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COMMITMENTS TO QUALITY STANDARDS
Al-Mazaya Company Profile
| Commitments to Quality Standards
• When the load block or hook is at floor level or its lowest point of travel, ensure that at least two turns of rope remain on
the drum.
• Be prepared to stop operations immediately is signaled by the safety watch or another person.
Picking Up Loads with Hoists
Ensure that the hoist is directly above a load before picking it up. This keeps that hoist from becoming stressed. Picking up
loads at odd angles may result in injury to
people or damage to the hoist. Do not pick up loads by running the cable through, over, or around obstructions. These
obstructions can foul the cable or catch on the load and cause an accident.
Avoiding Electrical Hazards with Hoists
Do not hoist loads when any portion of the hoisting equipment or suspended load can come within 6 feet of high-voltage
electrical lines or equipment. If you need to hoist near high-voltage electrical lines or equipment, obtain clearance from your
supervisor first.
Inspecting Hoists
Hoists should be inspected daily. If there is any question about the working condition of a hoist, do not use it. Hoist inspectors
should note the following:
• The hooks on all blocks, including snatch blocks, must have properly working safety latches.
• All hooks on hoisting equipment should be free of cracks and damage.
• The maximum load capacity for the hoist must be noted on the equipment.
• Cables and wiring should be intact and free of damage.
Scaffolding
When construction work is conducted above the ground and away from solid platform, scaffolds may be appropriate. The
following list provides guidelines for using small scaffolds. Larger scaffolds must be designed and erected in accordance with
applicable standards. Ensure that scaffold anchors are sound, rigid, and capable of supporting the maximum intended load
without shifting.
NOTE:
Scaffolds and their components should be capable of supporting at least four times their maximum load.
For freestanding, mobile scaffolds, the height should not exceed four times the minimum base dimension. If workers are riding
the scaffolding, however, the base dimension should be at least one half the height.
Do not use unstable objects such as barrels, boxes, bricks, or blocks to support scaffolds or planks.
Keep floors free of debris where mobile scaffolds are used.
Lock scaffolds with wheels into position.
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