Vacuum Lifter

Always Check Equipment Before Use
Vacuum lifter safety checks save lives – and livelihoods. If you're in any doubt about how to check, consult the equipment's operating and maintenance manual. As a general rule though, you should ensure the equipment isn't missing any parts and is free of defects.
You can also use a safety inspection checklist for vital features, where any deterioration in condition would cause a risk.

Keep Up To Date With Safety Training
It's absolutely vital that everybody on site is up to date with their safety training needs. As well as ongoing training for lifting safety, workers must also receive specific training for any new equipment introduced.

Ensure Lifting Loads Are Within Limit
Not overloading equipment may sound like an obvious tip, but it can be easy to select the wrong equipment or overload it when you're in a hurry. The weight must also be distributed evenly, with the equipment placed on a level, sturdy surface, where appropriate.

Prevent Access To Dangerous Areas
Wherever possible, fixed guards should be used to enclose dangerous parts on machinery. Trip systems can also provide protection, as can interlocking a guard so that machinery cannot be accessed while it's still moving. When guards can't offer full protection from risks, holders, jigs and push sticks are a good idea.

Never Stand Under A Load
As obvious as this sounds, it's surprisingly common for construction site workers to get themselves under a load, particularly when trying to solve an issue with the load. People should remember to always keep a safe distance from the load, protecting themselves in the event of human error or equipment failure.

Perform Regular Inspections And Maintenance
No matter how busy your schedule, you should always make time for checks on equipment and upkeep. If you build maintenance into your company's routine, you'll greatly reduce the chances of having an accident.
For instance, there's no substitute for regular scaffolding inspections. Workers rely upon scaffolding to hold their weight while they undertake complex tasks. If scaffolding fails, the consequences can affect multiple workers. Inspecting scaffolding when it's not in use almost completely removes this risk.
Detailed inspections of equipment should take place at least every 12 months – or every 6 months for equipment that holds people.
If you use our vacuum lifter hire services, you can be sure that the equipment you're working with has been regularly inspected and is well maintained. However, safety precautions when using vacuum lifter should still be followed so that they become habitual.