Gin Wheels

Using a gin or pulley wheel is a low-cost and convenient way of raising or lowering a load.

Identify controls ? Set up the gin wheel according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Make sure the gin wheel and the rope are rated for the load you will be hoisting. ? Always rope off the area below the gin wheel and never stand directly below the load. (O.Reg. 213/91, s. 103) ? Always use gloves when working with a gin wheel to prevent rope burn. ? Make sure the rope is the correct diameter for the size of the gin wheel. ? Only use a gin wheel with a working safety catch on the mounting hook to prevent the wheel from detaching

? Mount the gin wheel on a safe work platform that is above the standing arm’s length of the worker who will be receiving the oad. ? The load itself should be received no higher than the worker’s shoulder height. ? Restrict loads to one-fifth of your body weight and watch for excessive side loading. ? Workers receiving the load (at heights) must use proper fall protection. ? If two or more workers are lifting the load one worker should be giving instructions.