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| Analysis ID | 3 | ||
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| Facility | Franklin | Work Location | Floor Mount |
| Approved | Yes | Conducted By | Thurwanger |
| Date Conducted | 2025-01-14 | Approved By | Thurwanger |
| Review Date | 2025-01-14 | Equipment Item | Air Conditioner Lifter |
| Equipment Type | Lifting Device | Make/Model No. | N/A |
| Description of Use | Used to lift air conditioning unit (or other large side mount device) off of skid, transfer to floor mount enclosure, and lift into place while the unit is secured to the enclosure. | ||
| Summary of Key Risks | 1. Struck by injury from unit falling off of lifting platform 2. Crushing injury at pinch points |
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| Operator Manuals Accessible | NA | User Certification Required | Yes |
| Restricted Use | The AC Lifter is approved for lifting air conditioning and other side mount components that are less than 300 lbs. Any other use is not permitted without a new analysis. | ||
| Eye Protection | Safety glasses with side shields | Foot Protection | Safety shoes with toe protection |
| Face Protection | Not required | Protective Clothing | Standard facility dress code for production |
| Hearing Protection | 0 | Respiratory Protection | Not Required |
| Hand Protection | Not Required | Decibels | 80 |
| Routine Operation Hazards | 1) Electrical conductors on battery terminal are protected by terminal caps. Risk of shock if these are removed. 2) Tipping hazard - Unit can tip over if overloaded. AC Lifter has a capacity of 400 lbs. 3) Tipping hazard - Unit can fall off of lifting platform if not properly secured to lifting device with a strap 4) Multiple pinch points |
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| Routine Maintenance Hazards | Remove Positive battery lead prior to performing maintenance. Any maintenance other than oiling shall be performed by the manufacturer |
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| Shutdown/Isolate Unit Hazards | Remove positive batter lead | ||
| Preventive Measures | 1. Ensure terminal caps on battery remain in place 2. Do not overload the AC lifter. Capacity is 400 lbs. 3. Unit must be strapped onto the AC lifter prior to lifting or transferring 4. Keep all body parts clear of tracks 5. Keep all body parts to the side or behind the unit during lifting and transfer 6. Lock the wheels before removing the strap |
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| Equipment Procedures | 1. Move AC lifter to side of skid 2. Slide lifting platform beneath the unit 3. Use strap on AC lifter to secure the AC unit to the lifter 4. Remove strapping holding AC unit onto skid 5. Use pendant button to lift AC unit high enough to clear the skid 6. Roll the AC lifter to the enclosure 7. Lift unit to required position and slowly move into place 8. Lock the AC lifter wheels 9. Add mounting screws through the enclosure into the AC unit, but do not fully tighten 10. Remove the securing strap being careful to not damage gasket material on the AC unit 11. Tighten the mounting screws to designated torque specification 12. Unlock the wheels on the AC Lifter and roll out of position 13. Lower the lifting platform to lowest position 14. Return the AC lifter to the designated storage location 12. |
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