Safe lifting of non-cargo loads

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London: Videotel, 2007. 50 p.Every person who operates lifting devices must have very extensive and thorough knowledge of subject equipment, including the various types of frames, slings, clamps, beams, and shackles. They must also know the limitations of the machinery and the forces involved in each lift. As lifting is a hazardous operation, it's essential to minimize those risks by restricting lifting to proper trained personnel. This guide shows the correct procedures to ensure the safe use of lifting devices on board ships, together with the maintenance and storage of lifting equipment.Introduction Accidents cn happenLifting equipment Introduction Legal requirements Lifting equipmentPreparing for a lift Safe working load Risk assessment Pre-operation meeting Personnel preparation Checking the weight of the load Checking the equipment to be used Test yourself questionsCarrying out a safe lift Appointing the person in charge of the lift Role of the signaller Code of hand signals During the lift Some difficult lifting operations Test yourself questionsAfter a lift Maintenance and testing Record keeping – equipment Record keeping – personnel training Storage of lifting equipment Test yourself questions Test yourself answersFurther resources Appendices