Sheave blocks for your auto repair business

Using a sheave block would really be of great benefit an automotive repairs workshop. But do you really know what a sheave block is? And as to why your company needs to invest in one now or in the near future?

What is a Sheave Block?

A sheave block is a metal block with a hook that is attached to a crane to easily lift and hold a heavily weighted large object.

Why would your business benefit from the use of a sheave block?
In all workplaces, but especially in the manufacturing industry you need to meet safety standards and ensure you are using the correct items to prevent injuries or damage to your employees and the items being lifted.

An example of the importance of using the correct equipment

Scenario - Imagine you have asked your employee to secure a filled crate and move it from the truck to an area in your warehouse. The employee is unaware of what hook to use and secures the load to the crane with a standard hook. As certain hooks have a weight limit this particular hook was not suited to the weight limit. Once the chain was secured, upon lifting the crate this cause it to become dislodged from the hook causing buckling and damage to the load as it fell from the crane.

Lucky there was no other employee in the way but the damages could be quite costly. Had the employee used the correct hook suitable for the wait by taking the time to check could have prevented this incident.

A lesson for the employer and the employee is that even in the urgency to complete a task it is very important for the safety aspect to check the sheave block is suitable to hold the weight of the object.

Also those few minutes taken to check all the safety and details are correct could save you money and an injury from occurring.