surface
Safety
Feet
1/4 of L
Section 11
MOVING WORK PLATFORMS
11.1 Running Platforms
(a) The running platform is not an elevator and shall not
be used to haul other personnel or material. Any other use
of a running platform shall be approved by your
Superintendent/Manager. In the event that work done by
another trade must be done on a running platform, it shall
be done only with the permission of your Superintendent/
Manager. Any movement of a running platform shall be
done by Elevator Company Personnel only.
(b) Before hoisting or roping of a platform, the governor shall
be installed and roped to the safety releasing arm and
tested to ensure that the safety is operational.
(c) Fall protection should always be utilized - However, if a
personal fall protection system is not utilized, the running
platform shall be equipped with guardrails and toeboards. The front of the platform shall be equipped with
removable guardrails until the front of the hoistway is
completely enclosed.
(d) When required the running platform shall be counterweighted for the weight of the car platform assembly and
its expected load. Do not put all the counterweights in the
frame and be sure they are secured.
(e) Temporary run controls and cords shall be inspected daily.
Damaged cord shall be destroyed and discarded.
(f) Temporary run controls shall be three button control
(UP, DOWN, SAFETY) so that it takes activation of
two buttons to run any direction, plus an emergency stop
switch on a stand-alone circuit. Cords shall be fitted with
strain relief and insulation shall be intact. All buttons shall
function as intended.
(g) The temporary operating station shall be mounted on the side

of the car sling, away from the entrance and the counterweights. The operating station shall have a means for locking it
out of service or disconnecting it to prevent unauthorized use.
(h) Buffers shall be in place before using a running platform.
(i) Running platform for hydraulic elevators shall never be
hoisted with a chain fall or winch.
11.2 Temporary Cars

(a) When an elevator is to be turned over to the building owner
or general contractor for temporary use during construction, it shall meet all the requirements of Section 5.10 of the
ASME A17.1 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators
and/or applicable local code. Post proper signs showing
capacity in pounds (kilograms) and number of people.
(b) The signed Temporary Acceptance Form shall show
allowable capacity in pounds (kilograms) and number of
passengers. If counterweight, setting of governor, or area
of car platform have been altered, coordinate with your
office to provide proper documentation for operation of the
temporary elevator.
11.3 False Cars And Other Devices

Used In The Hoistway
(a) There are a variety of false cars and similar devices used
in the hoistway to stack rails, set brackets, set hoistway
entrances, run hoistway wiring, etc. Remember the following very important points at all times:
(1) In the event that work done by another trade must be
done from a false car, it shall be done only with the
permission of your Superintendent/Manager.
(2) Any movement of a false car shall be by Elevator
Company Personnel only.
Figure 11a
FALSE CAR
Foot Safety Release

(Install opposite motor-side
of cable climbing device.)
Detail
Figure 11b
see 11.3(f)
FALSE CAR
WITH OPTIONAL
DEBRIS NET
Typical arrangement of safety equipped

working platform with optional overhead
protection, hoist and wire rope safety.
NOTE: Net to be attached so it will

break away in a fall. Hanging but not
secured to the uprights.
(b) This equipment is designed to move Company workers,

equipment and supplies only. The maximum load on a
false car shall not exceed the manufacturers rated load. The
manufacturers rated load shall be posted on the equipment.
(c) The assembly and disassembly of a false car shall be
done using body harnesses, shock-absorbing lanyards
and lifelines anytime there is more than a 6 ft (1.8 m) fall
exposure. (See Section 3.6.)
(d) When a false car is first placed in use on a job or moved
from one hoistway to another, a safety test as detailed by
Company Policy shall be performed to ensure the safeties
hold the load. This test shall be documented and a file maintained as long as the false car is in use in that hoistway. A
daily test shall be done on a static basis before using the car
each day. The overhead supports and rigging shall be
checked on a daily basis also. The safety test shall be performed at or as close as possible to the lowest landing. It
is equally important that the false car safeties be properly
adjusted for the size rails on which they are being used.
Never disable the safeties by tying back the safety cables.
(e) The two sides and rear of the false car shall be provided
with a guard rail system 42 in. 3 in. (1067 mm 76 mm)
high with a midrail 21 in. (533 mm) high and toe board
3-1/2 in. (90 mm) high, conforming to OSHA requirements.
Warning chains shall be installed across the front of the
false car. Where working conditions are such that overhead
protection is required on the car, the use of a debris net with
1/4 in. (6.4 mm) openings is recommended.
(f) An alternative to the optional safety net is a plywood structure mounted overhead on an angle slanting to the back of
the hoistway. If required, this protective structure should be
hinged with a heavy grade hinge and hardware. In the case
of front and rear openings the overhead protection shall be
slanted to the side of any non-opposing equipment.
(g) There are two recommended methods of moving a false

car in the hoistway. The first is a cable-climbing-type
device. These are available under a variety of names, such
as Power Climber, Sky Climber, and Cable Climbers, etc.
Each unit has some minor differences, but basically, they
operate in the same manner. They climb a wire rope that
has been located in the hoistway and securely fastened to
the overhead support structure. The excess wire rope is
normally coiled up and hung in the pit to prevent damage
to it.
(h) There shall be a safety line (block stop) or other secondary safety device installed to hold the unit in case of
failure of the main hoist rope. This safety line can either be
installed in the motor of the climber or it can run through
the cable-climbing device itself.
(i) In the event a false car is operated in the upper part of a
high-rise hoistway without enough wire rope to travel the
distance, sufficient safeguards shall be taken to prevent the
false car from traveling beyond the length of the wire rope.
(j) The cable-climbing device is attached to the false car by
bolting it to the lifting angle attached to the false-car safety
plank. Always use case-hardened bolts with lock nuts for
attachments. Some important things to watch out for are:
(1) Fist grips shall be used on the wire ropes of the
climber. U-bolt-type clips shall not be used .
(2) Adequate padding shall be placed around the entire
support members; and
(3) All bolts shall be tightened and checked on a daily
basis.
(k) Another method of positioning a false car is to use a drum
hoist outside of the hoistway. No personnel shall ride the
platform as it is being positioned. The drum hoist is rigged
with overhead sheaves at the top of the hoistway to
(l)
properly guide the hoist rope from the hoisting machine to

the false car. The hoisting machine shall be equipped with
a slack rope switch. There shall be an operator at the hoist,
and there shall be a positive two-way communication
between the hoist operator and the workers on the false
car. This is required any time a hoisting machine is being
used from a remote location. A proper guardrail system
shall be provided at the landing where the hoist is located.
Shafters and other similar-type pieces of equipment are
operated in the same manner as false cars and require
periodic safety tests and inspections according to the
manufacturers specifications. Shafters also have an independent safety line (block stop) to arrest the fall of the unit
in the event the hoist rope fails, and shall be installed on
all jobs where shafters are used.
Section 12
MATERIAL HANDLING
12.1 Manual Handling Lifting of Material
(a) When any heavy object is to be lifted and carried to another
point, first inspect and clear the area and route over which
the object is to be carried. Be sure nothing is in the way
that might cause slipping or tripping.
(b) Inspect the object to be lifted to determine how it will be
grasped. Make sure it is free of sharp edges, protruding
nail points, slivers or other hazards that might cause injury
to the hands or body. Wear appropriate gloves to protect
hands. (See Section 3.)
(c) Do not permit material storage within 6 ft (1.8 m) of escalator wellways.
Lifting Loads
(a) Incorrect lifting methods require unnecessary effort and
often cause strain or other types of injuries. When it is necessary to lift any object which is difficult for one person to
handle, ask for help.
(b) The safest way to lift is actually the easiest way to lift (see
Figure 12a):
Figure 12a
2-3-4
5
(1) Get a secure footing.

(2) Bend at knees to grasp the object.
(3) Keep a natural curve in back and as nearly upright as
possible.
(4) Get a firm hold.
(5) Lift gradually by straightening legs, keeping the back
as nearly straight as possible.
The same procedure must be observed when setting
loads down.
(c) Two common injuries that occur in our industry are back
sprain or strain. Low-back pain is the most common ailment. The misconception that back injuries are only
caused by improper lifting lulls us into a false sense of
security. Overexertion, overextending, overreaching
and improper bending are some of the many causes of
low-back pain. Most of the low-back ailments are normally not of a serious nature, until we choose to ignore
the warning signs. When this happens, the backaches
become chronic.
Figure 12b
Position for Lifting
Straighten legs
Right
All the load is on the back

Legs
bent
Weight
close
to body
Figure 12c
HELPFUL HINTS FOR ON AND OFF THE JOB

Walk with good posture. Keep head
high chin tucked in. Dont slouch.
Dont wear improper shoes.
DOS
Stay close to your work and

keep feet flat on floor.
DONTS
Dont overextend your reach

by being on tip-toes.
Figure 12d
DOS
Keep feet flat on the floor
when sitting. Your
back should be
firmly against the
back of the chair.
DONTS
Dont Slump. Keep chair
close to your work. Avoid
excessive leaning and
arching your back.
Bend with your knees keep

a natural curve in your back.
Lift objects only chest high.
Dont bend with your legs

straight. Avoid lifting above
shoulder level.
Sleep on firm mattress. Sleep on

your side with your knees bent.
Dont sleep on soft, sagging

mattresses. Sleeping on your
stomach will cause sway back.
12.2 Ramping and Blocking of Material

(a) Handling of all heavy materials requires considerable
care. Never use short cuts.
(b) Pay particular attention to the position of fingers and feet
when using rollers, pinchbars, jacks and blocking to move
heavy materials and equipment.
(c) Before trying to lift a load with a pinchbar, be sure to take
an ample bite.
(d) Jacks shall always be placed on a solid footing and so located
that a good bite is provided on the object being moved.
(e) Timber used for blocking and cribbing shall be of adequate size to carry and distribute loads being supported.
(f) When placing blocking and cribbing, be sure to have
ample bearing surface. Never stack the timber in such a
manner that maneuvering the load could cause it to tip.
(g) Whenever more than two tiers of timber are used, be sure
to cross-rib.
(h) Secure skid-boards to eliminate the possibility of their
shifting, and block or crib them to prevent excessive or
uneven deflection.
(i) Passageways for the movement of materials and equipment shall be cleared of debris and obstacles to afford
needed working space and ease of movement.
(j) Before moving extremely heavy loads (machines, escalator trusses, etc.) check with your Superintendent/
Manager that the floor will support the load.
12.3 Hoisting and Rigging

(a) The cardinal rules of hoisting are: stay clear of the load
at all times, never stand under the load, know the
weight of the load, capacity of your equipment, the
structure to which you are rigging and the overall condition
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(i)
of these items. Stand uphill or to the side of a load thats

on a ramp.
Do not allow non-Company personnel to use Elevator
Company hoisting and rigging.
Elevator personnel must be aware of all hoisting being
done in or around their work area. Always take necessary
safety precautions.
When elevator personnel are conducting hoisting operations, access to hoisting areas, especially hoistways and
wellways, shall be restricted to elevator personnel involved
in the lift. Warning signs shall be posted.
Elevator personnel shall avoid areas where other trades
are hoisting.
Before making the first hoist, and at the start of each
day thereafter, when the hoist is to be used, the rigging,
overhead supports, blocking, etc., shall be inspected by
the mechanic/MIC. The hoist shall be inspected visually
prior to each use. It shall be tested by raising the load
several inches and holding it there prior to making an
actual lift.
Power operated rigging equipment shall be tested to
ensure the machine stalls prior to rigging breaking or
coming loose (i.e., tie to major support structure activate
motor to ensure integrity of rigging system).
The safe working load of a hoist, or any part of the rigging
system, as determined by the manufacturer, shall be
clearly marked on the hoist or other equipment, and this
safe working load shall not be exceeded. If the hoist or
other equipment is not marked with the safe working load
do not use.
Only company approved hoisting and rigging equipment
shall be used.
(j)
(k)
(l)
(m)
(n)
(o)
(p)
(q)
(r)
(s)
(t)
No alterations to any hoisting and rigging equipment shall

be made without the manufacturers written approval.
Annual or manufacturers recommended testing to certify
the safe working load of the hoist shall be done by a qualified testing facility and the hoist shall be tagged or identified certifying test and date.
The supporting structure to which the hoist is attached
shall have sufficient strength to support the load. (Refer to
Allowable Concentrated Loads on American Standard
Beams in Figure 22i).
The support shall be arranged so as to provide for free
movement of the hoist and shall not restrict the hoist from
lining itself up with the load.
The hoist shall be installed only in locations that permit the
operator to stand clear of the load at all times.
The overhead structure shall be padded where any choke
or assembly is passed over steel. This padding is essential
to keeping the rigging in good condition.
Only properly made wire rope or nylon slings and chokers
shall be used for rigging.
Do not use the hoist chain as a choker.
Do not use a jack wrench as a lifting block. These are not
designed for these uses.
The use of two or more chain hoists for hoisting a single
load is not permitted, unless any one of them will handle
the entire load by itself.
Whenever a load cannot be lifted by one person pulling on the
chain, investigate for overload or a defect in the chain fall.
To prevent hooks from being disengaged from the load
or overhead support, it is recommended that only hooks
with safety latches be used. Hooks which do not have
safety latches shall be moused as a temporary measure.
(u) A clevis-type shackle, with locking device or through bolt

with jam nut, or nut with cotter pin, shall be used to hoist
rails, brackets, etc.
(v) Use only manufacturer recommended wire rope of the
proper size for powered hoists. Always examine such wire
rope for defects. Wire ropes found to be defective shall not be
used.
(w) Always wear gloves when handling wire rope.
(x) When using a capstan hoist, do not stand in the coil of
rope.
(y) Do not rig the capstan hoist so as to overload it.
Figure 12e
VERTICAL PULL ONLY
Choker or
Beam Clamp
Choker
Load Line
To Winch
d
Loa
Snatch Block
Lift Line
d
Loa
Do not pull so that bending stress is put on beam clamp.
(aa) Do not drill additional holes in the capstan hoists mounting

brackets, as this could weaken the hoist.
(ab) Rated load divided by the number of parts of the rope
shall not exceed 20% of the nominal breaking strength of
the rope (i.e., safety factor of 5).
(ac) Wire rope used for supporting the top block hoist rig
shall have, as a minimum, one more turn than the number of sheaves used in the traveling hoist rope, and
shall be well padded where it goes around the support
beam. Remember: Wire rope strength deteriorates 25%
when it is wrapped around supports and is secured with
fist grip type clips.
(ad) Hoist machines shall be substantially secured so that they
will not shift under a load.
(ae) When starting a lift, gradually take slack out of slings and
make sure that no ones hands are in a position to be
caught between the load and sling hook.
(af) Never attempt to make a lift or move equipment when anyone is in a position to be injured should the load shift or fall.
(ag) Do not drag sling, chains, etc., along the floor or across
equipment.
(ah) When hoisting rails into a hoistway, and the guardrail system must be removed to allow access, if there is more
than a 6 ft (1.8 m) fall exposure, the employee feeding the
rails into the hoistway shall be protected from falling into
the hoistway by a personal fall arrest system attached to a
lifeline. Remember to keep the guardrail system up on the
unused portions of the hoistway and keep others out of
your hoisting area.
(ai) Clear communications are required. All verbal commands
shall be repeated by the receiving party and reconfirmed
by the directing party.
Figure 12f
Allowable Number of Broken Strands

for Wire Ropes used in Hoisting Equipment
1. Six randomly distributed broken wires in one lay.
2. Three broken wires in one strand on one lay.
3. If one-third of the outside wires show wear or
disintegrate at any place on the rope.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Causes Of Wire Rope Failure

Using wire rope of insufficient strength for the job.
Improper rigging.
Kinking.
Improper lubrication, storage and care, allowing
rusting, corrosion or internal abrasion.
Exposure to extreme heat.
Crushing on winch drum.
Using drums or sheaves of insufficient diameter
of incorrect tread.
Permitting ropes to abrade over sharp corners
or other fixed objects.
Contact with electrical current.
Signs Of Wire Rope Deterioration

1. Reduction of rope diameter below nominal
diameter due to loss of core support, internal/
external corrosion, or wear of outside wire.
2. Broken outside wires and degree of distribution
or concentration of broken wires.
3. Worn outside wires.
4. Corroded, rusty or broken wires at end connections.
5. Severe kinking, crushing, cutting and/or unstranding.
12.4 Wire Rope Fastenings

(a) When it is necessary to make a short bend, as in attaching wire rope or when it is to be looped, thimbles shall
always be used.
(b) Fist grips are preferred fasteners because the wire rope
does not become damaged.
(c) In forming an eye, the loose or dead end is clamped
against the main part of the rope, with the wire-rope
clips spaced a distance equal to six times the diameter
of the rope.
(d) Wire-rope clip fastenings seldom develop more than 80%
of rope strength, at best.
(e) The point of greatest fatigue and/or wear in a rope usually
develops at or near the end where it is attached to the
becket on the block. Clips shall be inspected at least daily,
and tightened if they show signs of loosening. All connections shall be periodically disassembled and the wire rope
inspected for damage on a regular basis.
Figure 12g
Double Saddle Clips (Fist Grip and J Clips)
12.5 Chain Hoists

(a) Generally chain hoists are more durable, more adaptable
and stronger than block and tackle.
(b) All chain hoists shall be visually inspected for defects prior
to first use, and daily when in use.
(c) The lower hook on all chain hoists is designed to be the
weakest part and will spread when overloaded. When this
occurs, the entire hoist shall be inspected.
(d) Damaged hoists shall be removed from service.
(e) Repairs shall only be made by an authorized representative
of the manufacturer. This includes the replacement of a chain.
(f) The unit shall be returned to the vendor for testing, maintenance and internal inspection as recommended by the
manufacturer.
(g) Always use proper hand signals when hoisting. See
Figures 12i and 12j.
(h) Discard hooks that spread beyond allowable spread, see
Figure 12y.
12.6 Slings and Hitches

(a) Chain slings shall not be used when hoisting material.
(b) Nylon slings are to be used for hoisting equipment within
their rated load. Label with rating shall be attached to sling.
(c) Nylon slings shall be inspected for cuts or tears before
using and damaged slings discarded.
(d) The type of sling or hitch to be used shall be determined
from the shape of the load and by the flexibility and condition of the rope. In lifting multiple objects, such as a load
of lumber or steel sheathing, the sling must bind on the
load sufficiently to prevent slipping of the individual
pieces. In handling single pieces, such as timbers, posts
or piles, a timber hitch with two half-hitches (or a similar

hitch) shall be used.
(e) Only approved slings of proper size shall be used for slinging loads.
(f) In using wire rope as straps for hooking onto tackle blocks,
there shall be the same number of parts of rope in the
strap as there are moving parts in the tackle. For instance,
if triple-block tackle is used, there shall be six parts of rope
for the strap.
(g) Endless wire slings shall be made using a minimum of six
fist grip rope clips as shown in Figure 12h. If the rope is
greater than 5/8 in. (16 mm) additional fist grip rope clips
are required, see Figure 12ac.
Figure 12h
ENDLESS SLING ASSEMBLY
D = 6 times diameter of rope

(Also see Section 12.7 Crosby Lifting Guide)
12.7 Crosby Lifting Guide

The following pages of information in this section have been
printed with permission of The Crosby Group Inc. The
strengths of the slings, shackles and other rigging equipment
identified within these pages are to be used in conjunction with
the referenced Crosby products. When using rigging equipment not manufactured by Crosby, obtain appropriate strength
and capacity information from the manufacturer of the products
that are being used.
Figure 12i
HAND HOISTING SIGNALS
HOIST.
With forearm vertical, forefinger
pointing up move hand in
small horizontal circle.
EMERGENCY STOP.
Arms extended palms down,
move hands rapidly right and left.
MOVE SLOWLY.
Use one hand to give any
motion signal and place other
hand motionless in front of
hand giving the motion signal.
(Hoist Slowly shown in example.)
Figure 12j
HAND HOISTING SIGNALS
LOWER.
With arm extended downward,
forefinger pointing down, move
hand in small horizontal circles.
STOP.
Arm extended, palm down,
move hand rapidly right and left.
DOG EVERYTHING.
Clasp hands in front of body.
Figure 12k
RIGHT AND WRONG RIGGING PRACTICES
Use of Chokers
RIGHT:
No cutting action
on running lines.
WRONG:
Right, because of cutting action of
eye splice on running lines. Left,
bolt on running line can work loose.
Suspending Needle Beams or Scaffolds
WRONG:
Steel can
cut rope.
RIGHT: Sharp
corners padded.
Eye Bolts
RIGHT: Vertical
lift on eye bolt.
WRONG:
Lifting on eye
bolts from an
angle reduces
safe loads as
much as 90%.
Figure 12l
RIGHT AND WRONG RIGGING PRACTICES

Hoisting Structural Steel
RIGHT: Use space
blocks and pad corners.
WRONG:
Can bend flanges
and cut rope.
RIGHT:
Hooks are turned out.
WRONG: Hook openings

should be turned out.
NOTE: When hoisting 2 or more pieces of material

over 12 ft long, double slings hall be used.
RIGHT:
Load over
12 ft long
WRONG:
Load over 12 ft long
Hook Slings

AN INDUSTRIAL TERM DENOTING A
PRODUCTS THEORETICAL RESERVE
CAPABILITY; USUALLY COMPUTED BY
DIVIDING THE CATALOG ULTIMATE LOAD BY
THE WORKING LOAD LIMIT. GENERALLY
EXPRESSED AS A RATIO,
e.g. 5 TO 1.
DESIGN FACTOR
THE AVERAGE LOAD OR FORCE AT WHICH

THE PRODUCT FAILS OR NO LONGER
SUPPORTS THE LOAD.
ULTIMATE STRENGTH
A TEST APPLIED TO A PRODUCT SOLELY TO

DETERMINE INJURIOUS MATERIAL OR
MANUFACTURING DEFECTS.
PROOF TEST
THE MAXIMUM MASS OR FORCE WHICH THE

PRODUCT IS AUTHORIZED TO SUPPORT IN A
PARTICULAR SERVICE.
Quality Continuum
WORKING LOAD LIMIT (WLL)
DEFINITION
TERMINOLOGY
1
VERSION (4/02)
CROSBY FITTINGS
LEBUS McKISSICK
WESTERN NATIONAL
BLOCKS & FITTINGS

FOR WIRE ROPE & CHAIN
P.O. Box 3128

Tulsa Oklahoma 74101
Phone: (918) 834-4611
Fax: (918) 832-0940
1-800-777-1555
Web:
www.thecrosbygroup.com
E-Mail:
crosbygroup@thecrosbygroup.com
FOR ADDITIONAL
SUPPORT
USERS GUIDE LIFTING
COMPREHENSIVE SET OF ACTIONS THAT

REDUCES THE RISK OF A PROBLEM, A
FAILURE, AN ACCIDENT
RISK MANAGEMENT
Figure 12m
THE BASIC RIGGING PLAN
1. WHO IS RESPONSIBLE (COMPETENT) FOR THE

RIGGING? COMMUNICATION ESTABLISHED?
2. IS THE EQUIPMENT IN ACCEPTABLE CONDITION?
APPROPRIATE TYPE, PROPER IDENTIFICATION?
3. ARE THE WORKING LOAD LIMITS ADEQUATE?
CAPACITY OF GEAR KNOWN?
WHAT IS THE WEIGHT OF LOAD?
WHERE IS THE CENTER OF GRAVITY?
WHAT IS THE SLING ANGLE?
WILL THERE BE ANY ANGULAR OR SIDE LOADING?
ARE THE SLINGS PADDED AGAINST SHARP
CORNERS?
4. WILL THE LOAD BE UNDER CONTROL?
IS THE LOAD RIGGED TO THE CENTER
OF GRAVITY?
IS THE HITCH APPROPRIATE?
TAG LINE NEEDED?
IS THERE ANY POSSIBILITY OF FOULING?
CLEAR OF PERSONNEL?
5. ARE THERE ANY UNUSUAL
LOADING OR ENVIRONMENTAL
CONDITIONS?
WIND, TEMPERATURE, OTHER?
6. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS?
Figure 12n
1. PRODUCT AND APPLICATION INFORMATION

2. PRODUCT THAT IS CLEARLY IDENTIFIED
NAME OR LOGO
LOAD RATING AND SIZE
TRACEABILITY
3. PRODUCT PERFORMANCE
WORKING LOAD LIMIT
DUCTILITY
FATIGUE PROPERTIES
IMPACT PROPERTIES
MANUFACTURERS RESPONSIBILITY
1. UTILIZE APPROPRIATE RIGGING GEAR SUITABLE FOR

OVERHEAD LIFTING.
2. UTILIZE THE RIGGING GEAR WITHIN INDUSTRY
STANDARDS AND THE MANUFACTURERS
RECOMMENDATIONS.
3. CONDUCT REGULAR INSPECTION AND
MAINTENANCE OF THE RIGGING GEAR.
USER RESPONSIBILITY
RESPONSIBILITY
IMPROPERLY INSTALLED HARDWARE OR MALFUNCTION

IS CAUSE FOR REMOVAL. CHECK FOR LATCHES, SWIVEL
BEARINGS, LOCKING DEVICES, AND INSTALLATION OF
WIRE ROPE CLIPS AND WEDGE SOCKETS.
PROPER FUNCTION
DO NOT WELD, DO NOT SUBSTITUTE SHACKLE PINS OR

OTHER COMPONENTS, DO NOT HEAT, BEND OR MODIFY
IN ANY MANNER.
MODIFICATION
REMOVE FROM SERVICE IF CRACKS, NICKS, OR GOUGES

ARE DETECTED.
CRACKS, NICKS, GOUGES
REMOVE FROM SERVICE IF EXCESSIVE WEAR. WEAR IS

EXCESSIVE IF:
MORE THAN 5% WEAR IN THROAT OR EYE OF HOOK
AND OTHER CRITICAL AREAS OF HARDWARE.
MORE THAN 10% WEAR IN OTHER AREAS.
WEAR
REMOVE FROM SERVICE IF ANY SIGNIFICANT

DEFORMATION. CHECK THROAT OPENING OF HOOKS.
DEFORMATION
INSPECTION OF HARDWARE
Figure 12o
CORE PROTRUSION
CORROSION
BIRDCAGING
BROKEN WIRES
REMOVE FROM SERVICE WIRE ROPE SLINGS THAT HAVE

ANY DAMAGE RESULTING IN DISTORTION OF THE WIRE
ROPE STRUCTURE SUCH AS KINKING, CRUSHING,
UNSTRANDING, BIRDCAGING, STRAND DISPLACEMENT
OR CORE PROTRUSION.
DISTORTION OF WIRE ROPE
REMOVE FROM SERVICE STRAND LAID AND SINGLE PART

SLINGS IF TEN OR MORE RANDOMLY DISTRIBUTED WIRES
IN ONE ROPE LAY, OR FIVE BROKEN WIRES IN ONE ROPE
STRAND IN ONE ROPE LAY.
BROKEN WIRES
KINKING
CRUSHING
UNSTRANDING
BROKEN OR CUT STRANDS
STRANDING DISPLACEMENT
INSPECTION CRITERIA
ALL SLINGS AND ATTACHMENTS SHALL BE VISUALLY

INSPECTED BY THE PERSON HANDLING THE SLING EACH
DAY THEY ARE USED. IN ADDITION, A PERIODIC
INSPECTION SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A DESIGNATED
PERSON, AT LEAST ANNUALLY, AND SHALL INCLUDE A
RECORD OF THE INSPECTION.
PER ANSI B30.9
INSPECTION OF WIRE ROPE SLINGS
CHAIN SLINGS SHALL HAVE PERMANENTLY AFFIXED

IDENTIFICATION STATING: SIZE, GRADE, RATED LOAD,
NUMBER OF LEGS AND MANUFACTURER.
IDENTIFICATION
WEB SLINGS AND ROUND SLINGS SHALL BE

PERMANENTLY MARKED INDICATING: MANUFACTURERS
TRADEMARK AND CODE (OR STOCK NUMBER), RATED
LOADS FOR THE THREE HITCHES AND MATERIAL.
IDENTIFICATION
ROUND SLING NOTES

REMOVE FROM SERVICE ROUND SLINGS THAT HAVE
CORE FIBER EXPOSED BY HOLES, TEARS, CUTS,
EMBEDDED PARTICLES, WEAR OR SNAGS.
REMOVE FROM SERVICE ROUND SLINGS THAT HAVE
MELTING, CHARRING OR WELD SPLATTER ON ANY PART
OF SLING.
CHAIN LINKS
BROKEN STITCHES
WORN STITCHES
EXCESSIVE ABRASION
KNOTS
INSPECTION CRITERIA
ACID OR CAUSTIC BURNS
MELTING OR CHARRING
HOLES, CUTS
TEARS, SNAGS
REMOVE SLING FROM SERVICE IF LINKS ARE WORN

EXCESSIVELY (MORE THAN 10% OR REFER TO
MANUFACTURERS INFORMATION), SHARP TRANSVERSE
NICKS AND GOUGES SHOULD BE ROUNDED OUT BY
GRINDING (DO NOT EXCEED WEAR ALLOWANCE). CHAIN
LINKS AND ATTACHMENTS SHOULD HINGE FREELY TO
ADJACENT LINKS.
WEAR
WELD SPLATTER
NICK, CRACKS, BREAKS
EXCESSIVE TEMPERATURE
GOUGES, STRETCH, BENDS THROAT OPENING OF HOOK
INSPECTION CRITERIA
PER ANSI B30.9

INSPECTION SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A DESIGNATED
PERSON, AT LEAST ANNUALLY, AND SHALL INCLUDE A
RECORD OF THE INSPECTION.
PER ANSI B30.9
INSPECTION OF SYNTHETIC SLINGS 4

INSPECTION (NORMAL SERVICE: YEARLY, SEVERE
SERVICE: MONTHLY) SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A
DESIGNATED PERSON, AT LEAST ANNUALLY, AND SHALL
INCLUDE A RECORD OF THE INSPECTION.
INSPECTION OF CHAIN SLINGS
Figure 12p

5
REFER TO ANSI B30.9 FOR FULL DETAILS

HORIZONTAL SLING ANGLES OF LESS THAN 30 DEGREES ARE NOT RECOMMENDED
ANGLE
Q & T CARBON
120
SHACKLE
MINIMUM
SHACKLE SIZE
90
45
60
30
WIRE
FOR A D/d>1
ROPE
AT LOAD
SIZE
CONNECTION
SHACKLE
VERTICAL
TWO LEG
60 DEGREE
45 DEGREE
30 DEGREE
SIZE
(SINGLE LEG)
CHOKER
OR BASKET HITCH
SLING ANGLE
SLING ANGLE
SLING ANGLE
1/4
5/16
1120
820
2200
1940
1500
1120
5/16
3/8
1740
1280
3400
3000
2400
1740
3/8
7/16
2400
1840
4800
4200
3400
2400
7/16
1/2
3400
2400
6800
5800
4800
3400
1/2
5/8
4400
3200
8800
7600
6200
4400
9/16
5/8
5600
4000
11200
9600
7900
5600
5/8
3/4
6800
5000
13600
11800
9600
6800
3/4
7/8
9800
7200
19600
16900
13800
9800
7/8
1
13200
9600
26400
22800
18600
13200
1
1-1/8
17000
12600
34000
30000
24000
17000
1-1/8
1-1/4
20000
15800
40000
34600
28300
20000
1-1/4
1-3/8
26000
19400
52000
45000
36700
26000
1-3/8
1-1/2
30000
24000
60000
52000
42400
30000
RATED CAPACITIES BASED ON PIN DIAMETER OR HOOK NO LONGER THAN THE NATURAL EYE WIDTH (1/2 X EYE LENGTH) OR LESS THAN
THE NOMINAL SLING DIAMETER
6 X 19 AND 6 X 37 IMPROVED PLOW STEEL - IWRC 5/1 DESIGN FACTOR
WIRE ROPE SLING CAPACITIES (LBS.) - FLEMISH EYE - ANSI B30.9
Figure 12q
1/4
3/8
7/16
1/2
9/16
5/8
3/4
7/8
1
1-1/8
1-1/4
WIRE
ROPE
SIZE
INCHES
0.65
1.4
1.9
2.5
3.2
3.9
5.6
7.6
9.8
12.0
15.0
SINGLE
LEG
(VERTICAL)
0.48
1.1
1.4
1.9
2.4
2.9
4.1
5.6
7.2
9.1
11.0
SINGLE
CHOKER
1.3
2.9
3.9
5.1
6.4
7.8
11.0
15.0
20.0
24.0
30.0
TWO LEG SLING

VERTICAL
1.1
2.5
3.4
4.4
5.5
6.8
9.7
13.0
17.0
21.0
26.0
0.9
2.0
2.7
3.6
4.5
5.5
7.9
11.0
14.0
17.0
21.0
TWO LEG SLING

60
45
HORIZONTAL HORIZONTAL
SLING ANGLE SLING ANGLE
6 X 19 AND 6 X 37 EXTRA IMPROVED PLOW STEEL - IWRC 5/1 DESIGN FACTOR

HORIZONTAL SLING ANGLES OF LESS THAN 30 DEGREES ARE NOT RECOMMENDED
5A
0.8
1.8
2.5
3.2
4.1
5.0
7.1
9.7
13.0
16.0
19.0
TWO LEG CHOKER

60
HORIZONTAL
SLING ANGLE
WIRE ROPE SLING CAPACITIES - TONS (2000 LBS.) - FLEMISH EYE - ASME B30.9
Figure 12r
A BASKET HITCH HAS TWICE

THE CAPACITY OF A SINGLE
LEG ONLY IF D/d RATIO IS 25/1
AND THE LEGS ARE VERTICAL.
CAPACITY % OF
SINGLE LEG
200 %
170 %
140 %
100 %
NEVER PLACE A
SLING EYE OVER A
FITTING WITH A
DIAMETER OR
WIDTH GREATER
THAN ONE HALF
THE NATURAL
LENGTH
OF THE
EYE.
45
30
TRIPLE LEG SLINGS HAVE 50% MORE CAPACITY

THAN DOUBLE LEG ONLY IF THE CENTER OF
GRAVITY IS IN CENTER OF CONNECTION POINT
AND LEGS ARE ADJUSTED PROPERLY (EQUAL
SHARE OF THE LOAD)
QUAD LEG SLINGS OFFER IMPROVED
STABILITY BUT DO NOT PROVIDE INCREASED
LIFTING CAPACITY.
60
A CHOKER HITCH HAS

75% OF THE CAPACITY
OF A SINGLE LEG ONLY
IF THE CORNERS ARE
SOFTENED AND THE
HORIZONTAL ANGLE IS
GREATER THAN 30
DEGREES. USE A
BLOCK OF WOOD
UNDER CHOKE TO
INSURE ANGLE IS
PROPER.
WIRE ROPE SLINGS AND

CONNECTIONS TO FITTINGS
ANGLE
90
60
45
30
NEVER PLACE EYE

OVER A FITTING
SMALLER DIAMETER
OR WIDTH THAN THE
ROPES DIAMETER.
USE A THIMBLE TO
PROTECT SLING AND
INCREASE D/d
WIRE ROPE SLINGS AND

CONNECTIONS TO FITTINGS
Figure 12s
HORIZONTAL
ANGLE
90
60
45
30
CHAIN GR - 8
DESIGN
FACTOR 4/1
1/4 - (9/32)
3/8
1/2
5/8
3/4
7/8
1
1-1/4
CHAIN
SIZE
(IN.)
CAPACITY % OF
SINGLE LEG
200%
170%
140%
100%
VERTICAL
(SINGLE LEG)
3500
7100
12000
18100
28300
34200
47700
72300
60
60 DEGREE
SLING ANGLE
6050
12200
20750
31350
49000
59200
82600
125200
A CHAIN GRAB HOOK

APPLICATION WILL
RESULT IN A 20%
REDUCTION OF CHAIN
CAPACITY OF A SINGLE
LEG. THE HORIZONTAL
ANGLE MUST BE
GREATER THAN 30
DEGREES.
TWO LEG OR
BASKET HITCH
7000
14200
24000
36200
56600
68400
95400
144600
90
60
30 DEGREE
SLING ANGLE
3500
7100
12000
18100
28300
34200
47700
72300
30
45
SINGLE LEG
MASTER LINK
SIZE (IN.)
1/2
3/4
7/8
1
1-1/4
1-1/2
30
DOUBLE LEG
MASTER LINK
SIZE (IN.)
1/2
3/4
1
1-1/4
1-1/2
1-3/4
QT
ALLOY
QUAD LEG SLINGS OFFER IMPROVED STABILITY BUT

DO NOT PROVIDE INCREASED LIFTING CAPACITY.
TRIPLE LEG SLINGS HAVE 50% MORE CAPACITY THAN

DOUBLE LEG ONLY IF THE CENTER OF GRAVITY IS IN
CENTER OF CONNECTION POINT AND LEGS ARE
ADJUSTED PROPERLY (EQUAL SHARE OF THE LOAD).
45 DEGREE
SLING ANGLE
4900
10000
16950
25500
40000
48350
67450
102200
45
CHAIN SLING CAPACITIES (LBS.) - CHAIN GR-8 - ASME B30.9 DESIGN FACTOR 4/1
Figure 12t
8800
15000
22600
5/16
3/8
1/2
5/8
A-1342
Master Link
4300
5700
1/4 - (9/32)
45200
30000
17600
11400
8600
TWO LEG OR
BASKET HITCH
90
39100
26000
15200
9900
7400
60 DEGREE
SLING ANGLE
60
32000
21200
12400
8100
6100
45 DEGREE
SLING ANGLE
45
22600
15000
8800
5700
4300
30 DEGREE
SLING ANGLE
30
5/8 in.
1/2 in.
3/8 in.
1/4-5/16 in.
1/4-5/16 in.
7A
3/4 in.
5/8 in.
1/2 in.
3/8 in.
3/8 in.
DOUBLE LEG
MASTER LINK
SIZE (IN.)
QT
ALLOY
SINGLE LEG
MASTER LINK
SIZE (IN.)
Crosby Spectrum 10 System Makes Assembly Easy
VERTICAL
(SINGLE LEG)
CHAIN GR - 10
4 TO 1 DESIGN
FACTOR
CHAIN
SIZE
(IN.)
CHAIN SLING CAPACITIES (LBS.) - CHAIN GR-10 - ASME B30.9 DESIGN FACTOR 4/1
Figure 12u
CHOKER
80% OF
SINGLE LEG
ANGLE
120
BUNCHING
PINCHING
FOLDING, BUNCHING OR
PINCHING OF SYNTHETIC
SLINGS, WHICH OCCURS WHEN
USED WITH SHACKLES, HOOKS
OR OTHER APPLICATION WILL
REDUCE THE RATED LOAD.
60
60
45
45 DEGREE
SLING ANGLE
140% OF
SINGLE LEG
45
30
30 DEGREE
SLING ANGLE
SAME AS
SINGLE LEG
30
QUAD LEG SLINGS OFFER IMPROVED

STABILITY BUT DO NOT PROVIDE
INCREASED LIFTING CAPACITY.
TRIPLE LEG SLINGS HAVE 50% MORE

CAPACITY THAN DOUBLE LEG ONLY IF THE
CENTER OF GRAVITY IS IN CENTER OF
CONNECTION POINT AND LEGS ARE
ADJUSTED PROPERLY (EQUAL SHARE OF
THE LOAD).
60 DEGREE
SLING ANGLE
170% OF
SINGLE LEG
A CHOKER HITCH HAS 80% OF

THE CAPACITY
OF A SINGLE
LEG IF THE
CORNERS ARE
SOFTENED AND
THE
HORIZONTAL
ANGLE IS
GREATER THAN
30 DEGREES.
USE A BLOCK OF
WOOD UNDER
CHOKE TO
INSURE ANGLE
IS PROPER.
TWO LEG
OR BASKET
200% OF
SINGLE LEG
90
WEB SLING CAPACITIES - ANSI B30.9 - DESIGN FACTOR 5/1
SYNTHETIC SLINGS
RATED LOAD
VERTICAL
(SINGLE LEG)
100% OF
SINGLE LEG
Figure 12v

SLING 1
D1=5 FT
SLING 2
D2=5 FT
10,000 LBS.
CENTER OF GRAVITY AND

SLING LOADING
SLING 2 = 10,000 X 8 / (8+2) = 8,000 LBS.

SLING 1 = 10,000 X 2 / (8+2) = 2,000 LBS.
SLING 2 IS CLOSEST TO COG. IT WILL HAVE THE GREATEST SHARE

OF THE LOAD.
WHEN THE CENTER OF GRAVITY

CENTER OF GRAVITY AND
IS NOT EQUALLY SPACED BETWEEN
SLING LOADING
THE PICK POINTS, THE SLING AND
FITTINGS WILL NOT CARRY AN EQUAL SLING 1
SLING 2
SHARE OF THE LOAD. THE SLING
CONNECTED TO THE PICK POINT
10,000 LBS.
CLOSEST TO THE CENTER OF GRAVITY
WILL CARRY THE GREATEST SHARE
D1=8 FT
D2=2 FT
OF THE LOAD.
CENTER OF GRAVITY AND SLING LOADING
IF THE WEIGHT OF THE LOAD

IS 10,000 LBS., THEN EACH
SLING WILL HAVE A LOAD
OF 5,000 LBS. AND EACH
SHACKLE AND EYEBOLT WILL
ALSO HAVE A LOAD OF 5,000 LBS.
WHEN LIFTING VERTICALLY,

THE LOAD WILL BE SHARED
EQUALLY IF THE CENTER OF
GRAVITY IS PLACED EQUALLY
BETWEEN THE PICK POINTS.
CENTER OF GRAVITY AND SLING LOADING
Figure 12w
HEIGHT
WIDTH
VOLUME OF CYLINDER =
3.14 x (DIAM. x DIAM. x LENGTH) / 4
VOLUME OF SPHERE =
3.14 x (DIAM. x DIAM. x DIAM.) / 6
WEIGHT = VOLUME X UNIT WEIGHT OF MATERIAL
VOLUME OF CUBE =
HEIGHT x WIDTH x LENGTH
UNIT WEIGHT STEEL = 490 LBS/FT

3
UNIT WEIGHT ALUMINUM = 165 LBS/FT
3
UNIT WEIGHT CONCRETE = 150 LBS/FT
3
UNIT WEIGHT WOOD = 50 LBS/FT
3
UNIT WEIGHT WATER = 62 LBS/FT
3
UNIT WEIGHT SAND AND GRAVEL = 120 LBS/FT
WEIGHT = VOLUME X UNIT WEIGHT OF MATERIAL
DIAMETER
10
A=
HORIZONTAL
SLING
ANGLE
LOAD =
500 X LOAD
ANGLE
FACTOR
HORIZONTAL SLING
ANGLES OF LESS THAN
30 DEGREES
ARE NOT
RECOMMENDED
REFER TO ANSI B30.9
FOR FULL
INFORMATION
LOAD IN EACH
SLING = L/H X 500
11
50
1.305
45
1.414
30
2.000
LOAD ON EACH LEG OF SLING =
VERTICAL LOAD X LOAD ANGLE FACTOR
LOAD ANGLE
FACTOR = L/H
1.000
1.155
LOAD ON SLING CALCULATED

TENSION 1 = LOAD X D2 X S1/(H(D1+D2))
HORIZONTAL SLING
ANGLE (A) DEGREE
90
60
SLING ANGLES
TWO LEGGED SLING - WIRE ROPE, CHAIN, SYNTHETICS
LOAD ON SLING CALCULATED

Figure 12x

MAXIMUM INCLUDED ANGLE
120 DEGREES
INCLUDED
HUNG ANGLE
CARBON
MAXIMUM
WORKING
LOAD
TONS
3/4
1
1-1/2
2
3
5
7-1/2
10
15
20
25
30
40
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REFER TO THE
INCLUDED
HUNG ANGLE
DIAMETER
OF PIN
1.25
1.31
1.38
1.44
1.50
1.63
1.75
1.88
1.00
1.13
1.25
1.38
1.50
1.63
USE SCREW PIN OR BOLT

TYPE TO COLLECT SLINGS.
INSIDE WIDTH
AT PIN
(INCHES)
1.38
1.47
1.53
1.66
1.75
1.81
1.06
1.25
1.44
1.69
1.81
2.03
2.25
2.38
DO NOT SIDE LOAD ROUND

PIN SHACKLE
2
2.6
3.3
5
7
9.5
12.5
15
18
21
30
ALLOY
MAXIMUM
WORKING
LOAD
TONS
SHANK AND SWIVELS ARE 4-1/2 TO 1.
EYEHOOKS - 5/1 (EXCEPT ALLOY

30 TON AND LARGER ARE 4-1/2 TO 1)
EYE HOOK
DEFORMATION
INDICATOR
A-A
11.50
12.00
12.00
12.00
12.50
13.00
14.00
14.00
15.00
16.50
17.00
18.00
10.00
QUIC-CHECK
DO NOT BACKLOAD
DO NOT TIP LOAD
DO NOT SIDELOAD
PRODUCT WARNINGS
MAXIMUM
INCLUDED
ANGLE 90
DEGREES
ALLOY
MAXIMUM
THROAT
WORKING
OPENING
LOAD
(INCHES)
TONS
CODE
CODE
1.89
1
DC
DA
1.91
1-1/2
FC
FA
1.00
2
GC
GA
1.09
3
HC
HA
1.36
*4-1/2 /5
IC
IA
1.61
7
JC
JA
2.08
11
KC
KA
2.27
15
LC
LA
3.02
22
NC
NA
3.25
30
OC
OA
3.00
37
PC
PA
3.38
45
SC
SA
4.12
60
TC
TA
* 320 EYE HOOK IS NOW RATED AT 5 TONS
ALLOY SHACKLE QUIC-CHECK SHANK HOOK

DESIGN FACTOR
SWIVEL HOOK
5/1
EYE HOOK
12
QUENCHED & TEMPERED

HOOKS
DESIGN FACTOR IN METRIC TONS
RIGGING HARDWARE
QUENCHED & TEMPERED
IN METRIC TONS
USE BOLT TYPE

SHACKLE FOR
PERMANENT
INSTALLATION
CARBON
MAXIMUM
WORKING
LOAD
TONS
1/3
1/2
3/4
1
1-1/2
2
3-1/4
4-3/4
6-1/2
8-1/2
9-1/2
12
13-1/2
17
CARBON SHACKLE
DESIGN FACTOR
6/1
SHACKLES
INSURE SCREW PIN IS

TIGHT BEFORE EACH LIFT
NOMINAL
SIZE (IN)
DIAMETER
OF BOW
3/16
1/4
5/16
3/8
7/16
1/2
5/8
3/4
7/8
1
1-1/8
1-1/4
1-3/8
1-1/2
SCREW PIN
AND
BOLT TYPE
Figure 12y
G-341
2900
4200
6000
8300
10800
N/A
16750
20500
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
A-341
ALLOY
A-341
7000
9000
12300
14000
24360
30600
36000
43000
54300
62600
84900
102600
WORKING LOAD LIMIT POUNDS
G-341
CARBON
A-342
7000
9000
12300
14000
24360
N/A
36000
N/A
54300
N/A
84900
102600
A-342
ALLOY
PRODUCT WARNING
THE USE OF LOCKNUTS

OR MOUSING IS AN
EFFECTIVE METHOD OF
PREVENTING TURNBUCKLES
FROM ROTATING.
SIZE
1/4
5/16
3/8
1/2
5/8
3/4
7/8
1
1-1/4
1-1/2
13
WORKING LOAD LIMIT WORKING LOAD LIMIT

JAW AND EYE
HOOK END FITTING
5/1 DESIGN FACTOR
5/1 DESIGN FACTOR
500
400
800
700
1200
1000
2200
1500
3500
2250
5200
3000
7200
4000
10000
5000
15200
6500
21400
7500
TURNBUCKLES
RIGGING HARDWARE
WORKING LOAD LIMITS ARE FOR USE WITH WIRE ROPE AND
SYNTHETIC SLINGS, NOT FOR CHAIN SLINGS. WORKING LOAD
LIMITS ARE BASED ON SINGLE LEG (IN-LINE), OR RESULTANT
LOAD ON MULTIPLE LEGS WITH AN INCLUDED ANGLE LESS THAN
OR EQUAL TO 120 DEGREES.
SIZE
INCHES
1/2
5/8
3/4
7/8
1
1-1/8
1-1/4
1-3/8
1-1/2
1-5/8
1-3/4
2
LINKS AND RINGS WITH

WIRE ROPE AND SYNTHETIC
SLINGS 5/1 DESIGN FACTOR
Figure 12z
1/4
5/16
3/8
1/2
5/8
3/4
7/8
1
1-1/4
1-1/2
160
300
380
650
1300
1800
2650
3325
5250
6000
NEVER EXCEED WORKING LOAD LIMITS.

NEVER USE REGULAR NUT EYE BOLTS FOR ANGULAR LIFTS.
ALWAYS USE SHOULDER NUT EYE BOLTS FOR ANGULAR LIFTS.
FOR ANGULAR LIFTS, ADJUST WORKING LOAD AS SHOWN ABOVE.
ALWAYS TIGHTEN NUTS SECURELY AGAINST THE LOAD.
ALWAYS APPLY LOAD TO EYE BOLT IN THE PLANE OF THE EYE.
195
360
465
780
1560
2160
3180
3990
6300
7200
WORKING LOAD
LIMIT ANGLE LESS
THAN
45 DEGREES
(LBS.)
THREAD
SHANK
SIZE U.N.C.
TORQUE
FT - (LBS)
DESIGN
FACTOR 5/1
14
PRODUCT WARNING
5/16
7
3/8
12
1/2
28
5/8
60
3/4
100
7/8
160
1
230
1-1/4
470
1-1/2
800
2
1100
SWIVEL HOIST RINGS
WHEN USING LIFTING SLINGS OF TWO OR MORE LEGS
MAKE SURE THE FORCES IN THE LEG ARE CALCULATED.
SELECT THE PROPER SIZE SWIVEL HOIST RING TO ALLOW
FOR LOAD IN SLING LEG.
ALWAYS INSURE
ALWAYS INSURE HOIST
HOIST RING IS
RING IS FREE TO ALIGN
PROPERLY TORQUED
ITSELF WITH SLING.
TO REQUIRED VALUE.
800
1000
2500
4000
7000
8000
10000
15000
24000
30000
WORKING LOAD
LIMIT FULL
180 DEGREE
PIVOT
(LBS.)
SWIVEL
HOIST RINGS
RIGGING HARDWARE
WORKING
LOAD LIMIT
45 DEGREES
SLING ANGLE
(LBS.)
420
780
1000
1690
3380
4680
6890
8645
13600
15600
SHOULDER EYE BOLTS
650
1200
1550
2600
5200
7200
10600
13300
21000
24000
SHANK
DIAMETER
WORKING
LOAD LIMIT
60 DEGREES
SLING ANGLE
(LBS.)
QUENCHED &
TEMPERED
DESIGN FACTOR
5/1
WORKING
LOAD LIMIT
IN LINEPULL
(LBS.)
SHOULDER
EYE BOLTS
Figure 12aa
INSPECTION: EACH DAY BEFORE BEING USED, THE SLING AND ALL
FASTENINGS AND ATTACHMENTS SHALL BE INSPECTED FOR DAMAGE OR
DEFECTS BY A COMPETENT PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE EMPLOYER.
ADDITIONAL INSPECTIONS SHALL BE PERFORMED DURING SLING USE
WHERE SERVICE CONDITIONS WARRANT. DAMAGED OR DEFECTIVE
SLINGS SHALL BE IMMEDIATELY REMOVED FROM SERVICE.
1. SLINGS THAT ARE DAMAGED OR DEFECTIVE SHALL NOT BE USED.

2. SLINGS SHALL NOT BE SHORTENED WITH KNOTS OR BOLTS OR
OTHER MAKESHIFT DEVICES.
3. SLING LEGS SHALL NOT BE KINKED.
4. SLINGS SHALL NOT BE LOADED IN EXCESS OF THEIR RATED
CAPACITIES.
5. SLINGS USED IN A BASKET HITCH SHALL HAVE THE LOADS
BALANCED TO PREVENT SLIPPAGE.
6. SLINGS SHALL BE SECURELY ATTACHED TO THEIR LOAD.
7. SLINGS SHALL BE PADDED OR PROTECTED FROM THE SHARP EDGES
OF THEIR LOADS.
8. SUSPENDED LOADS SHALL BE KEPT CLEAR OF ALL OBSTRUCTION.
9. ALL EMPLOYEES SHALL BE KEPT CLEAR OF LOADS ABOUT TO BE
LIFTED AND OF SUSPENDED LOADS.
10. HANDS OR FINGERS SHALL NOT BE PLACED BETWEEN THE SLING
AND ITS LOAD WHILE THE SLING IS BEING TIGHTENED AROUND THE
LOAD.
11. SHOCK LOADING IS PROHIBITED!
12. A SLING SHALL NOT BE PULLED FROM UNDER A LOAD WHEN THE
LOAD IS RESTING ON THE SLING.
WHENEVER ANY SLING IS USED, THE FOLLOWING PRACTICES SHALL BE

OBSERVED.
OPERATING PRACTICES - ANSI B30.9
Figure 12ab
15
DO NOT REEVE!
REEVING THROUGH CONNECTIONS TO LOAD

INCREASES LOAD ON CONNECTION FITTINGS BY AS
MUCH AS TWICE.
POSITIVE LOAD
CONTROL
LOAD CONTROL
NUMBER OF
CLIPS
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
4
5
TORQUE
FT-LBS.
4.5
7.5
15
30
45
65
65
95
95
130
225
CLIPS 80% EFFICIENT

UNDER 1", 90% 1"
AND ABOVE
TURNBACK
LENGTH (IN.)
3-1/4
3-3/4
4-3/4
5-1/4
6-1/2
7
11 -12
12
12
18
26
G-450
U-Bolt Clip
TURNBACK
Do not use U-Bolts
NUMBER OF
CLIPS
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
4
5
TURNBACK
LENGTH (IN.)
4
4
5
5-1/4
6-1/2
11
12-3/4
13-1/2
16
37
TORQUE
FT-LBS.
30
30
30
45
65
65
130
130
225
225
G-429
Fist Grip
Clip
16
PRODUCT WARNING
THE NUMBER OF CLIPS SHOWN IS BASED ON USING RRL OR

RLL WIRE ROPE, 6X19 OR 6X37 CLASS, FC OR IWRC: IPS OR XIP.
IT ALSO APPLIES TO ROTATION RESISTANT RRL WIRE ROPE,
8X19 CLASS, IPS, XIP, SIZES 1-1/2 INCH AND SMALLER, AND TO
ROTATION RESISTANT RRL WIRE ROPE, 19X7 CLASS, IPS, XIP,
SIZES 1-3/4 INCH AND SMALLER. FOR ELEVATOR, PERSONNEL
HOIST, AND SMALLER, FOR ELEVATOR, PERSONNEL HOIST, AND
SCAFFOLD APPLICATIONS REFER TO ANSI A17.1 AND ANSI
A10.4. THESE STANDARDS DO NOT RECOMMEND THE USE OF
U-BOLT STYLE WIRE ROPE CLIPS.
SIZE
3/16
1/4
5/16
3/8
7/16
1/2
9/16
5/8
3/4
1
CLIPS 80% EFFICIENT

UNDER 1", 90% 1"
AND ABOVE
RIGGING HARDWARE
APPLY U-BOLT OVER DEAD END OF THE WIRE ROPE. LIVE END OF
THE ROPE RESTS IN THE SADDLE. A TERMINATION IS NOT COMPLETE
UNTIL IT HAS BEEN RETORQUED A SECOND TIME. NEVER SADDLE A
DEAD HORSE!
SIZE
1/8
3/16
1/4
5/16
3/8
7/16
1/2
9/16
5/8
3/4
1
WIRE ROPE
CLIPS
Figure 12ac
12.8 Synthetic Webbing Slings

Selection, Use and Maintenance
This section applies to slings fabricated by sewing of woven
synthetic webbing of nylon or polyester type yarns, for the purpose of hoisting, lifting, and general material handling.
12.8.1 Construction
12.8.1.1 Webbing
Webbing should be of fabric woven of high tenacity synthetic yarns, offering suitable characteristics for use in the fabrication of web slings. Webbing shall have the following characteristics.
(a) Sufficient certified tensile strength to meet the sling manufacturers requirements.
(b) Uniform thickness and width.
(c) Full woven width, including selvage edges.
(d) Webbing ends shall be sealed by heat, or other suitable
means, to prevent raveling.
12.8.1.2 Thread
The thread used in the manufacture of synthetic web slings
shall be of the same generic type yarn as the sling webbing.
12.8.1.3 Stitching
(a) Stitching shall be the only method used to fabricate synthetic web slings within the scope of this standard.
(b) The stitching pattern and length of stitching shall be in
accordance with the manufacturers standard practice.
12.8.1.4 Fittings
(a) The material selected shall be compatible with the
mechanical and environmental requirements imposed on
the fitting. Material selected should be carbon steel, alloy
steel, aluminum, or other suitable material.
(b) Fitting shall have sufficient strength to sustain twice the
rated load of the sling without permanent deformation and
a minimum breaking strength equal to five times the rated
load of the sling.
(c) All surfaces shall be cleanly finished and sharp edges
removed so as not to cause damage to the webbing.
(d) Slings incorporating aluminum fittings shall not be used
where fumes, vapors, sprays, mists or liquids of caustic, or
acids are present.
(e) The eye opening in the fitting shall be the proper shape
and size to insure that the fitting will seat properly in the
hook or other attachment.
12.8.1.5 Marking (Sling identification)
Each sling shall be permanently marked to show.
(a) Name of trademark or manufacturer.
(b) Manufacturers code or stock number.
(c) Rated loads for types of hitches used.
(d) Type of synthetic web material.
12.8.2 Design Factor
The design factor for synthetic web slings shall be a minimum of 5.
12.8.3. Rated Load

(a) A sling shall not be used at a load greater than that shown
on its tags. Slings shall be used in accordance with the
manufacturers recommendations.
(b) Each manufacturer shall make available on request test
data to justify these recommended rated loads.
12.8.4 Proof Test
When specified by the purchaser, web slings of all types
shall be proof loaded:
(a) The proof load for single leg slings and endless slings
shall be two times the vertical rated load.
(b) The proof load for multiple leg bridle slings shall be applied
to the individual legs and shall be two times the vertical
rated load of a single leg sling.
12.8.5 Effects of Environment
(a) Chemically active environments, such as acids and caustics, can affect the strength of slings the manufacturer
should be consulted before slings are used in chemically
active environments.
(b) Nylon and polyester slings shall not be used at temperatures in excess of 194(F) 90(C).
12.8.6 Inspection
(a) Initial Inspection. Before using any new or repaired sling, it
shall be inspected to insure that the correct sling is being
used as well as to determine that the sling meets the
requirements of this standard.
(b) Frequent Inspection. This inspection should be made by
the person handling the sling each day the sling is used.
(c) Periodic Inspection. This inspection should be conducted

by the Competent Person. Frequency of inspection should
be based on:
(1) Frequency of sling use;
(2) Severity of service conditions; and
(3) Experience gained on the service life of slings used in
similar applications
(d) Periodic inspections should be conducted at least
annually.
12.8.7 Removal Criteria
A sling shall be removed from service if damage such as the
following is visible and shall only be returned to service when
approved by a Qualified Person.
(a) Acid or caustic burns
(b) Melting or charring of any part of the sling
(c) Holes, tears, cuts or snags
(d) Broken or worn stitching in load bearing splices
(e) Excessive abrasive wear
(f) Knots in any part of the sling
(g) Excessive pitting or corrosion, or cracked, distorted, or
broken fittings
(h) Other visible damage that causes doubt as to the strength
of the sling.
12.8.8 Repairs
(a) Slings shall be repaired only by a sling manufacturer or a
Qualified Person. When repaired, a sling shall be permanently marked to identify the repair agent.
(b) Temporary repairs of either webbing, fittings, or stitching
shall be not permitted.
(c) Repaired sling shall be proof tested to two times its
assigned rated load before being put back into service.
12.8.9 Operating Practices

(a) The weight of load shall be within the rated load of the sling.
(b) Slings shall not be shortened or lengthened by knotting or
other methods not approved by the sling manufacturer.
(c) Slings that appear to be damaged shall not be used
unless inspected and accepted as usable under Section
12.7.6.
(d) Sling shall be hitched in a manner providing control of
the load.
(e) Sharp corners in contact with the sling should be padded
with material of sufficient strength to minimize damage to
the sling.
(f) Personnel should stand clear of the suspended load.
(g) Personnel shall not ride the sling.
(h) Shock loading should be avoided.
(i) Slings should not be pulled from under a load when the
load is resting on the sling.
(j) Slings should be stored in a cool dry, and dark place to
prevent environmental damage.
(k) Twisting and kinking the legs shall be avoided.
(l) Load applied to the hook should be centered in the base
(bowl) of hook to prevent point loading on the hook.
(m) During lifting, with or without load, personnel shall be alert
for possible snagging.
(n) In a basket hitch, the load should be balanced to prevent
slippage.
(o) The slings legs should contain or support the load from the
sides above center of gravity when using a basket hitch.
(p) Slings should be long enough so that the rated load is adequate when the angle of the legs is taken into consideration.
(q) Slings should not be dragged on the floor or over an abrasive surface.
(r) In a choker hitch, slings shall be long enough so the choker
fitting chokes on the webbing and never on the other fitting.
(s) Nylon and polyester slings shall not be used at temperatures in excess of 194(F) 90(C).
(t) When extensive exposure to sunlight or ultraviolet light is
experienced by nylon or polyester web slings, the sling
manufacturer should be consulted for recommended
inspection procedure because of loss in strength.
12.9 Beam Clamps

(a) A beam clamp used for rigging shall be engineered to
properly support the expected load.
(b) Before moving extremely heavy loads, check with your
Superintendent/Manager who shall obtain the maximum
load the beam will support.
(c) Do not use a choker through the eye of the beam clamp
while hoisting.
(d) Do not load the lower flange to more than
50% of the beams capacity.
(e) Beam clamps shall be properly sized for
the beam to which it is attached.
(f) Use only case-hardened bolts with lock
nuts or nuts with lock washers for the
beam clamp assembly.
Figure 12ad
Figure 12ae
INSPECTING MANILA ROPE

Watch outer surface
and inner side of
strands for black or
rusty spots indicating
damage by acids or
caustics.
Untwist strands to
examine for signs of
discoloration. New
manila rope should
be bright yellow.
Unwind a piece of
yarn 8 inches long
and test strength, if
it is easily broken,
the rope is unsafe.
Look for broken fibers

and abrasions in outer
surface as they may be
the first sign of weakness.
If rope is to be used
around electric installations, be sure there are
no metallic strands.
Safe Practice Rules
1. Frozen fiber rope shall not be used in load carrying service.
2. Fiber rope that has been subjected to acids or excessive heat shall
not be used for load carrying purposes.
3. Fiber rope shall be protected from abrasion by padding where it is
fastened or drawn over square corners or sharp or rough surfaces.
Figure 12af
Five-Part Falls
A five-part reeve is accomplished using a two- and threesheave block as follows: Enter the lead line through the front of
the stationary block at sheave (B), then go down in back of traveling block and through at sheave (E), up behind stationary
block and through at sheave (C), down in front of traveling block
and through at sheave (D), up in front of stationary block and
through at sheave (A), down to the traveling block and becket
off. This reeving is more widely used for rope falls (manila), but
is also used for wire rope (cable).
Six-Part Falls
Using a pair of three-sheave blocks, a six-part reeve is
accomplished as follows: Enter the lead line through the front
of the stationary block at sheave (B), then go down in front of
traveling block and through at sheave (E), up behind stationary
block and through at sheave (A), down behind traveling block
and through at sheave (D), up in front of stationary block and
through at sheave (C), down in front of traveling block and
through at sheave (F), up to stationary block and becket off.
This reeving is more widely used for rope falls (manila), but is
also used for wire rope (cable).
Seven-Part Falls
A seven-part reeve is accomplished using a three- and foursheave block as follows: Enter the lead line through the front of
the stationary block (four-sheave) at sheave (C), go down in
front of traveling block and through at sheave (F), up behind the
stationary block and through at sheave (A), down behind traveling block and through at sheave (E), up in front of stationary
block and through at sheave (D), down in front of stationary
block and through at sheave (G), up behind stationary block and
through at sheave (B), down to the traveling block and becket off.
ABC
Traveling Block
Lead Line
Stationary
Block
D E
FIVE-PART FALLS
DE F
3
7
AB CD
Traveling Block
Lead Line
Stationary
Block
E F G
SEVEN-PART FALLS
This theory applies to two-part, three-part and four-part falls.
2 6
A BC
Traveling Block
Lead Line
Stationary
Block
SIX-PART FALLS
Figure 12ae Continued
12.10 Manila Rope

(a) Frozen manila rope shall not be used in load-carrying service.
(b) Manila rope shall be protected from abrasion by padding
where it is fastened or drawn over square corners, or sharp or
rough surfaces.
(c) Even the finest-quality rope deteriorates very rapidly when
not given the best of care. Kinking, overheating, moisture
and acid all cause deterioration, which is not readily noticeable upon casual inspection.
(d) Manila rope shall be stored in a clean, dry location. Keep
off pit floor, coil into protective device such as a drum.
(e) Manila rope is not a substitute for wire rope. It shall only be
used for lashings, tackles, tag lines, straps on light leads
and temporary guy lines and light hoisting.
(f) Points to look for during manila rope inspection are:
Good Characteristics
Poor Characteristics
Hard but pliant
Silvery or pearly luster
Inner fibers bright & clean
Individual yarn strong
Uncut and unabraded
outer & inner fibers
Stretch and spring good
Brown spots weak, soft

Black or dark spots weak
Abrasion of fibers
Loss of stretch
Cuts Burns
Dirt between inner fibers
Freezing of rope
12.11 Synthetic Rope

(a) Synthetic fiber ropes are made from nylon, polypropylene, or
polyester. Synthetic fiber ropes consist of individual threads
and fibers that run the full length of the rope (natural fibers
are not continuous in fact, they are short and overlapped).
(b) Do not choose synthetic rope when burning and welding.
Synthetic rope is also more likely to be affected by chemicals and it tends to be slippery.
(c) Do not use clamps for splicing synthetic rope unless it is
specifically designed for this purpose.
(d) Good practices when using synthetic rope:

(1) Keep rope dry and clean and away from chemicals
(2) Never overload a rope
(3) Never use a frozen rope
(4) Dont drag a rope on the ground. This will damage the
outside surface of the rope.
(5) Never allow the rope to bend over sharp edges
(6) Dont permit the rope to drag against itself
(7) Observe proper picking angles
(8) Pad all corners when lifting materials
(9) When coupling ropes, use thimbles
(10) Inspect rope often by twisting to expose the inside yarns
(e) Synthetic rope shall be removed from service if it shows
signs of:
(1) Abnormal wear
(2) Powder between strands
(3) Broken or cut fibers
(4) Variations in the size or roundness of strands
(5) Discoloration or rotting
(6) Distortion of hardware
(f) When rope is damaged and taken out of service, it shall be
completely destroyed to prevent others from using it.
12.12 Knots Are Weak

If a knot or hitch of any kind is tied in a rope, its failure under
stress is sure to occur at that place. Each fiber in the straight
part of the rope takes proper share of the load. In all knots, the
rope is cramped or has a short bend, which throws an overload on those fibers that are on the outside of the bend, and
one fiber after another breaks until the rope is torn apart. The
shorter the bend in the standing rope, the weaker the knot. The
results given in Figure 12ag are approximate, but are sufficient to
cause caution in all rope fastenings employed in important work.
Figure 12ag
Approximate Efficiency Comparison

of Rope Knots and Connections to Safe Load
Sheepshank
Square or
Reef Knot
35%
50%
53%
Bowline (outside)
(inside)
43%
72%
Timber Hitch
& Half Hitch
Long Splice
68%
Clove Hitch
75%
Short Splice
85%
Eye Splice
85%
Source: Handbook for Riggers, 1977 Revised Edition

Note: Variations in test equipment, procedures, rope age, condition and construction, etc. may impact test results. The efficiencies shown above are for point
of reference only. Rigging methods, rope capacity, etc. shall well exceed
the weight of the load to be hoisted. Knot efficiencies shall not be factored into the lift too closely; err on the side of caution.
Figure Eight Knot
Figure 12ah
Used in the end of a rope to temporarily prevent

the strands from unraveling. Useful to prevent
the end of a rope from slipping through a
block or an eye, and does not jam as easily
as the overhand knot.
Figure 12ai
Catspaw
Used to secure the middle of a rope to a
hook. Take two bights (loops) in the rope,
twist in opposite directions and then bring
the loops together and pass over hook.
Timber Hitch
Figure 12aj
(A) Used for hoisting planks, timbers

and pipe. Holds without slipping and
does not jam. A half-hitch is added in
(B) This is done to keep a plank or
length of pipe on end, while lifting.
Figure 12ak
Reef Knot or Square Knot

Used to join two ropes or lines of
the same size - holds firmly and
is easily untied.
Figure 12al
Bowline on the Bight

Used in emergencies to lift an injured
person off a building or out of a hole.
This is accomplished by sitting in one
loop, and putting the other loop around
the back and under the arms. Also used
to tie bowline in middle of line.
Figure 12am
Clove Hitch or Builders Hitch

Because of its wide use by construction workers in
fastening rope to upright posts on staging to act as a
rail or warning line, it is also known as a builders hitch.
Making a line fast is another common use.
Figure 12an
Running Bowline
This is merely a bowline knot made round the
standing part of a rope to form a running noose
or slip knot and is very reliable. Runs freely on the
standing part and is easily untied. This knot shall
not be used for securing lifelines.
Figure 12ao
Round Turn and Two Half Hitches

Used to secure a rope to a column or
post, and will stand heavy strain
without slipping. Easily tied and
does not jam.
Figure Eight on a Bight
Figure 12ap
Provides a secure loop in the end of a

rope. Made by doubling a line back on
itself and then tying a Figure Eight knot
in the double line. This knot may reduce
the strength of a rope by 20%. This knot
shall not be used for securing a lifeline.
CAUTION: Be certain you tie a Figure
Eight, not an Overhand on a Bight.
(A)
Figure 12aq
(B)
Figure Eight Follow Through

Similar to Figure Eight on a Bight, but is tied
around the anchor point. Tie a simple Figure
Eight well back from the end of the rope.
Pass the end of the rope
around the anchor point then
follow back through parallel
to the first knot. Follow every
contour of the first knot with
both rope ends going in the same
direction. This knot shall not be
used for securing a lifeline.
Bowline
One of the best-known and most-widely used
of all knots. A favorite knot with riggers, it is
easily constructed and used wherever a
hitch is required that will not slip, jam or fail.
(Hint: Leave a long tail and secure the tail
with two half-hitches.) This knot shall not
be used for securing a lifeline.
Figure 12ar
Figure 12as
Rolling Hitch
This knot is used for lifting round loads,
such as pipe or bar steel. For a more
efficient knot, add half-hitch, short end
around long end.
Carrick Bend
Figure 12at
Used for joining large ropes together,

and easier to untie than most knots
after being subjected to strain.
Figure 12au
Sheepshank
This knot is used for shortening a rope.
The method shown is especially useful where
the ends of the rope are not free, as it can be
employed in the center of a tied rope. Taking
the strain off a damaged piece of rope when
there is not time to immediately replace with
sound rope is another use. When seized, as
shown, it is more secure.
Section 13
WELDING, CUTTING AND SOLDERING
13.1 General Precautions
(a) Local regulations or contract requirements may require a
permit or license before using portable cutting or welding
equipment.
(b) Move combustible material to a safe area. If combustible
material cant be moved, cover completely with fire-retardant
material.
(c) Provide a fire watch to make sure fires do not start. Have
a fire extinguisher readily accessible where employees
are working. Extinguishers shall be of ABC type, minimum
2A:20BC rating.
(d) Never burn or weld over other workers.
(e) After completing a burning or welding operation, monitor
the scene of work for fires. Inspect adjacent areas as well.
(f) Use only non-flammable PVC glue to bond in-ground
PVC hydraulic jack liners to prevent explosion hazard
resulting from welding or burning operations. NEVER WELD
OR BURN IN OR OVER AREAS WHERE FLAMMABLE
AGENTS ARE PRESENT.
(g) Do not use cutting or welding equipment near flammable
liquids. Do not cut or weld on closed tanks which have
held flammable liquids or other combustibles.
(h) Ensure there is sufficient ventilation to remove potentially
toxic fumes in areas of concern.
(i)
(j)
(k)
(l)
(m)
(n)
(o)
(p)
(q)
(r)
(s)
(t)
(u)
Never use empty containers such as drums as a work

station. They may contain potentially hazardous fumes.
Consideration should be given for air monitoring by qualified personnel.
Keep cutting and welding equipment in good operating condition at all times. Equipment found to be defective shall be
tagged immediately and returned to the shop for repair.
Operators shall never wear oil-stained clothing.
Always hold lighted acetylene and propane torches do
not lay them down or hang them on beams or planks. A
safe area shall be selected for resting a live electrode
holder before striking an arc.
Do not burn or weld in hoistways, where rails or other
equipment are covered with oil or lint.
Assure proper ventilation is provided for gas welders.
Torch valves should be opened to vent pressure from the
line and shut again.
Use proper eye protection when welding, cutting and chipping. Reference Personal Protection Equipment see
Section 3.
Wear a leather jacket or equivalent material to protect your
skin from burns due to metal splatter and UV radiation.
Use welding gloves to protect your hands
Leather chaps are recommended to protect your legs and
vital parts.
When welding and cutting be aware of other people in the
area. Advise them to look away when welding.
Be aware of falling splatter, hot slag and sparks.
13.2 Acetylene, Oxygen and

Other Pressurized Fuel Cylinders
Acetylene and oxygen cylinders are under high pressure
and shall be handled with extreme care. Cylinders shall be kept
in an upright position, either on a tank cart or tied to a vertical
building member, such as a building column. Never lay cylinders down.
(a) Valve handles or valve wrenches shall be retained in place
while cylinders are in use.
(b) Check all connections for leaks.
(c) Keep hose in the clear so that it cannot be damaged.
(d) Protect gauges and torches from damage.
(e) Keep cylinders away from work areas so that sparks cannot reach them.
(f) Oil and grease shall never be used on or around welding
and cutting equipment.
(g) The use of regulators and flash arrestors are mandatory.
(h) Do not use oxygen to blow out or clean equipment.
(i) Do not take cylinders into elevator pits; keep them in a
well-ventilated area.
(j) Do not lift cylinders by their protective caps.
(k) Propane and butane are heavier than air, and highly
explosive. Guard against leaks when using this equipment. Use only in well-ventilated areas. Unburned gas
from even a small leak will settle in pockets such as elevator pits, stairwells or other areas.
(l) Shut off valves and purge all hoses immediately after
each use.
(m) Cylinder caps shall be in place whenever cylinders are not
in use, being moved, or while they are in storage.
(n) Acetylene and oxygen cylinders can be temporarily kept in
a hand cart if they were used in the current 24 hour period.
(o) When not in use, oxygen and acetylene cylinders shall

be stored at least 20 ft (6.1 m) apart, or separated by a
one-half-hour (30-minute) rated fire-resistive wall or partition at least 5 ft (1.5 m) high, and shall be secured to
prevent tipping.
(p) Empty cylinders shall be marked MT.
(q) Cylinders shall never be stored in gang boxes.
13.3 Soldering
(a) Solder containing lead shall not be used.
(b) Be careful of splatter.
(c) Burns from hot solder are painful and may lead to infection.
Treat all burns immediately.
(d) Wear a face shield, especially if you are soldering overhead.
See Section 3.2.
(e) Keep shirt collar buttoned.
(f) Wear a long sleeve shirt and button the cuffs.
Section 14
HAZARD COMMUNICATIONS (HAZCOM)
14.1 Working With Chemicals
The OSHA Hazard Communication (HAZCOM) (Right-ToKnow) Standard requires all employees be given adequate
information and training on the long- and short-term health
effects of chemicals they work with. Your company has established a Hazard Communication (HAZCOM) Program to provide this information to you. You can take the steps necessary
to safeguard your health by following the procedures established in this program.
A copy of this program along with a chemical inventory list
and corresponding Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) are
available for your review and is required to be kept at your local
office and at all construction and major modernization jobsites
or any other sites where you spend a full shift or eight hours.
This program may be made available to others upon request
to your Superintendent/Manager.
Chemicals affect the human body differently. The physical
makeup of the chemical, the amount of exposure (time and
quantity), and the manner in which the chemical is absorbed
by the body all play a role in the resulting effects. As long as
exposures are not excessive, many potentially dangerous substances are eliminated naturally from the body. It is important
to remember that most materials can be removed this way, and
their effects are usually not cumulative.
What is important is the dose or amount of a particular
chemical that is absorbed over a period of time. Too much of a
chemical, either all at once or over time, may be dangerous.
Chemicals are absorbed into the body in three ways:
(a) Inhalation The chemical is taken in with the air we

breathe, either as a vapor, dust, gas, fume or mist.
(b) Ingestion The chemical is ingested either intentionally or
accidentally. It can be taken in with the food you eat (or
drink) especially if you fail to wash your hands before eating or smoking.
(c) Absorption It is absorbed through the skin. This occurs
for only a limited number of chemicals.
Inhalation is by far the most common way in which chemicals enter the body. How much enters and is subsequently
absorbed through the lungs is a function of the chemical. The
human respiratory system is extremely effective at removing
dust from the air that is breathed. Only the smallest particles
reach the lungs. The majority are trapped in the nose and
throat, and later eliminated.
The amount of liquid chemicals entering the lung depends
on how fast the liquid evaporated into the air. This is a function
of the surrounding (ambient) temperature and the vapor pressure of the liquid (the higher the vapor pressure, the faster the
evaporation rate). How much is absorbed varies with each
chemical.
Industrial Hygienists are engaged in the science of protecting workers from the harmful effects of chemicals. They are
trained to recognize, evaluate and control potential exposures
to chemicals in the workplace. Today, many chemicals have
been studied, and as a result, their effects have been identified.
Levels of acceptable exposure for a normal work day have
been determined. These are known as threshold limit values
(TLV), or permissible exposure limits (PEL).
In general, there are two major types of effects which are of
concern when talking about chemical exposure the short
term or acute effects, and the long term or chronic effects.
Some chemicals have both, some one or the other.
Asbestos is an example of a substance that can result in

chronic health effects. Asbestos fibers enter the body through
inhalation of airborne asbestos particles and can become
embedded in the tissues of the respiratory or digestive systems. Diseases associated with asbestos exposure often do
not manifest themselves for 25-35 years following the start of
exposure. The risk of disease is significantly increased when
both asbestos exposure and smoking occurs.
Most acid gases exhibit only acute health effects. Exposure
to acid gases can be extremely irritating, causing a sore throat,
coughing and tearing of the eyes. However, once exposure
stops, the effects generally pass with no lasting results. The
exposure limits are designed to eliminate both short- and longterm symptoms.
Information on a particular chemical (or mixture of chemicals) can be found on the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDSs)
for that chemical. This gives the trade name, manufacturer,
chemical components, exposure limits, effects of exposure,
precautions to follow, as well as data on the vapor pressure,
flammability, etc., and other physical data.
If you wish to know about a specific chemical you work with,
talk to your Superintendent/Manager, review the MSDSs and
discuss the procedures for handling the chemical established
by your Elevator Company. Fortunately, most chemicals used
in the elevator industry are of low toxicity, but like any chemical,
must be used correctly to avoid hazardous conditions.
14.2 Oils and Grease

OSHA has established an exposure limit of 5 milligrams per
cubic meter (mg/m3) for oil mist in air. In the elevator industry,
exposure results from physically handling the oil. Airborne
exposures are virtually nonexistent. The biggest potential hazard results from contact with the oil (especially used oil) on the
skin. Use gloves where appropriate. Always wash your hands

when they become oily use soap and water.
14.3 Cleaners
Check the label on the container or the MSDS for the appropriate personal protective equipment to wear prior to working
with any chemicals.
Three main types of cleaners are found in the elevator industry.
14.3.1. Petroleum Naphthas
(a) These are petroleum distillates or naphtha-based cleaners
commonly used for oil and grease removal. They have a
relatively low volatility (do not evaporate fast) and low toxicity. They have an odor like gasoline or kerosene and are
generally used in a liquid form, but may also be found in
aerosol form.
(b) Petroleum naphtha cleaners and vapors are flammable.
They shall not be used around open flames, welding operations or other ignition sources. Exposure to high vapor
concentrations can cause irritation of the eyes, nose and
throat, nausea and headaches. Care should be taken to
avoid using these materials in areas with inadequate air
movement where the vapors can accumulate; ensure
proper ventilation before, during and after use.
(c) Excessive skin contact can cause defatting of the skin,
which can lead to skin irritation. Good personal hygiene
practices and the use of personal protective equipment
(PPEs), such as rubber or neoprene gloves and chemical
goggles, can minimize exposure.
14.3.2 Hydrocarbons
(a) These have been used for cleaning electrical components
such as controllers and motors. Due to the inherent safety
issues with hydrocarbons, water-based cleaners shall be
used. They are usually found in aerosol form. There are

two forms of hydrocarbon cleaner: halogenated and nonhalogenated.
(b) Halogenated hydrocarbons contain a high percentage of
chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), various combinations of
fluorine and chlorine. Examples of CFCs found in halogenated hydrocarbon cleaners used in the elevator industry
include 1,1,1-Trichloroethane (methyl chloroform),
Trichloro-trifluoroethane (Freon 113), and dichlorodifluoromethane (Freon 12).
14.3.3 Water-Based Cleaners
(a) Water-based cleaners are being used as an effective substitute for petroleum naphtha cleaners to remove oils and
grease, but without the potential fire and health hazards
posed by the chemical compounds found in the petroleum
naphthas. Water-based cleaners are generally used in a
liquid or semi-liquid (gel) form. They are also available for
cleaning electric contacts (e.g. Simple Green, etc.).
(b) Although the most prevalent ingredient in these cleaners
is water, precautions are necessary. Repeated and prolonged skin contact can remove the oil from the skin, leading to irritation and possible infection. Good personal
hygiene and the use of gloves and chemical goggles will
limit exposure.
14.4 Babbitting
Babbit contains lead, which is a highly toxic material and
shall be handled correctly. The primary route of exposure is
through the inhalation of fumes, though ingestion can be significant if hands are not washed before eating or smoking.
Repeated overexposure can result in elevated concentrations
in the body, which is slowly eliminated when exposure ceases.
Significant lead fumes are only released when the lead

approaches its boiling point, over 1000F (537.8C) which is
well above the temperature used in babbitting operations,
around 400F (204.4C). Adequate ventilation shall also be
provided. Chronic overexposure to lead may cause damage to
the blood-forming, nervous, urinary and reproductive systems
of the body. Symptoms include loss of appetite, metallic taste in
the mouth, excessive tiredness, constipation, nausea, nervous
irritability, joint pain, tremors, weakness and dizziness.
(a) Use wedge shackles when ever possible.
(b) Protective face shields and gloves shall be worn while
pouring babbit.
(c) Preheat the bearing housing or shackle to be poured to be
sure that it is dry. The presence of moisture will form captured steam and the hot babbit will explode.
(d) Avoid breathing fumes. Melt and pour babbit in wellventilated areas.
(e) Wash hands prior to eating or smoking after handling babbit.
(f) Do not use cutting torches to melt babbit. An electric melting
pot shall be used, as it will not allow babbit temperatures
to exceed a safe level.
(g) Care shall be taken when using resins for socketing. Use
only Company-approved heaters for curing. Do not allow
the material to come into contact with exposed skin. Do
not store the material in direct sunlight.
14.5 Painting
(a) Some paints contain solvents that can be combustible or
flammable. Some spray containers have flammable propellants. Some paints have undesirable odors.
(b) Use spray paint only in well ventilated areas.
(c) Field employees shall only use paints approved by their
company. Follow the training you have been given and
follow the instructions for use on the container label. If you

have concerns, contact your supervisor and review the
material safety data sheets to be certain no hazard exists
to yourself, fellow employees or the public.
14.6 Welding
(a) Welding produces fumes from the metals being joined
and the welding rods being used. In addition, radiation
from the arc can damage the eyes, so appropriate goggles
or a welding mask or hood shall always be used.
(b) In the elevator industry, iron oxide fumes are the primary
exposure encountered. The recommended exposure level
is 5 mg/m3 (even in industrial environments where welding
operations are continuous this level is seldom exceeded).
Overexposure can cause welding fume fever which causes
flu-like symptoms. Welders exposure is further reduced by
the welding mask or hood.
(c) In cases where welding is to be performed on painted surfaces, the paint shall first be removed, using your companys
approved method, in case the paint contains lead, which
can rapidly vaporize during the welding process. Adequate
ventilation must always be provided. (See Section 13.)
(d) A MSDS is required for welding rods.
14.7 Asbestos
(a) The term asbestos refers to a number of naturally occurring silicate materials. Asbestos in the forms of sprayed-on
fireproofing, pipe insulation and acoustical plaster was
used in commercial and residential buildings until the midto-late 1970s, when its use was banned.
(b) The presence of asbestos-containing materials does not,
in itself, present a health risk. Only when asbestos becomes
airborne does it pose a potential hazard. Asbestos, con2010 Safety Handbook 145
taining materials that are susceptible to contact, water

damage and/or air flow are more likely to result in fibers
being released. Only approved testing methods can determine whether asbestos is present, and at what levels.
(c) Employees shall not perform any construction, maintenance or repairs in areas where there is a potential exposure to Presumed Asbestos Containing Material (PACM)
or Asbestos Containing Material (ACM) in excess of the
Personal Exposure Limits or in regulated areas in the normal scope of their work without first receiving the proper
training and personal protective equipment for the type or
class of work to be performed. If any employee is asked to
enter such areas they shall first contact their supervisor for
instructions, before entering the areas. Employees shall
not, under any circumstances intentionally disturb, remove
or clean up asbestos containing material without first contacting their supervisor.
(d) CAUTION when drilling in doors that you suspect contain
asbestos, special training and work practices are required.
Contact your supervisor.
14.8 Flammable Liquids and Solvents

(a) ONLY NON-FLAMMABLE PVC GLUE SHALL BE USED
FOR BONDING SECTIONS OF IN-GROUND PVC
HYDRAULIC JACK LINERS.
(b) When using paints, solvents and chemicals, read the warning labels, appropriate MSDSs and follow instructions.
(c) Avoid getting solvent on clothing. If clothing becomes contaminated, it shall be changed immediately.
(d) Flames, sparks or any other ignition source shall be kept
away from flammable liquids and their vapors. Smoking is
prohibited in areas where such materials are used or stored,
and No Smoking signs shall be posted in these areas.
(e) Flammable liquids shall not be transferred from one container

to another unless electrically interconnected.
(f) Store in properly labeled safety cans or in original container
if one gallon or less.
(g) Flammable and combustible materials shall not be stored
in areas used for exits, stairways or areas normally used
for the safe passage of people.
(h) Be sure there is adequate ventilation when storing flammable or combustible materials.
(i) No more than 25 gal. (90.84 L) of such materials shall be
stored in a room, unless an approved safety storage cabinet is provided.
14.9 Carbon Dust
Most electrical brushes expel carbon dust onto machine
room equipment. When cleaning components, avoid irritation
to skin and breathing passageways. You may want to consider
wearing a dust mask and latex gloves or use a closed system
(bonnet). Safety glasses/goggles are also required if liquid
cleaning agents are being used.
14.10 Sulfuric Acid Type Batteries
(a) Batteries may contain sulfuric acid and as such shall be
handled with care. The acid is contained in a gel media
and is not subject to leaking (unless case is cracked),
however at high temperatures (greater than 140 F) the
gel may liquefy causing leakage. Similarly discharged
batteries may freeze at temperatures below 10 F which
can crack the case and cause subsequent leakage.
(b) Sulfuric acid is corrosive and can cause burns to the skin
and eyes. Fumes can cause eye, nose and throat irritation,
but significant fumes would only be generated in unusual
circumstances if the battery were to become overheated.
(c) Always use personal ground straps to dissipate static discharge if you must handle hot batteries. Battery cabinet
shelves are to be lined with plastic to prevent leaking batteries from eating the shelf which, if undetected, may
cause it to collapse.
NOTE: Sixteen 12V batteries in a series can generate up to
192 volts. Remember disconnecting the main line switch does
not protect you. Use proper gloves and insulated tools and
follow safe electrical work practices.
(d) When working on or in rooms with sulfuric acid batteries
the following items shall be kept onsite/inside the elevator
machine room:
(1) One (1) Pair of Rubber Gloves
(2) One (1) Pair of Safety Goggles
(3) One (1) Spill Kit
(4) One (1) Rubber Apron
(5) One (1) Face Shield
(6) One (1) Eye Wash Kit
(7) One (1) Bottle of Sterile Water
(8) One (1) Box of Baking Soda
(e) In addition, it is recommended that the proper warning signage be posted on the machine room door.
(f) When handling or testing batteries, you shall wear gloves,
apron and full face shield (and goggles) to avoid contact
with acid which may leak from the battery.
(g) If acid gas/fumes are detected, immediately exit the room
and notify your supervisor.
(h) Acid gas/fumes are readily detected by an irritation in the
nose and throat.
(i) As charging produces hydrogen which readily burns, machine
rooms should be well ventilated to prevent hydrogen build up.
(j)
(k)
(l)
(m)
(n)
(o)
(p)
Smoking, flames or sparks shall be kept away from batteries. Use personal ground straps when handling hot batteries to control static discharge.
The following procedures should be followed in case of
contact with acid:
(1) Eyes: Flush with water for 15 minutes use eye wash
in safety kit and follow up with ordinary water if necessary. Seek medical attention.
(2) Skin: Flush affected parts of the body with large
amounts of water, then neutralize with baking soda or
sodium bicarbonate and remove contaminated clothing.
If the burn is severe, go immediately to the emergency
room at the nearest hospital.
(3) Inhalation: Remove immediately to fresh air, if dizzy or
unconscious, transport immediately to the emergency
room at the nearest hospital.
(4) Ingestion: If sulfuric acid is swallowed, DO NOT
INDUCE VOMITING, wash out the mouth with water, if
milk is available drink as much as possible, if not, then
drink as much water as possible and go immediately to
the emergency room at the nearest hospital.
Before energizing equipment, ensure doors on battery
compartment are closed. There have been isolated reports
of batteries exploding when first put under load.
Batteries shall not be stacked on each other as this may
crack the case.
Do not clean battery cases with cleaning solvents.
Return all used batteries to local office for proper disposal.
Be aware that all bottles of eye wash and boxes of baking soda are dated and shall be routinely checked and
replaced as necessary. Make certain that a currently
dated eye wash bottle and box of baking soda is available.
14.11 Radio Frequency (RF) Awareness

Radio frequency (RF) exposure may be encountered during
machine-room access. Be aware and obey the following
safety practices.
(a) Be aware that RF energy exists.
(b) Obey all posted signs.
(c) Never stop directly in front of an antenna.
(d) The maximum permissible exposures are set approximately 10 times lower than the levels that are known to
cause adverse effects. ANSI has guidelines for these
limits.
(e) Never touch an antenna. Touching un-insulated antennas
or other un-insulated objects on an antenna may cause
burns. Most antennas are insulated by a fiberglass coating for your protection.
(f) Assume that all antennas are active and maintain a minimum of 3-ft. safe distance per FCC guidelines. Some
communication providers recommend maintaining a 7-ft.
distance from the emitting source.
(g) As a precaution, if a pacemaker is worn, you should consult your physician before entering an outlined area
around an antenna.
(h) Effects of RF exposure do not accumulate over time.
(i) Prolonged exposure to low levels of RF energy are not
considered to be a health risk.
(j) Prolonged exposure to sufficiently high levels of RF energy
can cause a buildup of heat.
(k) Contact your supervisor if you have concerns.
Section 15
INCLINED ELEVATORS
You shall familiarize yourself with the safety procedures outlined throughout this safety handbook. In addition, the following
safety requirements shall receive special attention when working
on Inclined Elevators.
(a) Inclined elevators operate at some degree from the horizontal and present hazards not expected by persons
familiar with vertical electric elevators.
(b) The horizontal motion of the car and counterweight must
always be considered as well as the fact that most inclined
elevators have their counterweight operating directly
below the car chassis (frame), sometime within the same
guide rail. Counterweight pit guards are not required.
(c) Inclined elevator counterweights are commonly located
within the same guide rail assembly and below the car. Be
extremely cautious near the mid-point of travel.
(d) End loading inclined elevators have no runby and the car
door will be extremely close to the landing door at the
uphill terminal.
(1) There is no refuge in the direction of travel
beyond the terminals.
(2) Keep all parts of the body and any tools inside the car
when in motion.
Section 16
ESCALATORS AND MOVING WALKS
safety rules shall receive special attention when working on
escalators or moving walks:
(a) Mechanics arriving at a location shall alert the owner or
superintendent and place company-approved signs and
proper barricades at both ends of escalators and walks to
restrict all non-authorized persons from entering the work
area or stairways. (See Section 4.3)
(1) When step, step-treads, pallets, combplates, combplate teeth, floor plates or trap doors have been
removed, and power is not required for the equipment
it shall be locked out, tagged out and secured from
movement with barricades in place at both ends.
(2) Unattended equipment shall always be locked and
tagged out. When steps/pallets are removed always
attach a note to the lockout and tagout indicating the
steps/pallets has been removed.
(b) Before work begins, the mechanic shall instruct all
employees inexperienced with escalator or moving walk
service on the location of the emergency STOP button
and safety switches.
(c) Communicate with all employees before moving an escalator or walk. Repeat commands or direction signals. Make
sure their actions show they understand your message.
(d) NEVER start, or attempt to start, a unit while anyone is on,
or in, or about to step onto the unit.
(e) Whenever work must be performed within the interior
plane of the steps/pallets (truss) or machinery space that
does not require movement of the unit, lockout and tagout
(f)
(g)
(h)
(i)
(j)
(k)
(l)
(m)
(n)
the mainline power disconnect in the OFF position. See

Lockout and Tagout procedures, Section 7.3.
Before you enter the unit or the pit, personally verify that
the unit will not start by testing all locations and possible
combinations of the run and speed key-start switches.
Be aware that the power may still be live at the junction
box, even after the mainline power has been deactivated.
Use a circuit tester to test all circuits before working on
them.
While working on escalators or moving walks, the person
in attendance shall have complete control of the equipment.
Separate your escalator- or moving-walk-start keys from
your key ring. The weight of a full ring of keys can hold a
key switch over in the ON or START position, which
overrides the safety circuit. If you try to stop the unit, the
key would re-start the unit immediately.
Always remove the start key from the switch when you do
not need it, especially when you are leaving the area.
When removing steps or pallets, use proper lifting techniques.
When working on or around moving equipment, take precautions to avoid getting yourself, or a tool, caught or
pulled into the equipment. Be aware of all pinch points.
Never attempt to remove a foreign object from an escalator or moving walk with the unit in operation.
When walking on a partially disassembled unit, avoid
walking on the step axles as much as possible. Always
hold the handrail. The unit shall be electrically locked out
and blocked ( See Section 7.3)
Where possible, do not inch equipment unless the holding circuit has been opened.
(o) When any steps or pallets are removed, always work, or if

necessary, ride facing the opening.
(p) It is recognized that temporary circuit jumpers or clips may
be the only means available for conducting some service
work on escalators or moving walks. These devices shall
only be used as a last resort. (See Section 6.)
(q) Before leaving the building, if the unit is to be returned to
service, remove all Out of Service signs and barricades.
Checkout with the Building Superintendent/Manager.
(r) Should live testing on the controller be necessary:
(1) Place the mainline disconnect switch in the OFF
position;
(2) Remove the controller from the machinery space:
(3) Secure the controller in a vertical position prior to
moving the mainline disconnect to the ON position
(4) Perform all live troubleshooting from outside the
machinery space
(5) Before returning the control to the machinery space
place the mainline disconnect in the OFF position.
Section 17
DUMBWAITERS
safety rules shall receive special attention when working on
dumbwaiters.
(a) Never ride or stand on a dumbwaiter, unless the rated load
exceeds your weight, plus the weight of your tools. The cab
must also be structurally capable of holding your weight,
plus the weight of your tools before you access the top of
the car, even if the car is secured as described below.
(b) Before riding or standing on top of a dumbwaiter, ensure
the following safety precautions are in place:
(1) Ensure the dumbwaiter is equipped with a functioning
top-of-car operating station.
(2) Ensure the top-of-car emergency stop switch is operating. (See Stop Switch Procedure Section 8.1.)
(3) Verify if the dumbwaiter is equipped with safeties.
(4) Always ride on top of the dumbwaiter and never inside
the car.
(5) Observe overhead clearance.
(c) If work must be performed on top of the car and any one
of the five safety precautions above are not present, other
methods of securing the car shall be employed. Initiate the
Lockout and Tagout Procedure in Section 7.2 and secure
the car from the overhead, or block the car from below in
such a manner that the car will hold your weight, plus the
weight of your tools.
(d) When working from the car top, be extremely careful that
your body is within the confines of the car and clear of all
hoistway protrusions while running.
(e) Make sure all operating devices are inactive (push buttons,
automatic-leveling and homing circuits, etc.), except those
under your immediate control.
(f) Check turnbuckles on car and counterweight ropes to be
sure they are double-nutted and pinned. Wire rope has a
tendency to twist when operating over sheaves and will
spin nuts off turnbuckles if they are not secured.
(g) Never leave a hoistway door open or unlocked at a landing when the car is not there, level or under conditions
where the car can move, unless the opening is guarded
by a Competent Person.
(h) Check for adequate overhead and under-the-car clearance
before getting on top of car or in the pit.
(i) Do not enter pit unless mainline power switch has been
disconnected, locked out and tagged out. (See Section 7.2.)
(j) On dumbwaiters with automatic-transfer devices, be sure
all such units are within the car before running.
(k) When working through an open hoistway door or the
machine room door and the car is moved, be careful to
avoid contact with the car-gate spreader.
SECTION 18
JOB HAZARD ASSESSMENT
18.1 Instructions
OSHA requires each employer to assess the workplace to
determine if hazards are present, or likely to be present, which
necessitate the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Currently, this regulation does not apply to construction.
18.2 Overview
PPE is designed to aid in the protection against work and
environmental hazards that cannot be eliminated. The
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
requires employers to conduct a hazard assessment for the
workplace. The survey results can serve as the basis for establishing PPE requirements for all similar jobs.
In 1997, the NEII Safety Committee developed the Job Hazard
Assessment Form to help the industry facilitate compliance with
the OSHA regulations specified above. The Job Hazard
Assessment Form (NEII SC01) shall be utilized in conjunction
with the Elevator Industry Field Employees Safety Handbook
and is intended to help your company and you comply with the
OSHA PPE Standard.
18.3 General
All equipment shall be company approved and designed for
the work to be performed. All PPE equipment shall be used
and maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition. These provisions apply to all field personnel, management personnel
and visitors.
18.4 Foot and Leg Protection

(a) All footwear shall meet industry and company requirements
and protect the worker from falling, rolling or sharp objects,
wet slippery surfaces and potential electrical hazards.
(b) Leggings protect the lower leg and feet from welding
sparks. Safety snaps allow them to be removed quickly.
Knee guards may be required if the worker is exposed to
extended kneeling. (Also see Section 3.4)
18.5 Head Protection

(a) OSHA regulations mandate that all workers wear protective
helmets in areas where there is a possible danger of head
injury from impact, falling or flying objects, or electrical
shock and burns.
(b) Each worker is required to comply with both industry and
company standards on when, where and how to fit and
wear hard hats. Hard hats shall comply with the American
National Standards Safety Requirements for Industrial
Head Protection, ANSI Z89.1-1986, which shall be marked
on the helmets shell. (Also see Section 3.3)
18.6 Hearing Protection

(a) OSHA has established permissible noise levels and duration of exposure for workers. When noise levels or exposure
cannot be reduced to below the permissible noise level, ear
protection devices shall be provided and worn.
(b) To be effective, the device used shall be properly fitted.
Some earplugs are disposable and should be discarded
after one use. Nondisposable earplugs shall be cleaned
after each use. (Also see Section 3.5)
18.7 Eye and Face Protection

(a) Eye and face protective equipment shall be provided
when there is a potential for injury from flying particles,
liquid chemicals, gases, electrical shock/arcing and radiant
energy. Companies are required to provide a type of eye
protection suitable for the work to be performed.
(b) Eye and face protection can include goggles, glasses and
face shields. Eye protection devices shall comply with the
American National Standard Practice for Occupational and
Educational Eye and Face Protection, ANSI Z87.1-1989.
(Also see Section 3.2)
18.8 Respiratory Protection

(a) The company shall provide appropriate respiratory devices,
where required. They are to be used by all affected workers
in accordance with the companys respiratory program.
(b) All respiratory devices shall be approved by the Department
of Health and Human Services National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health for the contaminant or situation
to which the worker is exposed. (Also see Section 3.8)
18.9 Personal Fall Arrest System

The company shall provide each worker an appropriate personal fall arrest system to be used, where required. Safety harnesses, lifelines and shock-absorbing lanyards shall be used
when guardrails and safety nets are not available or feasible,
and there is a fall exposure over six feet. (Also see Section 3.6
and 4.1)
18.10 Hand Protection

If there is a potential for cuts, abrasions, burns and skin contact
with chemicals, gloves, suitable for the hazard, shall be worn.
(Also see Section 3.7)
18.11 OSHA Regulations

A job hazard assessment for PPE is required by 29 CFR
Subpart 1, Section 1910.132 through 138. Additional PPE
requirements can be located in 29 CFR Subpart E, Section
1926.95 through 107 and other regulations, such as Subpart
G, K and M. The Job Hazard Assessment establishes the minimum PPE requirements for elevator industry personnel performing service and repair work.
18.12 Assessing Workplace Hazards

The employer shall assess the workplace hazards to determine where PPE is required. Use of the Job Hazard
Assessment Form (NEII SC01) is recommended to help the
elevator company comply with OSHA regulations. The assessment process is outlined as follows:
(a) A Competent Person shall conduct a hazard assessment to identify hazards which require PPE and/or to
verify the PPE used by the worker is sufficient. This
shall be noted and documented as written certification
of the assessment.
(b) Select, and have each affected employee use, the types
of PPE that will protect the affected employee from the
hazards identified in the hazard assessment.
(c) Issue and train each employee on the use and care of the
required PPE and insure that each employee has properly
fitted PPE.
(d) Appropriate equipment shall be issued to the employee

prior to startup or at new-hire orientation by the employer.
The employee may be required to provide some PPE.
18.13 Training
OSHA requires the company to provide training to each
employee who is required to have PPE and to know:
(a) when PPE is necessary;
(b) what PPE is necessary;
(c) how to properly wear, fit, adjust and remove PPE;
(d) the limitations of the PPE; and
(e) the proper care, maintenance, useful life and disposal of
the PPE.
If the company has reason to believe the trained worker
does not have the understanding and skill required by the
company to use the PPE, the company shall remove the worker from the job until the worker is adequately trained.
Each company is required to certify that each worker has
been trained or retrained if there is a job assignment change
which presents a new hazard, or the need for retraining is identified. Documentation on the date, type of training and workers
name should be retained as documentation.
2004, NEII, Salem, NY
- Floor Openings
- Walking Surfaces
- Projections
- Ladders
- Stairways
Site Conditions
- Paints
- Noise
- Dust/Carbon Dust
- Space Constraints
- Temperature
- Solvents/Oils
- Chemicals
Environmental
Hazardous Trash
Housekeeping
Overhead Clearances
- Use of Meters
- Inspecting Controller
- De-energized
- Energized Low Voltage
Form: SC01
Car Escalator/Moving Walk
- Energized High Voltage
Electrical
Equipment Movement
Hazards
5. ____________________________
4. ____________________________
3. ____________________________
2. ____________________________
1. ____________________________
Major Tasks: ____________________

______________________________
Steps:
Face
Hands/Arms
Head
Feet/Legs
PERSONAL FALL ARREST SYSTEM
SLEEVES
LEATHER GLOVE
HEAT RESISTANT GLOVE
NEOPRENE GLOVE
RUBBER GLOVE
CUT RESISTANT GLOVE
COTTON WORK GLOVES
HEARING PROTECTION
WELDERS HOOD (W/TINTED LENS)
FACESHIELD
RESPIRATOR
SAFETY GOGGLES
SAFETY GLASSES W/SIDE SHIELDS
CHECK IF APPLICABLE
Date: ___________
Job: ______________________________
Other* (Specify)
Additional Control
Prepared By:_______________________
* May be required to comply with other regulatory and/or company standards
WELDERS JACKET
Personal Protective Equipment Control (CFR 1910)
OTHER
Eyes
STANDARD HARDHAT
Machine Room
SAFETY SHOES
Work Location:
PANTS/COVERALLS
Inside of Car
KNEE GUARDS
(MAY NOT BE ALL INCLUSIVE)
LIFELINE
SERVICE AND REPAIR

GUARDRAILS/BARRICADES
Outside of Car (Landing)
HOLE COVERINGS
Escalator/Moving Walk
GFCI
Top of Car
LOCKOUT/TAGOUT
Pit
STOP SWITCH PROCEDURE
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Figure 18a
WELDING (GLASSES & GOGGLES)
2004, NEII, Salem, NY
Other (Specify if not all inclusive)
Moving Equipment
- Roping
- Sawing
- Metal Working/Handling
- Power Accuated Tools
- Drilling
- Babbitting
- Sanding/Chiseling
- Grinding
- Hoisting
- Cutting
- Soldering
- Welding
- Blowers
Mechanical Repairs
- Falling Objects
Site Conditions cont
Hazards
Form: SC01
5. ____________________________
4. ____________________________
3. ____________________________
2. ____________________________
1. ____________________________
Major Tasks: ____________________

______________________________
Steps:
Face
Hands/Arms
Head
Feet/Legs
PERSONAL FALL ARREST SYSTEM
SLEEVES
HEAT RESISTANT GLOVE
LEATHER GLOVE
RUBBER GLOVE
NEOPRENE GLOVE
CUT RESISTANT GLOVE
HEARING PROTECTION
COTTON WORK GLOVES
WELDERS HOOD (W/TINTED LENS)
FACESHIELD
RESPIRATOR
SAFETY GOGGLES
SAFETY GLASSES W/SIDE SHIELDS
CHECK IF APPLICABLE
Date: ___________
Job: ______________________________
Other* (Specify)
Additional Control
Prepared By:_______________________
* May be required to comply with other regulatory and/or company standards
WELDERS JACKET
Personal Protective Equipment Control (CFR 1910)
OTHER
Eyes
STANDARD HARDHAT
Work Location:
SAFETY SHOES
(MAY NOT BE ALL INCLUSIVE)
PANTS/COVERALLS
SERVICE AND REPAIR

KNEE GUARDS
Outside of Car (Landing)
LIFELINE
Escalator/Moving Walk
GUARDRAILS/BARRICADES
Machine Room
HOLE COVERINGS
Top of Car
GFCI
Pit
LOCKOUT/TAGOUT
Inside of Car
STOP SWITCH PROCEDURE
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Figure 18b
WELDING (GLASSES & GOGGLES)
Section 19
DRIVING AND VEHICLE SAFETY
Motor vehicle incidents are the number one cause of lost
work time and on-the-job fatalities. Consider this: approximately 40% of all occupational deaths are motor-vehicle related.
19.1 Recognizing Hazards

Recognizing traffic hazards requires being aware of vehicles
that are entering or exiting the roadway, going too fast or slow
for conditions, or changing lanes. Other skills include awareness
of weather conditions, traffic flow and road conditions. A driver
should know whats going on ahead at least one city block, to
each side, on the road behind, and inside the vehicle. Hazards
include pedestrians, school buses, animals, intersections,
school zones, vehicle breakdowns, cargo spills and traffic lights.
19.2 Alcohol/Drug Use

More motor vehicle fatalities are linked to alcohol/drug use
than any other cause. It is a violation of law to operate any
vehicle while impaired. DO NOT DRINK AND DRIVE.
19.3 Safety Belts Are For Everyone

The safety belt enables you to take control of your life. Sure,
you may not be able to control that drunk driver who is headed
straight for your car, but you can control your chances of surviving the crash. As long as you wear your safety belt, you are
in control. Your chances of survival increase about 50%. There
is no question about it, safety belts reduce fatalities and
injuries. Safety belts shall be worn even if the vehicle is
equipped with an airbag. SEAT BELTS SHALL BE WORN AT
ALL TIMES.
19.4 Vehicle Maintenance

Proper vehicle maintenance is vital for safe and efficient
operation. The driver of the vehicle will know best when nonscheduled maintenance is necessary. Before each trip, the driver
shall check lights, mirrors, tires and brakes, and that the load is
secured. Remember, safe driving doesnt happen by accident;
you make it happen.
19.5 Communication Devices

Do not operate communication devices (unless hands free)
while operating a motor vehicle. Pull vehicle to the side of the road
and stop in a safe place before operating communication devices.
Section 20
SUBSTANCE ABUSE
(a) No Elevator Industry employee may use or posses unlawful drugs.
(b) Employees shall not bring prescription drugs on Company
property or job sites, unless a licensed physician has prescribed them. Only employees receiving such prescriptions in the manner, combination and quantity prescribed
can utilize such drugs.
(c) Employees shall not use over-the-counter or prescription
drugs that may impair your performance.
(d) Employees shall not use alcoholic beverages during working
hours and shall not be under the influence of alcohol while
at work.
(e) Employees shall not bring alcohol onto the job site for the
purpose of such use.
(f) Employees shall be subject to drug and/or alcohol testing
following an accident on Company property or on
Company business.
(g) Any employee whose conduct, appearance or behavior
may tend to suggest that the individual is impaired or otherwise not fit to perform the tasks of his or her job and is
under the influence of drugs or alcohol, will be required to
submit to testing as specified in their Company policy.
(h) Employees who have failed a previous test shall be subject
to unannounced follow-up testing for a period of one (1)
year after their return to duty.
Section 21
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
This glossary defines various terms used in the Elevator
Industry Field Employees Safety Handbook.
Abatement Elimination of workplace hazards either immediately or through a process.
Acute Injury or Illness caused by a one time exposure.
Acute Effect Adverse effect which has severe symptoms
developing rapidly and coming quickly to a crisis.
American National Standards Institute [ANSI] A voluntary membership organization (run with private funding)
that coordinates the development of consensus standards
nationally and verifies that the principles of openness and
due process have been followed.
ASME A17.1 Code A code of safety standards covering the
design, construction, operation, inspection, testing, maintenance, alteration and repair of elevators, escalators, moving
walks and dumbwaiters. AKA Safety Code for Elevators and
Escalators, ASME A17.1 an American National Standard.
Barricade A temporary structure to restrict access to an
escalator or elevator..
Bloodborne Pathogens An OSHA Standard, 29 CFR
1910.1030, requiring Companies whose employees are
exposed to human blood or other potentially infectious material to have a program that is disseminated to all employees.
Carcinogen A substance or physical agent that may cause
cancer.
Chemical Manufactured substance used on the worksite
that requires an Material Safety Data Sheet.
Chronic Injury or Illness caused by a persistent, prolonged
or repeated exposure to a hazard or hazardous condition.
Chronic Effect An adverse effect on a human body, with

symptoms which develop slowly over a long period of time
or which recur frequently.
Code of Federal Regulations [CFR] Federal codes that
address specific standards, including OSHA regulations.
Competent Person A person who is capable of identifying
existing and predictable hazards, on the job, in the surroundings or working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous
or dangerous to employees and who has authorization to
take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them.
Confined Space An area that has adequate size and configuration for employee entry; and has a limited means for
entry and exit; and is not designed for continuous occupancy.
Do-Not-Start Tag A company approved tag used in conjunction with the company lockout/tagout program,
advising the equipment has been de-energized for
maintenance or repairs.
Emergency Response A plan to ensure employee safety in the event of fire and other emergencies that is not
limited to, escape procedures and routes, employee
accounting and reporting.
Environmental Protection Agency [EPA] A Federal
agency responsible for the administration of laws to control
and/or reduce pollution of the air, water and land.
Equipment elevators, escalators, dumbwaiters, moving
walks, platform lifts and chair lifts.
Explosive Range The range between the lower and upper
explosive limits, expressed in terms of percentage of vapor
or gas in air by volume, and is also often referred to as the
Flammable Range.
Fall Hazard exists when working more than 6 ft (1.8 m) above
a lower level and an opening greater than 12 in. (305 mm).
Fall Protection The use of guardrails, floor hole covers or personal fall arrest systems when a potential fall hazard exists.
False Car A temporary movable platform assembled or built
on the job-site for installing elevator equipment.
Flash Point The lowest temperature at which a liquid gives
off enough vapor to form an ignitable mixture with air and
burn when a source of ignition (sparks, open flames, cigarettes, etc.) is present.
Foot Protection Work shoes or boots that meet the company, industry and/or ANSI Z41 standard.
Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupter [GFCI] A device
intended for the protection of personnel that functions to
de-energize a circuit or portion thereof within an established
period of time when a current to ground exceeds 4-6 milliamps (mA).
Guardrail System An OSHA compliant barrier installed at
the entrance of elevator hoistway or around a hoistway or
escalator/moving walk wellway at construction, modernization or major repair site.
Hazard Communication [HAZCOM or Right-to-Know]
A formal process to alert employees about workplace
chemicals through a written program.
Incident An occurrence or event resulting in a serious injury,
illness (medical treatment beyond first aid), death, environmental spill and/or near miss.
Job Hazard Assessment [JHA] Process of analyzing
each step of a task to identify hazards and corrective
actions to minimize/eliminate hazards.
Jumpers A temporary means of bypassing or shunting an
electrical circuit.
Lockout/Tagout A procedure to identify all potential energy

sources and to ensure that they are completely isolated
(locks and tags are attached to primary energy sources)
prior to working on system.
Lower Explosive Limit [LEL] (AKA Lower Flammable
Limit). The lowest concentration of a substance that will
produce a fire or flash if an ignition source (flame, spark,
etc.) is present.
Material Safety Data Sheets [MSDS] A document that
identifies the hazards, safe handling and emergency procedures for each individual hazardous chemical used in the
workplace.
National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health
[NIOSH] A federal agency that develops and periodically
revises exposure limits for hazardous substances or conditions. NIOSH also recommends appropriate preventive
measures to reduce or eliminate adverse health and safety
effects of these hazards.
Occupational Safety & Health Administration [OSHA]
Federal agency under the Department of Labor that publishes and enforces safety and health regulations for most
businesses and industries in the United States.
Permissible Exposure Limit [PEL] An exposure limit that is
specified in OSHA regulations. PEL may be a time-weighted-average (TWA) exposure limit (8 hour), a 15-minute
short-term exposure limit (STEL), or a ceiling (C).
Permit Written permission to proceed with an activity. A
customer may require a permit (permission) prior to performing hot work (welding, grinding), entering a confined
space, etc. A legal document obtained from a government
agency to allow for the installation or modernization of an
elevator, etc.
Permit Required Confined Space A confined space that

contains a hazardous atmosphere, mechanical or electrical
hazards, limited means of entry and egress and is a serious
safety or health hazard that requires air monitoring, specific
training, record keeping and permit for entry.
Personal Fall Arrest System A system used to arrest an
employee in a fall from a working level. It consists of an
anchorage, connectors, a body harness and may include a
lanyard, deceleration device, lifeline, or suitable combinations
of these. (As defined by OSHA).
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Protective equipment for eyes, face, head and extremities. Including but not
limited to protective clothing, respiratory devices and protective shields and barricades.
Polychlorinated Biphenyls [PCBs] A compound
derived from biphenyl and containing chlorine that is used
in electrical insulators, flame-retardants, and plasticizers.
PCB is a hazardous environmental pollutant that is difficult
to dispose of safely.
Professional Medical Treatment Medical treatment beyond
first aid administered by a medical professional.
Qualified Person One, who by possession of a recognized
degree, certificate, or professional standing, or by extensive
knowledge, training, and/or experience has successfully
demonstrated his/her ability to solve or resolve problems
related to the work.
Recognition of Hazards Ability to identify hazards that
have the potential to injure employees on the job.
Respiratory Protective Equipment Devices such as respirators and masks used to protect employees from inhalation of specific dust, chemicals and solvents.
Right-to-Know See Hazard Communication Program.
Running Platform A temporary device installed in the

hoistway for elevator installation.
Scaffolds A temporary working platform supported by a
frame that is used for the erection or repair of an elevator.
Shafter (also referred to as Spider, Go-Devil, Sky
Climber or False Car) A moveable hoistway working
platform, generally built on the jobsite for installing elevator
equipment.
Shall Indicates a mandatory requirement.
Short Term Exposure Limit [STEL] The maximum concentration to which workers can be exposed for a short period of time (15 minutes).
Should Indicates a recommendation not a mandatory
requirement.
Stop Switch A manually operated device that removes
power from an elevator or escalator driving machine, motor
and brake.
Top of Car Inspection [TOCI] A device on top-of-the-car
required by ASME A17.1 Code that permits elevator personnel to operate the elevator from the car top.
Upper Explosive Limit [UEL] (AKA Upper Flammable
Limit) The highest concentration of a substance that will
burn or explode when an ignition source is present.
1.81437
2.26796
2.72156
3.17515
3.62874
4.08233
4.53593
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
0.0
0.1
3.67410
4.12769
4.58129
1.85973
2.31332
2.76692
3.22051
Kgs
0.01536
.49895
.95254
1.40614
0.2
3.71946
4.17305
4.62664
1.90509
2.35868
2.81227
3.26587
Kgs
0.09072
.51431
.99790
1.45150
0.3
3.76482
4.21841
4.67200
1.95015
2.40404
2.85763
3.31123
Kgs
0.13508
.58967
1.01326
1.49686
0.4
3.81018
4.26377
4.71736
1.99581
2.44910
2.90299
3.35659
Kgs
0.18144
.63503
1.08862
1.54222
0.5
3.85554
4.30913
4.76272
2.04117
2.49176
2.94835
3.40194
Kgs
0.22680
.68039
1.13398
1.58757
0.6
3.90090
4.35449
4.80808
2.08653
2.54012
2.99371
3.44730
Kgs
0.27216
.72575
1.17931
1.63293
0.7
3.94626
4.39985
4.85344
2.13189
2.58548
3.03907
3.49266
Kgs
0.31751
.77111
1.22470
1.67829
0.8
3.99162
4.44521
4.89880
2.17724
2.63084
3.08443
3.53802
Kgs
0.36287
.81647
1.27006
1.72365
0.9
4.03697
4.49057
4.94416
2.22260
2.67620
3.12979
3.58338
Kgs
0.40823
.86183
1.31542
1.76901
22.1 Metric Conversion
Kgs
0.00000
.45359
.90719
1.36078
Pounds
POUNDS TO KILOGRAMS FROM 0 TO 10.9 POUNDS

(1 pound = 0.45359265 of a kilogram)
Section 22
APPENDICES
Figure 22a
0.0
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
189.2666
227.1199
264.9733
302.8266
340.6799
378.533
193.0519
230.9053
268.7586
306.6119
344.4652
196.8373
234.6906
272.5439
310.3972
348.2506
200.6226
238.4759
276.3293
314.1826
352.0359
204.4079
242.2613
280.1146
317.9679
355.8212
208.1933
246.0466
283.8999
321.7532
359.6066
211.9786
249.8319
287.6853
325.5386
363.3919
215.7639
253.6173
291.4706
329.3239
367.1772
Liters
Liters
Liters
Liters
Liters
Liters
Liters
Liters
00.0000
3.7853
7.5707 11.3560 15.1413 18.9267 22.7120 26.4973
37.8533 41.6387 45.4240 49.2093 52.9947 56.7800 60.5653 64.3506
75.7066 79.4920 83.2773 87.0626 90.8480 94.6333 98.4186 102.2040
113.5600 117.3453 121.1306 124.9160 128.7013 132.4866 136.2720 140.0573
151.4133 155.1986 158.9840 162.7693 166.5546 170.3400 174.1253 177.9106
0.8
0.9
219.5493
257.4026
295.2559
333.1092
370.9626
223.3346
261.1879
299.0413
336.8946
374.7479
Liters
Liters
30.2827 34.0680
68.1360 71.9213
105.9893 109.7746
143.8426 147.6280
181.0960 185.4813
NOTE: This table may be read from 100 to 1000 gallons in steps of 10 gallons by moving decimal points one place to right.
50
60
70
80
90
100
0
10
20
30
40
Gallons
U.S. GALLONS TO LITERS FROM 0 TO 100 GALLONS

(1 gallon = 3.7853323 liters)
Figure 22b
Meters
per Min.
1.5
3.0
4.6
6.0
8.0
9.0
11.0
12.0
14.0
15.0
17.0
18.0
20.0
21.0
23.0
24.0
26.0
27.0
29.0
30.0
Feet
per Min.
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
100
.41
.43
.46
.48
.51
.28
.30
.33
.36
.38
.15
.18
.20
.23
.25
.03
.05
.03
.10
.13
Meters
per Sec.
180
185
190
195
200
155
160
165
170
175
130
135
140
145
150
105
110
115
120
125
Feet
per Min.
55.0
56.0
58.0
59.0
60.0
47.0
49.0
50.0
52.0
53.0
40.0
41.0
43.0
44.0
46.0
32.0
33.0
35.0
36.0
38.0
Meters
per Min.
.91
.94
.97
.99
1.02
.79
.81
.84
.86
.89
.66
.69
.71
.74
.76
.53
.56
.58
.61
.64
Meters
per Sec.
280
285
290
295
300
255
260
265
270
275
230
235
240
245
250
205
210
215
220
225
Feet
per Min.
85.0
87.0
88.0
90.0
91.0
78.0
79.0
80.0
82.0
84.0
70.0
71.0
73.0
74.0
76.0
62.4
64.0
65.0
67.0
68.0
Meters
per Min.
1.42
1.45
1.47
1.50
1.52
1.30
1.32
1.35
1.37
1.40
1.17
1.19
1.22
1.24
1.27
1.04
1.07
1.09
1.12
1.14
Meters
per Sec.
325
350
375
400
425
450
475
500
525
550
575
600
625
650
675
700
725
750
775
800
825
850
875
900
Feet
per Min.
99.0
107.0
114.0
122.0
129.0
137.0
145.0
152.0
160.0
168.0
175.0
183.0
190.0
198.0
205.0
213.0
221.0
229.0
236.0
244.0
251.0
259.0
267.0
274.0
Meters
per Min.
NOMINAL ELEVATOR CAR SPEEDS IN

FEET PER MINUTE TO METERS PER MINUTE AND METERS PER SECOND
1.65
1.78
1.91
2.03
2.16
2.29
2.41
2.54
2.67
2.79
2.92
3.05
3.18
3.30
3.43
3.56
3.68
3.81
3.94
4.06
4.19
4.32
4.45
4.57
Meters
per Sec.
Figure 22c
Figure 22d
FRACTIONS OF AN INCH (FOR EACH 64th) TO MILLIMETERS

Fractions
of Inch
64ths
of Inch
Decimals
Millimeters
1/32
1/16
3/32
1/8
5/32
3/16
7/32
1/4
9/32
5/16
11/32
3/8
13/32
7/16
15/32
1/2
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
.015625
.031250
.046875
.062500
.078125
.093750
.109375
.125000
.140625
.156250
.171875
.187500
.203125
.218750
.234375
.250000
.265625
.281250
.296875
.312500
.328125
.343750
.359375
.375000
.390625
.406250
.421875
.437500
.453125
.468750
.484375
.500000
0.397
0.791
1.191
1.588
1.984
2.381
2.778
3.175
3.572
3.969
4.366
4.763
5.159
5.556
5.953
6.350
6.747
7.144
7.541
7.938
8.334
8.731
9.128
9.525
9.922
10.319
10.716
11.113
11.509
11.906
12.303
12.700
Figure 22d
FRACTIONS OF AN INCH (FOR EACH 64th) TO MILLIMETERS

Fractions
of Inch
64ths
of Inch
Decimals
Millimeters
17/32
9/16
19/32
5/8
21/32
11/16
23/32
3/4
25/32
13/16
27/32
7/8
29/32
15/16
31/32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
.515625
.531250
.546875
.562500
.578125
.593750
.609375
.625000
.640625
.656250
.671875
.687500
.703125
.718750
.734375
.750000
.765625
.781250
.796875
.812500
.828125
.843750
.859375
.875000
.890625
.906250
.921875
.937500
.953125
.968750
.981375
1.000000
13.097
13.494
13.891
14.288
14.684
15.081
15.478
15.875
16.272
16.669
17.066
17.463
17.859
18.256
18.653
19.050
19.447
19.844
20.241
20.638
21.034
21.431
21.828
22.225
22.622
23.019
23.416
23.813
24.209
24.606
25.003
25.400
Figure 22e
Feet
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
20
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
40
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Meters
0.00000
.30480
.60060
.91440
1.21920
1.52400
1.82880
2.13360
2.43840
2.74321
3.04801
3.35281
3.65761
3.96241
4.26721
4.57201
4.87681
5.18161
5.48641
5.79121
6.09601
6.40081
6.70561
7.01041
7.31521
7.62002
7.92482
8.22962
8.53442
8.83922
9.14402
9.44882
9.75362
10.05842
10.36322
10.66802
10.97282
11.27762
11.58242
11.88722
12.19202
12.49682
12.80163
13.10643
13.41123
13.71603
14.02083
14.32563
14.63043
14.93523
1 inch = 0.02540 meter

2 inches = 0.05080 meter
FEET TO METERS FROM 0 T0 249 FEET

(1 foot = 0.3048004006 meter)
Feet
50
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
60
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
70
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
80
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
90
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Meters
15.24003
15.54483
15.84963
16.15443
16.45923
16.76403
17.06883
17.37363
17.67844
17.98234
18.28804
18.59284
18.89764
19.20244
19.50724
19.81204
20.11684
20.42164
20.72644
21.03124
21.33604
21.64084
21.94564
22.25044
22.55525
22.86005
23.16485
23.46965
23.77445
24.07925
24.38405
24.68885
24.99365
25.29845
25.60325
25.90805
26.21285
26.51765
26.82245
27.12725
27.43205
27.73686
28.04166
28.34646
28.65126
28.95606
29.26086
29.56566
29.87046
30.17526
Feet
100
1
2
3
4
5
6
4
8
9
110
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
120
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
130
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
140
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

Meters
30.48006
30.78436
31.08966
31.39446
31.69926
32.00406
32.30886
32.61367
32.91847
33.22327
33.52807
33.83287
34.13767
34.44247
34.74727
35.05207
35.35687
35.66167
35.96647
36.27127
36.57607
36.88087
37.18567
37.49047
37.79528
38.10008
38.40488
38.70968
39.01448
39.31928
39.62408
39.92888
40.23368
40.53848
40.84328
41.14808
41.45288
41.75768
42.06248
42.36728
42.67209
42.97689
43.28169
43.58649
43.89129
44.19609
44.50089
44.80569
45.11049
45.41529
Feet
150
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
160
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
170
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
180
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
190
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Meters
45.72009
46.02489
46.32969
46.63449
46.93929
47.24409
47.54890
47.85370
48.15850
48.46330
48.76810
49.07290
49.37770
49.68250
49.98730
50.29210
50.59690
50.90170
51.20650
51.51130
51.81610
52.12090
52.42570
52.73051
53.03531
53.34011
53.64491
53.94971
54.25451
54.55931
54.86411
55.16891
55.47371
55.77851
56.08331
56.38811
56.69291
56.99771
57.30251
57.60732
57.91212
58.21692
58.52172
58.82652
59.13132
59.43612
59.74092
60.04572
60.35052
60.65532
Feet
200
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
210
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
220
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
230
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
240
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Meters
60.96012
61.26492
61.56972
61.87452
62.17932
62.48412
62.78893
63.09373
63.39853
63.70333
64.00813
64.31293
64.61773
64.92253
65.22733
65.53213
65.83693
66.14173
66.44653
66.75133
67.05613
67.36093
67.66574
67.97054
68.27534
68.58014
68.88494
69.18974
69.49454
69.79934
70.10414
70.40894
70.71374
71.01854
71.32334
71.62814
71.93294
72.23774
72.54255
72.84735
73.15215
73.45695
73.76175
74.06655
74.37135
74.67615
74.98095
75.28575
75.59055
75.89535
7 inches = 0.17780 meter 10 inches = 0.25400 meter

22.2 Electrical
Figure 22f
COLOR CODE FOR FIXED RESISTORS VALUES IN OHMS
1st
2nd
Significant Figures
Tolerance
Number of Zeros
Resistor with axial wire leads.
BODY
1st Band
Color Value
Black . . . . . . 0
Brown . . . . . 1
Red . . . . . . . 2
Orange . . . . 3
Yellow . . . . . 4
Green . . . . . 5
Blue. . . . . . . 6
Violet . . . . . . 7
Grey . . . . . . 8
White. . . . . . 9
END
2nd Band
Color Value
Black . . . . . . 0
Brown . . . . . 1
Red . . . . . . . 2
Orange . . . . 3
Yellow . . . . . 4
Green . . . . . 5
Blue . . . . . . . 6
Violet . . . . . . 7
Grey. . . . . . . 8
White . . . . . . 9
Number
of Zeros
Tolerance
1st
2nd
Significant Figures
Resistor with radial wire leads.
DOT OR BAND
3rd Band
Color
Value
Black . . . . . . . None
Brown. . . . . . . . . . 0
Red . . . . . . . . . . 00
Orange. . . . . . . 000
Yellow. . . . . . . 0000
Green. . . . . . 00000
Blue . . . . . . 000000
Violet . . . . 0000000
Grey . . . . 00000000
White . 000000000
END
End Band
Color Tolerance
Gold. . . . . . . . 5%
Silver . . . . . . 10%
None . . . . . . 20%
Figure 22g
COLOR CODE FOR JAN FIXED MICA CAPACITORS

Directional
Indicator
Black Dot Identifies

MICA Capacitor
2nd
1st
Characteristics
Capacitance
Tolerance
Significant
Figures of
Capacitance
in nm
Number of Zeros in
Capacitance Value
Color code scheme for JAN standard fixed mica

capacitors. The significance of the letters denoting characteristicwill be found in the joint ArmyNavy Specification JAN-G-5.
CAPACITANCE
Color
Significant
Figure
Decimal
Multipler
Black
Brown
Red
Orange
Yellow
Green
Blue
Violet
Grey
White
Gold
Silver
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
...
...
1
10
100
1,000
.......
.......
.......
.......
.......
.......
0.1
0.01
CharTolerance acteristic
20%(M)
.......
2%(G)
.......
.......
.......
.......
.......
.......
.......
5%(J)
10%(K)
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
..
..
..
..
..
4
990
1,530
2,280
3,460
4,710
6,400
8,540
12,820
14,920
17,070
13,330
16,000
18,660
6
660
1,000
1,520
2,310
3,140
4,290
5,870
12,820
14,920
17,070
11,900
16,000
18,660
8
500
750
1,140
1,730
2,360
3,220
4,400
10,330
14,260
17,070
8,930
13,080
18,020
*General Note: 1 in. = 25.4 mm; 1 ft = 0.305 m; 1 lb = 0.454 kg
4x4 ................
4 x 6 Hor . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 x 6 Vert . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6x6 ................
6 x 8 Hor . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 x 8 Vert . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8x8 ................
8 x 12 Vert . . . . . . . . . . . .
8 x 14 Vert . . . . . . . . . . . .
8 x 16 Vert . . . . . . . . . . . .
10 x 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10 x 12 Vert . . . . . . . . . .
10 x 14 Vert . . . . . . . . . .
SIZE (INCHES)
VERTICAL
TIMBER USED FOR HEADBEAMS
10
12
14
390
330
280
600
500
430
910
760
650
1,380 1,150
990
1,880 1,570 1,340
2,580 2,150 1,840
3,520 2,930 2,510
8,270 6,890 5,910
11,400 9,500 8,150
15,020 12,510 10,700
7,140 5,950 5,100
10,470 8,720 7,480
14,420 12,020 10,300
BEAM SPAN (FEET)
370
570
860
1,170
1,610
2,200
5,170
7,120
9,390
4,470
6,540
9,020
16
(THE LOADS GIVEN ARE FOR DRESSED BEAMS, WHICH

ARE SLIGHTLY SMALLER THAN NOMINAL SIZES LISTED)
Loads are in lbs concentrated at center of span.
Reduced listed loads to allow for beam weights.
330
510
770
1,040
1,430
1,950
4,590
6,830
8,340
3,970
5,820
8,010
18
455
690
940
1,290
1,750
4,130
5,700
7,500
3,570
5,230
7,210
20
380
570
780
1,070
1,460
3,440
4,750
6,260
2,970
4,360
6,010
24
HORIZONTAL
22.3 Timber, Beams and Planks

Figure 22h
10 x 4-3/4
35
25.4
65
48
39
32
32
27
28
23
24
20
21
18
19
16
17
15
16
NOMINAL DEPTH & WIDTH WEIGHT PER FEET

8x4
7 x 3-3/4
6 x 3-3/8
5x3
4 x 2-3/4
23
18.4
20
15.3 17.25 12.15 14.75
10
9.5
7.7
35
26
16
13
10
7
6
26
23
20
17
14
12
10
8
5
5
21
19
16
14
11
9
8
6
4
4
18
16
13
11
9
8
6
5
3
3
15
13
11
9
8
6
5
4
3
2
13
12
10
8
7
6
5
4
2
2
12
10
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
2
10
9
8
6
5
4
4
3
9
7
*General Note: 1 in. = 25.4 mm; 1 ft = 0.305 m; 1 lb = 0.454 kg
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
SPAN
(FEET)
LOAD IN CENTER OF SPAN WITH BEAM FIXED AGAINST HORIZONTAL MOVEMENT

LOAD IN KIPS (1,000 LBS.)
ALLOWABLE CONCENTRATED LOADS ON AMERICAN STANDARD BEAMS
3 x 2-3/8
7.5
5.7
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
Figure 22i
*General Note: 1 in. = 25.4 mm; 1 ft = 0.305 m; 1 psi = 6.89 kPa; 1 in.2 = 6.451 E-04 m2
(Pounds)
Total allowable uniformly distributed loads for timber planks supported at ends. The allowable concentrated load shall be
one-half the distributed load.
Based on unit stress of 1,000 psi
PLANKS
Nom. Size
6x2
8x2
10 x 2
12 x 2
14 x 2
8x3
10 x 3
12 x 3
(Inches)
Actual Size
5-5/8 x
7-1/2 x
9-1/2 x
11-1/2 x
13-1/2 x
7-1/2 x
9-1/2 x
11-1/2 x
(Inches)
1-5/8
1-5/8
1-5/8
1-5/8
1-5/8
2-5/8
2-5/8
2-5/8
Area In.2
9.15
12.20
15.45
18.70
21.95
19.70
25.0
30.2
Span
(Feet)
4
410
550
700
850
990
1440
1820
2200
5
330
440
560
680
790
1150
1460
1770
6
280
370
470
560
660
960
1220
1470
7
240
320
400
480
570
820
1040
1260
8
210
280
350
420
500
720
910
1100
9
.......
180
250
310
380
440
640
810
980
10
.......
.......
220
280
340
400
580
730
880
11
.......
.......
200
250
310
360
520
660
800
12
.......
.......
180
230
280
330
480
610
740
13
.......
.......
.......
220
260
310
440
560
680
14
.......
.......
.......
200
240
280
410
520
630
15
.......
.......
.......
180
230
270
380
490
590
16
.......
.......
.......
.......
210
250
360
460
550
17
.......
.......
.......
.......
200
240
340
430
520
18
.......
.......
.......
.......
190
220
320
400
490
19
.......
.......
.......
.......
.......
210
300
380
460
20
.......
.......
.......
.......
.......
200
290
370
440
ALLOWABLE LOADS FOR WOOD PLANKS
Figure 22j
1430
1140
950
820
710
630
570
520
470
.......
.......
.......
.......
.......
.......
.......
.......
600
480
400
340
300
.......
.......
.......
.......
.......
.......
.......
.......
.......
.......
.......
.......
1230
1-5/8 x
5-5/8
9.15
1-5/8 x
3-5/8
5.90
800
2x6
2x4
1640
2540
2030
1700
1450
1270
1130
1010
920
840
780
720
670
630
.......
.......
.......
.......
1-5/8 x
7-1/2
12.20
2x8
2080
4070
3260
2720
2320
2040
1810
1630
1480
1360
1250
1160
1090
1020
960
900
860
810
1-5/8 x
9-1/2
15.45
2520
5970
4780
3980
3410
2990
2650
2390
2170
1990
1840
1710
1590
1490
1400
1320
1260
1200
1-5/8 x
11-1/2
18.70
BEAMS
2 x 10
2 x 12
2 x 14
2950
8230
6580
5490
4700
4110
3660
3290
3000
2740
2530
2350
2190
2060
1930
1820
1730
1640
1-5/8 x
13-1/2
21.95
*General Note: 1 in. = 25.4 mm; 1 ft = 0.305 m; 1 psi = 6.89 kPa; 1 in.2 = 6.451 E-04 m2
*Allowable
Load
for Shear at
100 lbs/in.2
Nom. Size
(Inches)
Actual Size
(Inches)
Area In.2
Span
(Feet)
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
1770
1330
1060
890
760
660
590
530
480
440
.......
.......
.......
.......
.......
.......
.......
.......
3-5/8 x
3-5/8
13.15
4x4
2740
3190
2550
2120
1820
1590
1420
1270
1160
1060
980
910
850
800
750
710
670
640
3-5/8 x
5-5/8
20.4
4x6
4050
4600
3690
3080
2630
2300
2050
1840
1670
1530
1410
1310
1220
1150
1080
1020
970
930
5-1/2 x
5-1/2
30.2
6x6
(Pounds)
Allowable uniformly distributed loads for timber beams supported at ends. The allowable concentrated load shall be onehalf (1/2) the distributed load.
Based on unit stress of 1,000 psi
ALLOWABLE LOADS FOR BEAMS

Figure 22k
INDEX
A
Acetylene Cylinders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Alcohol/Drug Use (Vehicle Safety) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Allowable Concentrated Loads on
American Standard Beams (Chart). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Allowable Loads for Beams (Chart) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Allowable Loads for Wood Planks (Chart) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Allowable Number of Broken Strands for
Wire Ropes Used in Hoisting Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Anchor, Safety Harness (Illustration). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Asbestos (HAZCOM). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
B
Babbitting (HAZCOM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Barricade (Illustration) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Batteries, Sulfuric Acid Type (HAZCOM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Beam Clamps Vertical Pull Only (Illustration) . . . . . . . . . . 92
Beam Clamps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Beams, Allowable Concentrated Loads
on American Standard (Chart). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Beams, Allowable Loads for (Chart) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Beams, Suspending Needle or Scaffolds (Illustration) . . . . . 100
Beams, Timber Used for . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Blocking and Ramping of Material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Body Harness, Full (Illustration) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
C
Capacitors, Color Code for Jan Fixed MICA (Illustration) . . . 180
Carbon Dust (HAZCOM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Cars, Temporary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Car-Top Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Chain Hoists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Chain Sling Capacities Lbs (Illustration). . . . . . . . . . . 109, 110
Chain Slings, Inspection of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Chemicals, Working With. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Chisels, Use Only Properly Dressed (Illustration) . . . . . . . . 71
Chokers, Use of (Illustration) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Clamps, Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Cleaners (HAZCOM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Clothing, Proper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Color Code for Fixed Resistors Values in OHMS
(Illustration) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Communication Devices (Vehicle Safety) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Competent Person . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Crosby Lifting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Cutting, Welding and . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
D
Double Saddle Clips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Driving and Vehicle Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Drug/Substance Abuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Dumbwaiters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
E
Electric, Portable Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Electrical Safety General Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Elevator Car Speeds in Ft/Min to M/M and M/S (Chart) . . . . 175
Elevator Maintenance Barricades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Employee Responsibilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Endless Sling Assembly (Illustration) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Escalator/Moving Walk Barricades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Escalators and Moving Walks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Escalators and Moving Walks, Lockout Procedures for . . . . . . 54
Extension Cords, Approved Markings for . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Eye and Face Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23, 159
Eye Bolts (Illustration) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
F
Fall Arrest Equipment, Personal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Fall Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Fall-Arrest System, Personal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Falls, Five- Six- & Seven-Part (Illustration) . . . . . . . . . 125,126
False Car (Illustration) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
False Car with Optional Debris Net (Illustration) . . . . . . . . . 81
False Cars and Other Devices Used in the Hoistway . . . . . 79
Fastenings, Wire Rope. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Filter Lens Shade Number for
Protection Against Radiant Energy (Chart). . . . . . . . . . . 24
Fire, Precautions Against (Welding and Cutting) . . . . . . . . 135
Five-Part Falls (Illustration) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125, 126
Fixed Resistors, Color Code for (Values in OHMS)
(Illustration) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Flammable Liquids and Solvents (HAZCOM) . . . . . . . . . . 146
Foot and Leg Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Foot Protection, Occupational . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Fuel Gas Cylinders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Full-Body Harness (Illustration) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
G
Gallons to Liters (Chart) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Glossary of Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Grease, Oils and (HAZCOM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Guardrail Systems (Illustration) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36, 37
Guardrail Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
H
Hand Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27, 160
Hand Signals, Hoisting (Illustration) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98, 99
Hand Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Hardware, Rigging (Illustration) . . . . . . . . . 114, 115, 116, 118
Harness, Full-Body (Illustration) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Hazard Communications (HAZCOM). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Asbestos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Babbitting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Carbon Dust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Chemicals, Working with . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Cleaners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Flammable Liquids and Solvents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Oils and Grease . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Painting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Sulfuric Acid Type Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Welding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Head Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25, 158
Headbeams, Timber Used for (Chart) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Hearing Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26, 158
Helpful Hints for On and Off the Job (Illustration) . . . . . 87, 88
Hitches, Slings and. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Hoisting and Rigging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Hoisting Structural Steel (Illustration) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Hoisting, Hand Signals (Illustration) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98, 99
Hoists, Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Hoistway Screening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Hoistway, False Cars and Other Devices
Used in the Hoistway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Hoistways and Machine Rooms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Hook Slings (Illustration) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
I
Inclined Elevators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Inspecting for Hazards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Inspecting Manila Rope (Illustration). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Inspection, Safety Checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Inspections, Need for Routine Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
J
Job Hazard Assessment, Service
and Repair (Chart) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162, 163
Job Hazard Assessment,
Service and Repair Job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Jumpers, Door Bypass Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Jumpers, Maintenance and Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Jumpers, Modernization and New Construction . . . . . . . . . 47
Jumpers, Proper Use of. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
K
Knots Are Weak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Knots: (Illustrations)
Bowline on the Bight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Bowline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Carrick Bend . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Catspaw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Clove Hitch (Builders Hitch). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

Figure Eight Follow Through . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Figure Eight Knot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Figure Eight on a Bight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Reef Knot or Square Knot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Rolling Hitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Round Turn and Two Half Hitches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Running Bowline. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Sheepshank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Timber Hitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
L
Ladder, Proper Placement of (Illustration) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Ladders, Portable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Lens Shade Numbers, Filter (Chart). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Lifeline, Typical Top Anchorage of (Illustration). . . . . . . . . . . 29
Lifting Loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Lifting, Positions for (Illustration) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Lights, Portable Electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Liquids and Solvents, Flammable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Loads, Lifting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Lockout/Tagout (Illustration) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Lockout/Tagout Procedures for
Escalators and Moving Walks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Lockout/Tagout Procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Lockout/Tagout, Supervisory/Emergency Removal . . . . . . . 53
M
Machine Rooms, Hoistways and. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Maintenance, Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Manila Rope Knots, Approximate Efficiency

(Illustration) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Manila Rope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Manila Rope, Inspecting (Illustration) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Material Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Materials Handling Ramping and Blocking of . . . . . . . . . . 89
Mechanic/Mechanic-In-Charge Responsibilities of . . . . . . . 13
Moving Walks, Escalators and . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
O
Occupational Foot Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Occupational Head Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Oils and Grease (HAZCOM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Overhead Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Oxygen Cylinders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
P
Painting (HAZCOM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Personal Fall Arrest Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Personal Fall Arrest System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Personal Protective Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Pit Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Planks, Allowable Loads for Wood (Chart). . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Platforms, Running (Moving) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Platforms, Working . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Portable Electric Tools and Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Portable Ladders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Pounds to Kilograms (Chart) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
PPE Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Pre-startup Safety Survey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
R
Ramping and Blocking of Material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Resistors, Fixed Color Code for Values in OHMS
(Chart) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Respiratory Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27, 159
Rigging Hardware (Illustration). . . . . . . . . . 114, 115, 116, 118
Rigging Plan, The Basic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Rigging Practices, Right and Wrong (Illustration) . . . 100, 101
Rigging, Hoisting and. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Rope Knots, Approximately Efficiency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Rope, Inspecting Manila (Illustration) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Rope, Manila . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Running Platforms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
S
Safety Belts (Vehicle Safety) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Safety Inspection Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Safety Inspections, Need for Routine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Safety Responsibilities of the Mechanic/
Mechanic-In-Charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Safety, Driving and Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Safety, Electrical General Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Scaffolds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Screening, Hoistway. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Service and Repair Job
Hazard Assessment (Chart) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162, 163
Service and Repair Job Hazard Assessment . . . . . . . . . . 157
Seven-Part Falls (Illustration) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126, 127
Signals, Hand Hoisting (Illustration) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98, 99
Six-Part Falls (Illustration) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126, 127
Sling Angles (Illustration) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Sling Capacities, Chain Lbs (Illustration) . . . . . . . . . . 109, 110

Sling Capacities, Web (Illustration) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Sling Capacities, Wire Rope Lbs. (Illustration) . . . . . . . . . 106
Sling Capacities, Wire Rope Tons (Illustration). . . . . . . . . . 107
Sling Loading, Center of Gravity (Illustration). . . . . . . . . . . 112
Sling Operating Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Slings and Connections to Fittings, Wire Rope . . . . . . . . . 108
Slings and Hitches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Slings, Endless Assembly (Illustration) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Slings, Inspection of Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Slings, Inspection of Synthetic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Slings, Inspection of Wire Rope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Slings, Synthetic Webbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Soldering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Solvents, Flammable Liquids and . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Structural Steel, Hoisting (Illustration). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Substance Abuse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Sulfuric Acid Type Batteries (HAZCOM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Suspending Needle Beams or Scaffolds (Illustration) . . . . 100
Synthetic Rope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Synthetic Slings, Inspection of. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Synthetic Webbing Slings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
T
Tagout Procedure, Lockout/. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Temporary Cars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Timber Used for Headbeams (Chart). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Tools, Hand. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Tools, Portable Electric. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
V
Vehicle Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Vehicle Safety, Driving and . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Vertical Pull Only Beam Clamps (Illustration) . . . . . . . . . . 92
W
Web Sling Capacities (Illustration) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Welding (HAZCOM). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Welding, Cutting and Soldering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Wire Rope Deterioration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Wire Rope Sling Capacities Lbs. (Illustration) . . . . . . . . . . 106
Wire Rope Sling Capacities Tons (Illustration) . . . . . . . . . . 107
Wire Rope Slings and Connections to Fittings . . . . . . . . . 108
Wire Rope Slings, Inspection of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Wire Ropes, Allowable Number of Broken Strands
for Use in Hoisting Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Wire Rope Failure, Causes of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Wire Rope Fastenings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Working Platforms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Workplace Hazards, Assessing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Free Safety Programs for

Children and Adults
Safe-T Rider teaches young children
safety rules for riding on elevators, escalators
and moving walks. An 8-minute video uses
rap music and a little magic to show how
to safely ride industry equipment. The
classroom program contains one
poster, video and guide, 25 each: activity
book, sticker, certificate and test.
Call EESF for your classroom package.
Also, visit the interactive version at:
www.safetrider.org
The Center for Education and Research in Safety evaluated the Safe-TRider program and confirmed that its use improved riding behavior of children by 42%. See complete report at www. EESF.org
A Safe Ride is based

on a stand-alone video
and stand-alone printed
materials. The video is
aimed at the general
public, while the safety
workbooks target
specific audiences, i.e.,
senior citizens, parents
of young children, etc.
Call EESF for materials.
Also, visit the interactive version at:
www.asaferide.org
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E-mail: info@eesf.org
Mobile, AL 36606
Website: www.eesf.org
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FOREWORD

ELEVATOR WORLD, the National Elevator Industry, Inc. (NEII)

2 2010 Safety Handbook

NEII SAFETY COMMITTEE

12.9 Beam Clamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124

18.9 Personal Fall Arrest System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159

2010 Safety Handbook 7

(h) When unexpected movement of the equipment presents

(s) Do not work without adequate light. If there is inadequate

may contain bloodborne pathogens, contact your applicable

(ax) Where exposed to imminent danger, vacate the area

Each Mechanic/Mechanic-In-Charge Must Always

(b) Ensure that all equipment, work areas, and access to

Maintain the Company Hazard Communication (HAZCOM)

who fail to adhere to the safety requirements contained in

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2.2 Inspecting for Hazards

Are company fire extinguishers inspected monthly, readily

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Are disconnects and controllers properly labeled?

Type of fall protection to be used is identified

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Access stairwells have guardrails installed

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3.1 Proper Clothing

Oil free clothing shall be worn when performing welding or

3.2 Eye and Face Protection

(d) Eye and face protection equipment shall be kept clean

Filter lens shade numbers for protection

24 2010 Safety Handbook

(h) Tinted (except yellow) and shaded eye protection

3.3 Occupational Head Protection

3.4 Occupational Foot Protection

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(c) Class 75 for impact and compression protection; where

3.5 Hearing Protection

3.6 Personal Fall Arrest Equipment

(d) Lifelines shall be secured above the point of operation to

3.7 Hand Protection (Gloves)

3.8 Respiratory Protection

28 2010 Safety Handbook

4.1 Personal Fall-Arrest System

30 2010 Safety Handbook

permit tying off before entering the hoistway/wellway. Prior

2010 Safety Handbook 31

4.1.1 Inspection and Maintenance Checklist

Heat. In excessive heat, webbing becomes brittle and has

4.2 Guardrail Systems

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(c) After hoistways are enclosed, and before permanent doors

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NOTE: Guardrails located 12" in front of

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Guardrails for single

NOTE: SUPPORT BRACES

Blocking (spacing) as Needed

4.3 Escalator/Moving Walk Barricades

38 2010 Safety Handbook

4.4 Elevator Maintenance Barricades