Why is lifting equipment safety important?
                     WHY I S
LIFTING  
EQUIPMENT 
SAFETY  
I MPORTANT?
By Bishop Lifting Services
 Wo r k i n g  w i t h  a n y  m a c h i n e r y  c a n  b e  
D a n g e ro u s  b e c a u s e  m o v i n g  m a c h i n e r y  
c a n  c a u se  i n j u r i e s  i n  m a n y  w a ys .
 People can be hit and  injured by moving parts  
of machinery or dropped or  ejected material. 
Parts of  the body can also be  drawn in or 
trapped between  rollers, belts, chains and 
pulley drives.
Before You Start
 Before you start using
any equipment you need to 
think  about what risks may 
occur and how these 
can be managed.
 CHECK THAT 
  It is complete, with all safeguards fitted, and 
free from defects.
 MAKE SURE 
  The equipment has been installed properly, 
is stable and is not in a location where other 
workers, customers or visitors may be 
exposed to risk.
 PRODUCE A SAFE SYSTEM OF WORK 
  For using and maintaining the equipment.  
Maintenance may require the inspection of 
critical features where deterioration would 
cause a risk. 
 MAKE SURE 
  You have chosen the right equipment for the 
job.
DOS AND DON’TS OF EQUIPMENT SAFETY
DO..
 Check the equipment is well  maintained and fit to be 
used, i.e.  appropriate for the job, working  properly 
and all the safety measures  are in place.
 Make sure all parts, including attachments, can 
accommodate the load weight.
 Use the equipment properly and in accordance with 
the manufacturer’s instructions.
 Make sure employees are wearing the appropriate 
protective clothing and equipment.
DON'T..
 Use equipment that has a danger sign or tag attached 
to it. Danger signs should only be removed by an 
authorized person who is satisfied that the equipment 
or process is now safe.
 Remove any safeguards, even if their presence seems 
to make the job more difficult.
 Wear dangling chains, loose clothing, rings or have 
loose long hair that could get caught up in moving 
parts. 
 Distract people who are using equipment. 
WHY IS LIFTING EQUIPMENT 
INSPECTION IS IMPORTANT? 
 Additional hazards can occur when equipment 
becomes unreliable and develops faults. 
Inspection allows these faults to be diagnosed 
early and corrected to manage any risks. 
About Bishop!
 Bishop Lifting Services engages in the supplying of the 
best lifting equipment in the United Kingdom and 
offshore. For the past several years, Bishop has been 
supplying clients from a myriad of sectors with 
unmatched lifting equipment. From electric chain hoists 
to the humble toe jacks, you can find almost all lifting 
equipment. 
 The kind of goodwill that Bishop has generated over the 
years in the market space is only possible through high 
quality service. All the high-grade lifting equipment are 
also available for rent for the clients who need them 
temporarily. Place your order today to get the 100%-
tested equipment on a strict scheduled delivery.
Contact Us
Bishop Lifting Services
The Sling Centre,
Rhymney River Bridge Rd, 
Cardiff , CF23 9AF
Wales, United Kingdom
Mail: [email protected]
Official Website Phone: +44 (0) 29 2046 5988
www.bishopliftingequipment.co.uk Fax: 029 2047 1513