Why You Need a Check List for Your Construction Hoist Hire

Ladder hoisting is a critical part of any construction project. Regardless of whether you are working with a small team or a major construction setup, you need a checklist during your project to ensure seamless coordination between your teammates for complete safety.

Often miscommunication can lead to wrong project estimation and in case of setting up access or ladder hoists, it can lead to serious accidents as well. The best way to deal with it is to maintain a checklist of steps with a comments section that is updated with any recent changes regarding each of the steps. The comments section is particularly important if the hoist hire is being used on shift basis or by different teammates for different parts of the project. Here is a look at why you need this checklist and how the comments section of the list can help you convey crucial information.

Checking the emergency setup of the hoists

This step includes checking all the emergency setups in place to keep the goods hoist hire functioning smoothly throughout the project. Generally, this includes:

• Emergency brakes- Always check the mechanism of the emergency brakes of the hoist before and after every setup.

• Emergency stop buttons- Always check the correct functioning of the emergency stop buttons at regular intervals during the use of the hoist.

• Emergency lighting- Make sure the emergency lighting is in place and functioning properly, especially when setting up the hoist in a poor lighting condition.

The comments section of the emergency setup category should clearly mention any breakdown of these functionalities. The section should also mention if the parts need replacing or repairing before the next use, so the hire company has a constructive feedback on their equipment.

Checking the bolts mechanism

Under this category, you should check for the fitting and tightening of the following bolt mechanisms:

• Tower bolts

• Tie bolts

• Base Frame Bolts

The comments section should always mention the availability of the bolts and focus on the areas where the bolts might have caught on early signs of rust or damages. The secure bolts are responsible for full security of the hoist. There should be no compromise in the quality or maintenance of the comments update in this category.