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SSOW 034 Vehicle Winches
A safe system of work is a formal procedure which results from systematic examination of a task in
order to identify all the hazards. It defines safe methods to ensure that hazards are eliminated or
risks minimized.
The vehicles winch should not be used for the loading/unloading of equipment unless the
operator has completed the HSS Winch course.
Winch condition: as part of your Accessories: in order to safely winch equipment the vehicle
daily vehicle checks the winch must have the accessories above. These must be in the
must be visually check and WPSCR!
subject to function tests.
Maneuver the MEWP to align with the Attach the shackle and sling Ref manual –”do not
centre of the ramp; never winch or lifting chains to the operate winch while
products at an angle. manufacturer approved winch driving equipment”
point.
HSEQ Department Author: Bob Tantrum Date 09/11/2021 Reviewed: 11/2024 Version: V3
