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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]