Lifting tackle inspection

Water connections to a shell-and-tube condenser must always be arranged so that the end covers can easily be removed for inspection, cleaning, and repair of the tubes. Heavy end covers require the use of lifting tackle, and supports above the lifting points should be provided on installation to facilitate this work. 

Engineer surveyors - insurance company personnel undertaking statutory inspections of boilers, pressure vessels, lifting tackle etc. They are employed by the organisation as competent persons. ... 

Training and instruction in the use of lifting tackle is essential and should include regular inspections of the tackle, in addition to the mandatory thorough examinations. Finally, care should be taken when these items are being stored between use. 

There are very few factories that do not have some form of lifting equipment the hoist being the most common form. The hand-operated block and tackle is rarely used for production needs today, but is often the mainstay of the maintenance department for moving equipment. The Factories Act requires a high standard of inspection to be carried out regularly, but there remains the hazard of abuse or bad operation. 

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