See The 5 Basic Guidelines of Heavy Equipment Use below... |


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Tandemloc Wins the North Carolina State Safety Award! |
A proud
day at Tandemloc as Production and Safety Manager
Curt Pope was awarded the Safety and Health
Achievement Recognition Program Certificate by the
North Carolina Commissioner of Labor, Cherie
Berry. This auspicious visit by Commissioner Berry
highlighted Tandemloc's efforts to develop and
maintain a safe working environment spearheaded by
the ever diligent Mr. Pope.
We're very proud of Curt's achievements and
recognition and his great efforts to make Tandemloc a
safer and better place to work. Our products and
production are just too heavy-duty and would be
dangerous if we did not take safety into account at
every step. Thanks to our safety-conscious people,
that's just what we do.
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N.C. Commissioner of Labor
Cherie Berry, center, presents Curt Pope and
Tandemloc with the SHARP safety designation on
Tuesday morning. Company president John DiMartino is
at right. (Photo Drew C.
Wilson/Havelock News) |


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Accidents Do Not
Just 'Happen'...
We make every effort to provide clear instruction and
operational parameters - PLEASE EXERCISE ALL DUE
CAUTION! |
Heavy-duty equipment is hazardous if not
operated in accordance with strict safety guidelines.
Please review our 'User
Responsibilities for Lifters' page as well - thank
you!
Call us with any operational questions
or concerns. Tel: (252)
447-7155 |
Click
here to download this information in printable PDF
format |
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The 5
Basic Guidelines of Heavy Equipment Use:
- Know how to properly operate the equipment you
are using.
- Do not use heavy machinery when you are drowsy,
intoxicated, or taking prescription medication that
may affect your performance.
- Use only equipment that is appropriate for the
work to be done.
- Inspect your equipment to ensure that it is in
good working condition before beginning a job. In
addition, ensure that regular inspections and
maintenance are conducted as appropriate.
- Do not stress or overload your equipment.
- Replace missing or worn parts
with genuine Tandemloc parts in order to be certain
lifter strength and function is adequate and safe.
- Make sure all pins and lanyards
are fully inserted and connected as well as bolts
and nuts fully engaged to avoid dropping the load.
- Make sure you read the
specifications and use information before using the
equipment.
- When in doubt, call Tandemloc for
assistance.
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This is a typical safety label applied
to TANDEMLOC, Inc. lifting products. Be certain to read and
understand the statements on
these labels - they are there for your safety!

If you lose a label, call us for a replacement.
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Remember — Safety Is No Accident!
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IMPORTANT GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION FOR
LIFTING EQUIPMENT |
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The load lifted
should never exceed the working load limit (WLL)
specified on the lifter and plate. |
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The weight (WT)
of the lifter and load should never exceed the
rated capacity of the hoist or crane. |
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The lifter
should be operated by qualified personnel. |
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The lifter,
including all rigging, should be visually and
mechanically inspected on a scheduled basis by
qualified personnel. Defects should be corrected
prior to use. |
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Any
modifications or repairs to the lifter should be
made by qualified personnel. If this work is
structural, the lifter should be proof or load
tested again. |
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The lifter
should only be used for its designed or
designated purpose, and in accordance with
manufacturer's instructions. |
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Personnel should
not ride on the lifter, nor place themselves in,
under, or directly adjacent to the lifting area. |
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A low height
test lift should be conducted to confirm lifter
function and load stability. |
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The lifted load
should be balanced such that excessive point
loading does not occur. |
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All lifting
should be done in a smooth, even manner to
minimize shock to the lifter and load. |
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Typical labels... |