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  1. ethanhunt118

    Minimum distance to prevent trapping fingers/hands

    HI All, DO we have a regulation or standard govering the minimum distance between the geared wheel and the skip surface to prevent any trapping hazards ? thank you
  2. ethanhunt118

    Lifting shackle bow nut bolt blue pin 13.5

    Hi guys, I was wondering if I have a shackle of pin diameter 39mm to be used on lifting equipment on construction sites, what sort of diameter would it require ? is there any guidance to that ? At the moment I am using 41mm. is there a range of play allowed and safe ? Thank you kindly ethan
  3. ethanhunt118

    Heat treatment for skips structure and lifting bale arm

    Hi guys, anybody knows when heat treatment is required ? any American or British Standard ? For example my concern are the skips that are used on construction site to lift concrete. They are usually bent and damage. At the moment we just bash it and apply heat if necessary to straighten it in...
  4. ethanhunt118

    Regulations for Man Lifting Basket (or man lifting cage)

    Hi guys, anyone know if there are regulations for man lifting baskets ? how to make them to conform to some standards if any ?
  5. ethanhunt118

    Test weights use to check safe working loads of equipment (cube shape)

    Hello, Good Morning, We are making some test weights, for example 250kg by filling them with iron. ( just a testing cube shape) I would like to know if there is a procedure of certifying them properly ? or if there is any regulation that governs that please Hope you can help. Thank you kindly
  6. ethanhunt118

    Man basket ( cage use to put stretcher in)

    Guys, need some advice. I am sure you have heard about man basket. Those cages that use chains to lift and transport personnel. They are used on construction site and also in large trenches. I attached a photo. the cage is made of steel metal. As you can see the door mechanism lifts vertically...

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