This is an odd ball question but its recently come to my attention that all our tie strap/lifting magnet/ibolt manufacturers recommend staying clear of the load completely. Yes, its a no brainer you don't want the P20 block you are hoisting via an overhead crane into a cnc mill to crush you. Yet how are you suppose to wipe the bottom of the block off and stone it before setting it in the machine then? Is it expected to set it on its side each time to do this? Also what about when the material comes in raw right off the truck with chips still on it and no bolt holes and no safe way to tip it on its side? This is becoming a thought puzzle for me since all the major authorities (OSHA,ASME,etc.)on this aren't providing any answers on how to perform this basic task I do everyday in the shop. How would you do it in a way that would protect both the employee and the employer? Looking to hear what other shops out there are doing when loading there machines.
Cheers,
Kodi
Cheers,
Kodi