Large duct moved without enough hands/rigging

If the duct is too large or awkward for safe hand carry, stop and plan manpower, carts, lifts, dollies, hoist, or rigging with the foreman.

Stop if

• What is the safe way to move/lift this large duct section?

Watch out

• Do not muscle large duct with too few people or improvised rigging.

Check

• Check size, weight, sharp edges, and path.
• Get enough hands before lifting.
• Use carts/dollies/lifts where appropriate.
• Protect finished surfaces.
• Ask before using rigging/hoisting methods.

Steps

• Check size, weight, sharp edges, and path.
• Get enough hands before lifting.
• Use carts/dollies/lifts where appropriate.
• Protect finished surfaces.
• Ask before using rigging/hoisting methods.

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