Safety during lifting and hoisting

All too often, lifting and hoisting-related accidents could have been prevented simply by properly training operators on the operation, safe rigging, inspection and maintenance procedures of the hoist. Training of equipment operators isn’t just the smart thing to do; it’s a requirement. Training should not be looked upon as an additional cost but as a means to reduce overall costs by reducing the number of injuries and product malfunctions, as well as increasing productivity. Whenever there’s a lifting or hoisting task, the job should be done right, from the initial inspection to the end of the lifting operation.