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Hoisting Signals – Basic Rules

Hoisting Signals – Basic Rules Explain dangers In hoisting operations, miscommunication between the signaller and the operator can lead to injuries, fatalities, and property damage. Identify controls If you’re going […]

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Wire Rope – Cable Clips

Wire Rope Cable Clips Explain dangers There’s only one right way to install u-bolt cable clips when you want to get the maximum efficiency—up to 85%—out of a prepared loop […]

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Wire Rope – Inspection

Wire Rope Inspection Explain dangers Damage from wear and tear can reduce rope strength and capacity, endangering workers who rely on the rope. Identify controls Wire rope in continuous service […]

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Rigging Hardware

Rigging Hardware Explain dangers Rigging is only as strong as its weakest link. Workers’ lives depend on the strength of that link. It doesn’t matter what safe working load is […]

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Formwork – Leading edge

Formwork – Leading Edge Explain dangers In the high-rise formwork industry, nearly 23 per cent of all lost-time injuries are caused by falls. Most of these injuries result in sprains […]

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Flying Forms – Working at Heights Hazards

Flying Forms – Working at Heights Hazards Explain dangers Flying forms can save time and, in some cases, are safer than using built-in-place methods. However, flying forms have some significant […]

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Floor and Roof Openings

Floor and Roof Openings Explain dangers If proper guarding is not in place, workers can be exposed to falls when working around floor and roof openings. Avoiding such hazards may […]

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Suspended Access Equipment – Calculating Counterweights

Suspended Access Equipment – Counterweights Explain dangers Without the right number of counterweights, suspended access equipment (SAE) can fail, leading to injury or death. Identify controls Here’s how to calculate […]

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Suspended Access Equipment - Tiebacks Suspended Access Equipment – Tiebacks

Suspended Access Equipment – Tiebacks Explain dangers Suspended access equipment (SAE) can fail if you don’t set up all of the components properly, such as tiebacks. Improper setup can lead […]

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Suspended Access Equipment - Fall Protection Suspended Access Equipment – Fall Protection

Suspended Access Equipment – Fall Protection Explain dangers Every worker who uses suspended access equipment (SAE) must have two independent means of support. That way, if the suspension system on […]

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