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Why is lifting equipment safety important?

Precautions and safety guards are very important when it comes to the handling huge machinery like lifting machines and all! Here this presentation can help you enlighten about the importance of lifting equipment inspection!<br><br>

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Why is lifting equipment safety important?

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  1. WHY IS LIFTING EQUIPMENT SAFETY IMPORTANT? Hite Engineering Corporation

  2. WORKING WITH ANY MACHINERY CAN BE DANGEROUS BECAUSE MOVING MACHINERY CAN CAUSE INJURIES IN MANY WAYS: People can be hit and injured by moving parts of machinery or dropped or ejected material. Parts of the body can also be drawn in or trapped between rollers, belts, chains and pulley drives

  3. BEFORE YOU START HITE ENGINEERING CORPORATION Before you start using any equipment you need to think about what risks may occur and how these can be managed.

  4. CHECK THAT PRODUCE A SAFE SYSTEM OF WORK it is complete, with all safeguards fitted, and free from defects. for using and maintaining the equipment. Maintenance may require the inspection of critical features where deterioration would cause a risk. MAKE SURE MAKE SURE the equipment has been installed properly, is stable and is not in a location where other workers, customers or visitors may be exposed to risk you have chosen the right equipment for the job Hite Engineering Corporation

  5. DOS AND DON’TS OF EQUIPMENT SAFETY DO.. ✔ Check the equipment is well maintained and fit to be used, ie appropriate for the job, working properly and all the safety measures are in place; ✔ Make sure all parts, including attachments, can accommodate the load weight; ✔ Use the equipment properly and in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions ✔ Make sure employees are wearing the appropriate protective clothing and equipment

  6. DOS AND DON’TS OF EQUIPMENT SAFETY DON'T.. ✘ use equipment that has a danger sign or tag attached to it. Danger signs should only be removed by an authorised person who is satisfied that the equipment or process is now safe; ✘ remove any safeguards, even if their presence seems to make the job more difficult; ✘ wear dangling chains, loose clothing, rings or have loose long hair that could get caught up in moving parts ✘ distract people who are using equipment.

  7. WHY IS LIFTING EQUIPMENT INSPECTION IS IMPORTANT? ADDITIONAL HAZARDS CAN OCCUR WHEN EQUIPMENT BECOMES UNRELIABLE AND DEVELOPS FAULTS. INSPECTION ALLOWS THESE FAULTS TO BE DIAGNOSED EARLY AND CORRECTED TO MANAGE ANY RISKS.

  8. WE AT HITE ENGINEERING CORPORATION PROVIDE PRE-START HEALTH AND SAFETY REVIEWS (PSR’S) AND  ANNUAL LIFTING EQUIPMENT INSPECTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT AND REGULATIONS

  9. MAILING ADDRESS 2660 Meadowvale Blvd., Units 2-4Mississauga, Ontario, L5N6M6 GET IN TOUCH WITH US PHONE NUMBER 289-633-1535 EMAIL ADDRESS general@hite-engineering.com

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