Safe overhead lifting for cargo-handlers

摘要

ICHCA International, a membership organisation dedicated to the promotion of safety and efficiency in the handling and movement of goods by all modes of transport, has joined forces with the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) to publish 'Organisation of Gear Stores' - a guide to the safe management of lifting gear in cargo-handling applications. The document explains that overhead lifting plays a key role in cargo-handling applications and it is essential that equipment is used safely, and properly maintained. The guide is aimed at helping employers ensure that lifting equipment, such as slings and shackles, remain fit for use, even in hostile working conditions.