At any workplace, the safety of employees should be of paramount concern, and strict regulations are in place to make sure worker safety is taken seriously. Training on proper material handling, safe lifting gear and reliable fall protection equipment can ensure a positive environment leading to overall productivity and satisfaction.
The safety of the use of web slings should be streamlined and well adhered to, and they should be inspected as often monthly if they are heavily used. Be sure to understand the web sling’s load limit, determined by the socket and clip fittings, and what temperature it can withstand, which for uncoated metal mesh is 550 degrees. Industrial chain slings, lifting slings and round slings will have slightly different safety regulations so be sure to do enough research and understand what you’re working with and what it’s capabilities are.
Investing in lifting products and fall protection are an excellent way to adhere to safety regulations and make your employee’s work environment as stress-free as possible. Web slings, wire mesh slings, hoists, clamps and many other devices are available and recommended for industrial workplaces. Fall protection should be used for people working higher than 6 feet above the ground, including certain scaffoldings and ladders. Regulations are different in different industries, so be sure you are adhering properly. Generally to test any fall protection system, a 300 lbs test weight should be used.
Traditions of workplace safety in this country were brought about with very good reason and should be valued alongside the regulations of minimum wage and fair treatment of workers. The great strides and sacrifices of striking laborers built a foundation of a fair and safe workplace environment that has helped fuel the economic development of this country as well as the happiness of individuals in the workplace.
