Equipment Inspections - Annual Inspection Of Lifting Devices:

Annual safety inspections of lifting devices and industrial equipment, it doesn't’t stop at safety training. The BRight Group can now hook you up with annual inspections of lifting devices. Why should my company have an annual inspection of our lifting devices? Please read the outline below.

O.H.S.A. – “The Green Book”
O.H.S.A. and Regulations for Industrial Establishments. R.R.O. 1990, Section #51, (R28), A lifting device shall:

A)  Where the operator may be exposed to hazardous falling material and to make sure you always have a cab, screen, canopy guard and/or other adequate protection. B)  Always, with pneumatic or hydraulic hoists have controls that automatically return to the neutral position once they are released.

C) To adequately ensure the safety of all workers, be equipped with suitable ropes, chains, slings and other fittings for strength.

D)  Always be thoroughly examined by a competent person to ensure the capability handling for the maximum load requirements.

(1) Prior to being used for the first time, and
(2) thereafter as often as necessary but not less frequently than recommended by the manufacturer and in any case, at least once a year.
Remember: A permanent record must be kept and signed by the competent person doing the examination(s).

E)  Always have the industrial equipment plainly/clearly marked with sufficient information to enable the operator of the device to determine the maximum rated load that the device is capable of lifting under certain operating conditions.

What types of industrial equipment inspections do you offer? Some of the equipment servicing that we can offer you includes the following: Crane inspections, forklift inspections, jib cranes and more.. Please refer to the complete list below.

• Forklift (Mast Forward)
• Eyebolts & Hardware
• Crane / Hoist
• Sling Inspections
• Winches & Cable Pullers
• Elevated Platforms Inspections
• Bleacher Systems
• Access Ladders
• Jibs & Work Stations
• School Basketball Assemblies
• Swivel Hoist Rings
• Pneumatic Hoists
• Weight Room Equipment
• Chain falls & Come-a-longs
• Special Needs Equipment
• Hooks and Spreader Bars
• Dock Levelers
• "Below-the-Hook"
• Tilt / Lift Tables
• Cardboard Bailers
• Misc. Lifting Device Inspections

• B354.2 – Self-Propelled Elevating Work Platform
• CAN/CSA Standard Z256 – Safety Code for Material Hoists
• Ministry of Labour Ontario – Engineering Data Sheet –  2-04:
• Fixed Access Ladders Canadian Standards Association (CSA)
• CAN/CSA Standard Z256 – Safety Code for Material Hoists
• CAN/CSA Standard Z150 – Safety Code for Mobile Hoists
• C22.2 No.33 – Construction & test of Electric Cranes & Hoists
• CAN/CSA Standard B167 – Safety Standard for Maintenance * Inspection of Overhead
• Cranes, Gantry Cranes, Monorails, Hoists & Trolleys
• CAN/CSA Standard Z185-M87 – Safety Code for Personnel Hoists
• Z248 Code for Tower Cranes
• B354.2 – Self-Propelled Elevating Work Platform

• ASME B 30.6 – Safety Standard for Derricks
• ASME B 30.9 – Safety Standard for Slings
• ASME B 30.10 – Safety Standard for Hooks
• ASME B30.20 – Safety Standard for Belo-The-Hook Lifting Devices
• ASME PALDb – safety standard for Portable Automotive Lifting Devices

What Manufacturers Recommend:Each lifting device / equipment manufacturer has specific recommendations and requirements pertaining to the operation, maintenance, and inspection of their equipment.  Please refer to your operating manual or consult your distributor for more details. Need a lifting equipment inspection on almost any lifting device? Call today to arrange an appointment.

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