Narrative:

This is the second request to bring attention to the issue with a fish pole (PF51) [hoist]. We continue to receive this tool in the shop that clearly has not been operated properly. In [report] we indicated an injury. There was a qr code sent to the calibration lab to install on the storage box which will lead the technician to the video. There is an issue with this process. 1) it does not update the training record on file. 2) there is no guarantee someone will watch the video. This will make 4 issues in the past 4 months.we produced and supplied a training video on the proper operation of the PF51 fish pole after the first incident. It has still not been made mandatory for the technicians in the field using the fish poles. Because of that; the technicians have not received the proper training on the correct method of operation. Because of that we have seen bird caging/ back lashing on the spool; and damaged cables. The APU (auxiliary power unit) or the other components being lifted could have dropped and caused very serious injury or damage. We have a safety responsibility to assure every technician and supervisor reviews this video and understands the operation. [We suggest] mandatory annual recurrent training.

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Title: Mechanic reported improper use of a Fish Pole hoist and technicians not following proper procedures.

Narrative: This is the second request to bring attention to the issue with a Fish Pole (PF51) [hoist]. We continue to receive this tool in the shop that clearly has not been operated properly. In [report] we indicated an injury. There was a QR code sent to the calibration lab to install on the storage box which will lead the technician to the video. There is an issue with this process. 1) It does not update the training record on file. 2) There is no guarantee someone will watch the video. This will make 4 issues in the past 4 months.We produced and supplied a training video on the proper operation of the PF51 Fish Pole after the first incident. It has still not been made mandatory for the technicians in the field using the Fish Poles. Because of that; the technicians have not received the proper training on the correct method of operation. Because of that we have seen bird caging/ back lashing on the spool; and damaged cables. The APU (Auxiliary Power Unit) or the other components being lifted could have dropped and caused very serious injury or damage. We have a safety responsibility to assure every technician and supervisor reviews this video and understands the operation. [We suggest] mandatory annual recurrent training.

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