Safety Lifting
Safety Lifting
Freight Facilities
Correct lifting can move large objects efficiently and reduce manual handling operations. Incorrect lifting
however, can lead to disastrous accidents. Every year, incorrect lifting procedures cause injuries, loss of work time
and property. People, machinery, loads, methods, and the work environment, are all important factors for
correct lifting. Provided that enough safety measures are fully implemented, lifting accidents can be reduced
Basic Information
Personnel related to the lifting operation include "competent examiner", "competent person", "crane
operator", "slinger", "signaler" and others working nearby.
Testing, examination, and inspection
All testing and examination of cranes must be carried out by competent examiners and the regular inspections
completed by competent personnel. All testing, examination and inspection reports and certificates shall be
properly kept.
Safety Precautions:
Load
Know the weight and shape of the load.
Move the loads as near to the ground level as possible.
Corner pads shall be used for loads with sharp edges.
Do not ride or stand on a load that is being lifted.
Ensure that the automatic safe load indicator is installed.
Loose loads shall be packed or placed in suitable containers before
lifting.