Why do equipment Inspections?
O.H.S.A. – “The Green Book”
“O.H.S.A. and Regulations for Industrial Establishments. R.R.O. 1990, Section #51, (R28), A lifting device shall:
A) Be so constructed , of such strength and be equipped
with suitable ropes, chains, slings and other fittings so
as to adequately ensure the safety of all workers;
b) Be thoroughly examined by a competent person to
determine its capability of handling the maximum load
as rated,
(i) Prior to being used for the first time, and
(ii) thereafter as often as necessary but not less frequently than recommended by the manufacturer and in any case, at least once a year.
A permanent record shall be kept, signed by the competent person doing the examination.
c) Be plainly marked with sufficient information so as to enable the operator of the device to determine the maximum rated load that the device is capable of lifting under any operating condition;
d) Have a cab, screen, canopy guard or other adequate protection for the operator where the operator may be exposed to the hazard of falling material;
e) When it is a pneumatic or hydraulic hoist, have controls that automatically return to the neutral position when released.
Safety standards we currently inspect under:
Canadian Standards Association (CSA)
- CAN/CSA Standard Z256 – Safety Code for Material Hoists
- CAN/CSA Standard Z150 – Safety Code for Mobile Hoists
- C22.2 No.33 – Construction & test of Electric Cranes & Hoists
- CAN/CSA Standard B167 – Safety Standard for Maintenance * Inspection of Overhead Cranes, Gantry Cranes, Monorails, Hoists & Trolleys
- CAN/CSA Standard Z185-M87 – Safety Code for Personnel Hoists
- Z248 Code for Tower Cranes
- B354.2 – Self-Propelled Elevating Work Platform
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Manufacturers Recommendations
- Each Manufacturer has specific recommendations and requirements pertaining to the operation, maintenance, and inspection of their equipment. Contact your supplier or consult your manual.
- We are in constant contact with our suppliers & manufacturers to stay on-top of these requirements.
- Example: Shawbox recommends a bench service or tear-down of all hoists following 7000 hours in use.
O.H.S.A. (Live Performances) - Ministry of Labour – Ontario
- ISBN-7794-8736-2 – Health & Safety Guidelines for the Live Performance Industry of Ontario.
- B354.2 – Self-Propelled Elevating Work Platform
- CAN/CSA Standard Z256 – Safety Code for Material Hoists
- Ministry of Labour Ontario – Engineering Data Sheet – 2-04:
- Fixed Access Ladders
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