Posts Tagged ‘heavy lifting’
8 steps to take when developing a Lift Planning
Average reading time 9 minutes Lifting operations are often hazardous processes, due to the involvement of many large machinery and heavy loads. Thus, with lives at stake during such high-risk operations, it is of paramount importance that Lifting Supervisors is confident enough to take charge of the lifting plan, while the lifting team is clear…
Read MoreHow to Ensure Safety during Transport of Heavy Equipment
Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Safety is very important when it comes to the Heavy Lifting. Lifting and transportation of heavy equipment is a dangerous task. According to the Occupation Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), on average 71 fatalities occur per year. This number is expected to rise if strict measures are not followed. We…
Read MoreEssential Safety Principles for Lifting Operation
Working with cranes poses many hazards, and unsafe working practices can result in injuries, fatalities and costly damage to materials. For example, machinery can injury people through various ways: crushing, cutting, shearing, puncturing abrading, burning, tearing and stretching, while the most common injuries are amputation, crushing, electric shock, hearing loss and ill health from…
Read MoreRisks In Heavy Lifting Operations
A lifting operation is an operation concerned with the lifting and lowering of a load, it can be performed manually or using lifting equipment. Majority of the companies in the manufacturing and construction industry rely on overhead cranes to lift and transport materials. Proper installations and usage of the cranes can make operations easier and…
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