KY CLIMBER
5
®
SAFETY GUIDELINES
GENERAL
EE36001
ED 2018.08.03
Environment
Consider and control the specific risks related to certain environments and nature of the job. Increase inspection accord-
ingly.
Hazards
Do not use suspended access equipment in severe
conditions: extreme environmental conditions, corrosive
environment, strong magnetic fields, explosive atmos-
pheres.
Do not use suspended access equipment when
handling loads could lead to dangerous situations: molten
metal, acids/bases, radioactive materials, brittle loads.
Wind Speeds
Use adequate restraints when lifting height exceeds
40m (131) with wind speeds above 50km/h = 14m/s
(31mph).
Do not use suspended access equipment when
hazards could arise from wind pressure acting on loads
having a surface area in excess of 2m² (21.5 SQFT).
With the occurence of high winds the platform should
either be lowered to the ground or raised to the roof top
and secured.
Do not use suspended access equipment when wind
speed exceeds 50km/hour
High voltage power-lines
Refer to regulations, federal, state and local codes
when working in the vicinity of electrical overhead
power-lines. Consult the local power company for safe
operating procedures.
The minimum separation between live power lines
and platform is 3m (10).
Touching live power-lines may result in death or
serious injury.
Group 2A
Welding
During welding, the electrocution hazard and the risk of the welding current passing through the steel wire ropes shall be
eliminated by taking the following precautions:
be guided and/or retained so that it does not become
grounded.
Cover each hoist, Sky Lock and wire winder with
protective covers made out of insulating material.
Connect a ground conductor from platform to work
piece. The size of this conductor shall be equal to or
greater than the size of the stinger lead. It must be a
secondary conductor and shall not be in series with the
primary conductor between welder and work piece.
Use insulated thimbles at each suspension point.
Insulate surplus steel wire rope stored on roof to prevent
grounding or, terminate steel wire rope at insulated
thimble.
Cover steel wire rope above hoist and Sky Lock for a
distance of ± 1.2m (4) with insulating material: rubber
hose taped in place. Insulate tail line below hoist: extend
downward sufficiently to prevent contact with platform.
The portion of tail line hanging free below platform must
Group 2B
Marine environment
Salty environments may deteriorate aluminum & steel
components. Frequently inspect equipment.
Group
Category
Condition
Temp.
Applications
Inspection
1
-
Normal
> 0°C/32 F Inspections, light maintenance, window washing.
Prior to each workshift.
2
A
Contaminated
> 0°C/32 F Abrasive materials: sand, grit, dust, welding.
Prior to each workshift.
B
Contaminated
> 0°C/32 F Caustic materials: corrosive chemicals,
Every 3 hours.
salty environment, acids or fumes.
CC
ontaminated
> 0°C
/32 F Adhesive materials: cement, plaster, paint,
caulking, compound.
3
-
Freezing
≤
0°C/32 F
All
Prior to each workshift.
Every hour.
Excess material accumulation
Make sure that excess material does not clutter up the
hoist, Sky Lock or platform.
