Typical hazards from lifting equipment
Material handling is essential in a wide range of applications like agriculture, construction, warehouse, factories etc. and workers are often exposed to heavy loads and other hazards on these job sites. Lifting equipment always needs to be handled with precautionary measures in place or they can cause several work-related hazards. Whether it is a chain sling, shackle or mooring equipment, Dutest advocates for safe lifting operations that should be planned and performed by qualified workers. Let us look at some hazards associated with lifting gear that can increase the risk of injury on job sites Hazard from wrong selection of equipment Before lifting a load, a risk assessment of the area and load dimensions should be taken to choose the right sling for the job. A wrong selection can cause external obstructions and damage to the loads edges or surfaces and can also cause the sling to break. Overloading a sling can also lead to shock loading and exposing it to certain c...