Capstan Hoist Practical Evaluation

Use this record with the exact manufacturer/model manual, employer procedure and approved work plan. Download the expanded PDF from the course page for oral questions, model-specific checks and sign-off. It is not a substitute for manufacturer instructions or employer authorization.

CHANCE Series 90 / Thern Liberty / Harken HighTailer — exact model manual

Important: This worksheet supports an employer's practical evaluation. A course completion record alone does not authorize the learner to perform the work. The employer must confirm that the evaluator is qualified for the applicable work, equipment, and jurisdiction.

Capstan hoist operator candidateEmployer / projectWork locationDateEquipment make, model, and IDProcedure / plan reference

Evaluator instructions

Observe the learner performing the applicable task under the employer-approved plan and site conditions.
Mark each item Pass, Needs correction, or Not applicable; add observations where needed.
Stop the evaluation if an unsafe condition exists. Retraining and re-evaluation are required before authorization.

Observed practical requirement	Pass	Needs correction	N/A	Evaluator observations
Plan and boundariesReviews the employer-approved work plan, known load or pull force, load path, exclusion zone, communications, and stop-work triggers.
Pre-use inspectionInspects hoist, rope, approved mount, fasteners, rope hook, drum, controls, power connections, labels, and rigging; removes damaged items from service.
Mounting and alignmentVerifies an appropriate mounting location and approved components, alignment, structural acceptance, and clear routing before power is connected.
Capacity verificationConfirms the identification-label rating and that no rope, block, sling, anchor, mount, or rigging component is the limiting unaddressed component.
Controlled operationUses the appropriate foot control, maintains fall-line control, stays clear of the drum and tensioned rope, and performs a controlled test lift where applicable.
Shutdown and escalationSecures the load, stops and disconnects the applicable power source, reinspects equipment, and reports unsafe conditions or defects.

Evaluation decision

Meets the listed practical requirements for the specified task and signaling / equipment scope.Does not yet meet the listed practical requirements; retraining and re-evaluation required.

This worksheet does not authorize operation by itself. The employer must decide whether the learner is trained, competent for the assigned work, and authorized under the applicable procedure and jurisdiction.