Posted By davidlavery
Please excuse my spelling & grammar i hit the post button, before the spell check

Posted By Bob Youel
'Turfers' can be used to tackle loads in any direction inclusive of human loads

However irrespective of LOLER nor PUWER the use of a 'turfer' requires competence in all circumstances so if courses are available get your people on them if none are available get your competent users trained as trainers and move on from there

For those who have no experience of 'turfers'or the use of steel wire rope 'winless' [spelling?] systems they can be used to pull things [pipes etc] out of their designed alignment for short periods to make repairs etc hence putting extreme stress on such kit so whoever operates such kit should be competent as should SWR snap its a very dangerous situation

Posted By Garry Adams
David

A Wire Rope Hoist "Tirfor" is a Lifting Appliance and is Rated to either Lift and or Pull a Load, and are available in three Capacities, therefore, the selection of the correct capacity Tirfor for the Job is vital.
Furthermore, the selection of the lifting Gear should be give serious consideration.

Operatives that conduct/undertake Rigging and Lifting Operations should be able to demonstrate a competent level of understanding in the Task Specific requirements within the Method Statement, therefore I would recommend an Induction/Training Program be devised and implemented.

Garry...

Posted By Alan Nicholls
As with all work equipment building site factory etc it is a requirement that only competent persons should operate Mechanical work equipment, unless they are in the process of being instructed trained in the safe use of the equipment by a competent trainer.


Regards Alan