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SAFETY MANUAL & USER GUIDES

Additional Safety Guidelines—Gin Wheels and Ropes

GIN WHEELS AND ROPES

There are special instructions for dealing with Gin Wheels and ropes. Make sure you are
familiar with the instructions provided by your Company before starting work.

1. Gin wheels and ropes used to lift and lower scaffolding components have to be properly
examined and these records should be kept for future use. Gin Wheel registers,
instructions for use and inspection and rope quality should be kept with the Gin wheel.
Ensure the Safe Working Load is stamped to the Gin Wheel frame. Any rope and wheel
MUST have current certification of inspection to ensure they are fit for purpose.
2. Remember the MAXIMUM recommended loading on a rope and wheel should be
restricted to 25kg for a one man lift, but should definitely not exceed the Safe Working
Load of a Fittings Bag. Loads to be lifted should wherever possible be broken down into
manageable weights which can be easily handled by one person.

3. Ringlock system Davit arms should be used where necessary. Gin Wheel rings must be
connectedto the Davit arm with a ‘D’shacklewith a minimum SafeWorking Loadof 30kN
minimum.

4. Ropes used on Gin Wheels must be of the correct size (usually 18mm diameter
polypropylene rope).
5. All loads must be properly secured using the correct knots, lifting containers, bags or
nets. Test by raising the load slightly from the ground or platform and make certain that
it is secure before raising or lowering further.
6. Erect signs to indicate that hoisting activities are taking place around the safe area.
Before any lifting or lowering operations commence, the work area MUST be cordoned
off to prevent the access of unauthorised personnel.
7. ALWAYSkeep yourself clear when hoisting scaffolding components. Never stand directly
under the load.

8. Faults to look for in a Gin Wheel
• No certification

• No Safe Working Load stamped on the wheel
• Split pin missing
• Dents in the main body which will prevent smooth operation of the rope

• Only ring type gin wheels are permitted

9. Faults to look for in a Rope
• No certification

• Rope is sleeved with an identification tag at each end.
• At least one of these tags is an original identification label.

• Abrasions, flaws, wear, thinning or rotting.
• Usually only 18mm polypropylene rope is permitted.

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