What is HMI? What is HMI? The Hoist Manufacturer’s Institute (HMI), an affiliate of Material Handling Industry, is a trade association of manufacturers of overhead handling hoists. HMI members are the Industry’s leading suppliers of hoisting equipment including hand chain hoists, ratchet lever hoists, trolleys, air chain hoists, air wire rope hoists, electric chain hoists, and electric wire rope hoists. HMI operates through committees with programs and policies reviewed and adopted by the membership with representation from each member company. Its many activities include an active engineering committee. HMI is represented on a number of standards developing committees and actively supports the development and certification of safety standards by the ANSI consensus method.
HMI Mission Our Mission is to deliver exceptional value to our members, channel partners, consumers, end-users and industry associates. HMI achieves this through: • • • •
Educational Materials Marketing Information Standards Development Member Professional Development
HMI Vision HMI is recognized as the leading authority and the principal resource in the hoist industry. HMI is recognized as the leading advocate for the safe application and operation of hoisting equipment and related products. HMI conducts business professionally with a spirit of enthusiasm, cooperation, honesty and integrity. HMI Members are recognized as: • • • • •
The leaders in the marketplace. Delivering superior value in their products and services Providing products and services that are safe and productive. Proving high value solutions through knowledgeable and expert channel partners. Providing an environment in which our customers can confidently purchase and derive superior value from our products.
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Value Statement What is the value of membership in the Hoist Manufacturers Institute (HMI)? 1. Market Intelligence Information: a. b. c. d.
Unit and volume statistics program Market forecasts and economic indicator monitoring Industry forecasts Geographic product distribution and planning data, workshops e. Channel partner planning workshops f. Trend monitoring g. Planning and forecasting tools, workshops
2. Members Professional Development a. b. c. d.
Leadership development Multi-topic educational series Networking throughout the industry Peer to peer interaction
3. Promotion of the Safe Use of our Products a. b. c. d. e.
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Development of product standards Do’s and Don’ts for product usage Development of maintenance and service inspection manuals Development of proper hoist usage documents Alliance program with OSHA to promote safety Tip and Fact Sheets for OSHA distribution
4. HMI Members are recognized as the Market’s Leaders; HMI Members: • • •
Are Speakers and Education Subject Experts Provide Engineering Specification and Standards Input Publish a Compendium of Product Standards
5. Increased Exposure to Customers • • •
Web-based Case Studies provide Market Solutions to Users MHIA Website channels customers to HMI members HMI Certified Program Increases Product Value
Participation in HMI can increase your business levels, increase your exposure in the marketplace, develop your employees, help your corporate decision-making, increase safe usage of your products, and position you as one of the leaders in the hoist industry.
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For information regarding membership, standards, specifications, market research initiatives, industry statistics, literature or publications. HMI Managing Director Hal Vandiver:
[email protected] Executive Assistant Cathy Moose:
[email protected] HMI 8720 Red Oak Blvd., Suite 201 Charlotte, NC 28217-3992 Phone: 800-345-1815 / 704-676-1190 URL: www.mhia.org/hmi
Fax: 704-676-1199
Call the Material Handling Institute Literature Department at 800-345-1815 or 704-676-1190 or go to www.mhia.org/hmi , “Publications and Resources”, to order the following HMI publications:
#10166 - Comparison of Hoist Duty Service Classifications COMPARISON OF HOIST DUTY SERVICE CLASSIFICATIONS, AS DESCRIBED IN UNITED STATES AND EUROPEAN WIRE ROPE HOIST SPECIFICATIONS - Hoist Manufacturers may often not be aware of exact hoist applications, and further the nature of the liability laws in the United States, it has customarily been the practice of the United States hoist manufacturers to design and build products with long, although unspecified, service lives. This may be contrasted with the practices of many European manufacturers who build and provide products for specific applications and state mandated removal from service dates for overhaul or replacement. The Hoist Manufacturers Institute (HMI) has created the 'Comparison of Hoist Duty Service Classifications, as described in United States and European Wire Rope Hoist Specifications', to offer this information to those considering purchase and use of overhead handling hoists (excluding Electric Chain Hoists). FREE DOWNLOAD. #10194 - HMI Consensus of the National Electrical Code The 1999 National Electrical Code has a number of paragraphs in it affecting electric chain and wire rope hoists. Some of these paragraphs are subject to carrying interpretations. Therefore, acting through the electrical engineering subcommittee of the HMI engineering committee, and with the approval of the HMI Board of Directors, the Hoist Manufacturers Institute has developed and authorized the publication of the consensus contained within the pamphlet. It is hoped that the HMI Consensus will be mutually helpful to users, manufacturers and sellers of electric chain and wire rope hoists. FREE DOWNLOAD. #10024 - Hoist Inspection and Maintenance Personnel Manual This manual has been prepared by HMI and it's Engineering Committee to provide information and suggestions for Hoist Inspection and Maintenance Personnel in their inspection and maintenance of overhead hoists. A thorough understanding of the information provided in this manual should provide a better understanding of safe inspection, maintenance, and operation and afford a greater margin of safety for people and machinery on the plant floor. FREE DOWNLOAD. #10023 – Hoist Operators Manual This 54-page booklet lists qualifications required to be a hoist operator, as well as "shall and shall nots." Safety is stressed by describing the best way to operate a hoist. The safety suggestions are intended to supplement company safety practices and hoist manufacturers' instructions. FREE DOWNLOAD.
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#10074 - Manually Lever Operated Hoist Inspection & Maintenance This manual has been prepared by HMI and its Engineering Committee with the sole intent of offering information and suggestions to parties engaged with Manually Lever Operated Hoist Inspection and Maintenance Personnel in their inspection and maintenance of manually lever operated hoist. A thorough study of the following information should provide a better understanding of safe operation and afford a greater margin of safety for people and machinery on the plant floor. FREE DOWNLOAD. #10075 - Manually Lever Operated Hoist Operators Manual This booklet lists qualifications required to be a Manually Lever Operated Hoist Operator, as well as "shall and shall nots". Safety is stressed by describing the best way to operate a manually lever operated hoist. The operator must consider and anticipate the motions, actions, and loads that will occur as a result of operating the hoist. #10198 - Overhead Material Handling Market History and Forecast This 59-page presentation has been developed for professional researchers interested in learning more about the statistical characteristics of the overhead material handling market for planning purposes. Information is presented in chart form to reveal information about market size and growth, product mix, domestic production, imports, exports, consumption, capacity utilization, economic indicators, market potential and a variety of other insights. Source data has been gathered principally from the U.S. Department of Commerce (USDOC), the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC), the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) and the U.S. Federal Reserve Board (FRB). Insights are provided by MHIA Staff and the Managing Director of CMAA, HMI and MMA, independent trade associations affiliated with the Material Handling Industry of America. (NOTE: This document will be emailed to you after you complete your order. This could take up to 24 hours - please do not order if you need it immediately. $750.00 #10103 - Recommended Practices for Electric and Air Powered Hoists The Hoist Manufacturers Institute (HMI), an association affiliated with Material Handling Industry, has produced guidelines for the operation of various types of hoists. Many of the warnings and operating practices outlined in each publication were taken from American National (Safety) Standard ANSI B30.16 and are intended to avoid unsafe hoisting practices which might lead to personal injury or property damage. Each of the publications also tells the reader about HMI and lists the HMI member companies. The Shall's and Shall Not's are each one page and handy for posting on bulletin boards or in areas where hoists are used. FREE DOWNLOAD. #10191 - Recommended Practices for Electric & Air Powered Hoists (SPANISH/FRENCH) - The Hoist Manufacturers Institute (HMI), an association affiliated with Material Handling Industry, has produced guidelines for the operation of various types of hoists. Many of the warnings and operating practices outlined in each publication were taken from American National (Safety) Standard ANSI B30.16 and are intended to avoid unsafe hoisting practices which might lead to personal injury or property damage. Each of the publications also tells the reader about HMI and lists the HMI member companies. The Shall's and Shall Not's are each one page and handy for posting on bulletin boards or in areas where hoists are used. FREE DOWNLOAD. #10104 - Recommended Practices for Hand Chain Hoists The Hoist Manufacturers Institute (HMI), an association affiliated with Material Handling Industry, has produced guidelines for the operation of various types of hoists. Many of the warnings and operating practices outlined in each publication were taken from American National (Safety) Standard ANSI B30.16 and are intended to avoid unsafe hoisting practices which might lead to personal injury or property damage. Each of the publications also tells the reader about HMI and lists the HMI member companies. The Shall's and Shall Not's are each one page and handy for posting on bulletin boards or in areas where hoists are used. FREE DOWNLOAD. CMAA – 8720 Red Oak Blvd., Suite 201 – Charlotte, NC 28217 – 704-676-1190 – Fax 704-676-1199 – www.mhia.org/hmi Page 4 of 6
#10192 - Recommended Practices for Hand Chain Hoists (SPANISH/FRENCH) - The Hoist Manufacturers Institute (HMI), an association affiliated with Material Handling Industry, has produced guidelines for the operation of various types of hoists. Many of the warnings and operating practices outlined in each publication were taken from American National (Safety) Standard ANSI B30.16 and are intended to avoid unsafe hoisting practices which might lead to personal injury or property damage. Each of the publications also tells the reader about HMI and lists the HMI member companies. The Shall's and Shall Not's are each one page and handy for posting on bulletin boards or in areas where hoists are used. FREE DOWNLOAD #10105 - Recommended Practices - Manually Lever Operated Chain Hoists The Hoist Manufacturers Institute (HMI), an association affiliated with Material Handling Industry, has produced guidelines for the operation of various types of hoists. Many of the warnings and operating practices outlined in each publication were taken from American National (Safety) Standard ANSI B30.16 and are intended to avoid unsafe hoisting practices which might lead to personal injury or property damage. Each of the publications also tells the reader about HMI and lists the HMI member companies. The Shall's and Shall Not's are each one page and handy for posting on bulletin boards or in areas where hoists are used. FREE DOWNLOAD. #10193 - Recommended Practices - Manually Lever Operated Chain Hoists (SPANISH/FRENCH) - The Hoist Manufacturers Institute (HMI), an association affiliated with Material Handling Industry, has produced guidelines for the operation of various types of hoists. Many of the warnings and operating practices outlined in each publication were taken from American National (Safety) Standard ANSI B30.16 and are intended to avoid unsafe hoisting practices which might lead to personal injury or property damage. Each of the publications also tells the reader about HMI and lists the HMI member companies. The Shall's and Shall Not's are each one page and handy for posting on bulletin boards or in areas where hoists are used. FREE DOWNLOAD
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Members of the Hoist Manufacturers Institute, Inc.
Acco Material Handling Solutions 76 Acco Drive York, PA 17405 (800) 967-7333 www.accomhs.com
Demag Cranes & Components Corp. 29201 Aurora Road Solon, OH 44139 (440) 248-2400 www.demag-us.com
Ace World Companies Inc. 10200 Jacksboro Highway Fort Worth, TX 76135 (817) 237-7700 www.aceworldcompanies.com
Electrolift, Inc. 204 Sargeant Avenue Clifton, NJ 07013 (973) 471-0204 www.electrolift.com
Chester Hoist 7573 State Route 45, North Lisbon, OH 44432 (330) 424-7248 www.chesterhoist.com
Harrington Hoists Inc. 401 West End Avenue Manheim, PA 17545 (800) 233-3010 www.harringtonhoists.com
Coffing Hoists 2020 Country Club Lane Wadesboro, NC 28170 (800) 888-0985 www.coffinghoists.com
Ingersoll-Rand Company 1467 Route 31 South Annandale, NJ 08801 (908) 238-7106 www.ingersollrandproducts.com/lifting
Columbus McKinnon Corporation 140 John James Audubon Parkway Amherst, NY 14228 (716) 689-5400 www.cmworks.com
J.D. Neuhaus L.P. 9 Loveton Circle Sparks, MD 21152 (410) 472-0500 www.jdneuhaus.com
R&M Materials Handling, Inc. 4501 Gateway Boulevard Springfield, OH 45502 (937) 328-5100 www.rmhoist.com
STAHL CraneSystems, Inc. 6420 Dorchester Road Charleston, SC 29418 (843) 767-1951 www.stahlus.com Yale Hoists 240 Pennsylvania Avenue Salem, MI 44460 (231) 733-0821 www.yalehoists.net
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Hoist Operator’s Manual
Prepared and Published by
H O I S T M A N U FA C T U R E R S I N S T I T U T E 8720 Red Oak Blvd., Suite 201 Charlotte, NC 28217-3992
MATERIAL HANDLING INDUSTRY AND ITS MATERIAL HANDLING INDUSTRY OF AMERICA DIVISION (MHI)
HOIST OPERATORS MANUAL
DISCLAIMERS AND INDEMNITY
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
PLACARDS AND INSTRUCTIONS
LIFTING MEDIUM TYPES
OPERATION TYPES
SUSPENSION TYPES
TROLLEYS
INSPECTION
HOIST OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITIES
HOIST MOTION
TROLLEY MOTION
DAILY OR PRESTART HOIST INSPECTIONS
FREQUENT AND PERIODIC HOIST INSPECTIONS
BEFORE EACH SHIFT OR BEFORE THE FIRST TIME THE HOIST IS TO BE USED EACH SHIFT
BEFORE OPERATING THE HOIST AND APPLYING THE LOAD
WHILE OPERATING THE HOIST AND MOVING THE LOAD
PARKING THE LOAD
GENERAL
RECOMMENDED GENERAL DO NOT’S:
BEFORE EACH SHIFT OR BEFORE THE FIRST TIME THE HOIST IS TO BE USED EACH SHIFT
BEFORE OPERATING THE HOIST AND APPLYING THE LOAD
WHILE OPERATING THE HOIST AND MOVING THE LOAD
PARKING THE LOAD
GENERAL
RECOMMENDED GENERAL DO NOT’S:
MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION PROCEDURES
DEFINITIONS OF VARIOUS HOIST TERMS
HOIST REFERENCE DOCUMENTS AND STANDARDS
H O I S T M A N U FA C T U R E R S I N S T I T U T E
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