How having a lifting device safety program can help your

business
Lifting devices are an important investment for your business. They protect your workers from injury and
protect the materials that are being moved from being damaged as a result of being dropped or
mishandled. It is essential that these devices are installed (where applicable) correctly, maintained
properly and operated only be competent operators. The potential for serious injury and fatality is
considerable. There is also the potential for loss of supplies, finished product and damage to equipment
and buildings. All of these result in additional cost to your bottom line, damage to your company's
reputation, and poor employee morale.

What you can do

Equipment must be installed according to the manufacturer's specifications. Do not make any
modifications to the equipment unless duly made by the manufacturer, his designate, or someone with
appropriate credentials (e.g. engineer). Installations and modifications may be subject to pre-start health
and safety review (PSR) under Section 7 of the Regulations for Industrial Establishments. You may need
to conduct a PSR and implement compliance measures before a new or modified apparatus, structure,
protective element or process is put into production.
Have in place a schedule of maintenance, again in accordance with the manufacturer's guidelines. Carry
out regular and scheduled inspections of the equipment and initiate any repairs immediately.
Allow only competent operators to use the equipment; those that have been rigorously trained and ensure
that they undergo refresher training, especially when new equipment is acquired.