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Lifting tools are at the center of the operations in manufacturing, construction, logistics, and even warehousing. The smooth daily running of any industrial undertaking is impossible without safe and reliable lifting devices. On the other hand, lifting apparatuses happen to be one of the most accident prone regions of any workplace. A considerable number of workplace accidents take place every year due to some form of negligence while using lifting devices such as chains, slings, hoists, and cranes because these tools are either abused, overloaded, neglected, or used without proper safety measures.

For engineers in charge of a plant, heads of maintenance, safety officers and operations managers, understanding the intricacies of lifting equipment safety is not optional; it is fundamental. This guide outlines the basic principles of lifting equipment safety including load ratings, maintenance procedures and the enforcement laws that govern their use industrially.

A workspace is often defined by the tools available, which is because hand tools are essential in every industrial workspace. Tailoring workshops, engineering units, assembly lines, maintenance departments, construction sites, and even fabrication workshops utilize hand tools to get the job done. Regardless of the scale of the operation, a worker will not be able to ‘start’ or ‘finish’ a job without the suitable hand tools. However, in industrial environments, the criteria to hand tools cannot simply be based on price or availability and needs to go well beyond that. In industrial settings, tools are chosen based on hand ergonomics, material quality, and durability. I am sure every professional out there will agree with me when I say these three facets will impact productivity and efficiency in any industrial setting. 

As you can see, proper ergonomics paired with top of the line material, as well as durability leads to safety along with maximized