Know the weight before you lift. Never lift a load heavier than the rated capacity shown on the crane and on the hoist nameplate.
- Choose slings rated for the load and the angle — the wider the angle, the higher the force in each leg
- Seat the load in the bottom of the hook, never on the tip
- Lift a few centimetres first, check the brake and the balance, then continue
- Never pull loads sideways and never swing them over people
- Keep the load low and move smoothly — avoid sudden starts and stops