Hand Placement at a Closing Duct Joint: Keep Fingers Out of the Pinch Line

We have a pinch point at the backside corner and cannot see both hands from the lifts. Can we reset the support and close this in smaller steps?

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Stop if

Stop the movement or installation and get the foreman's direction before anyone enters a pinch line or changes a loaded support.

Watch out

Do not use fingers as alignment pins or reach between sections while another person, lift, jack, or rigging is moving them.

Check

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hand placement at a closing duct joint: keep fingers out of the pinch line temporary support handling protection pinch point duct joint fingers flange closing joint hand placement keep hands clear use handles, clamps, blocks, or controlled hand positions that keep fingers out of the closing flange, slip, collar, and support points. stop if the crew cannot see or control the pinch line. we have a pinch point at the backside corner and cannot see both hands from the lifts. can we reset the support and close this in smaller steps?

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