Checking slings, shackles and lifting gear before use
Most rigging failures begin as a defect that someone saw and chose to ignore. This article sets out the pre-use check for slings, shackles and hooks, the defects that mean removal from service, and the register that proves the gear was checked.
11 min read
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Lifting
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Checking slings, shackles and lifting gear before use
Most rigging failures begin as a defect that someone saw and chose to ignore. This article sets out the pre-use check for slings, shackles and hooks, the defects that mean removal from service, and the register that proves the gear was checked.
11 min read
Planning a crane lift on a residential site
A single crane pick on a house site can go wrong in seconds. This guide covers planning and supervising one lift: the lift plan, the exclusion zone, the signaller and the weather.
12 min read