Safety is a top priority when operating your Yale hoist and Yale hoist parts. Following proper safety protocols ensures your hoist's longevity and workers' safety. Proper training and frequent inspections are essential, but common sense and good judgment go a long way in ensuring safety. Everyone operating Yale hoists must be knowledgeable of the manufacturer's handbook.

Taking proper steps before operation is essential in ensuring the safety of parts and workers. The following guidelines will provide the safest environment.

1. Unqualified personnel should never operate the hoist. Always ensure operators have thoroughly read and study manuals for all products they use. Yale Hoist parts operate differently than other hoist parts from different companies.
2. Never operate the hoist if it's not functioning correctly.
3. Only those who are properly trained, authorized to do so, and physically fit should operate the machine.
4. At all times, avoid touching any welding electrodes to wire ropes to prevent electrocution.
5. Under no circumstance should wire rope ever be used on a ground for welding (hazardous).
6. Inspect hoist and accessories before use, and if anything is malfunctioning, the system should not be used.
7. Only trained professionals should work on, adjust, or repair a system. They are highly intricate, and without knowledge, problems can become even worse
8. Always disconnect power supplies before any maintenance and repairs.

Unfortunately, most accidents that happen while using overhead cranes and hoists are due to human error. Increasing education on operating systems and always using strict procedures is the best way to increase safety and productivity. Each Yale Hoist part has specific characteristics, so you must carefully follow all instructions within hoist part manuals.