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The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LLEA) has published a new edition of its user guide to overhead lifting equipment.

Two safety associations have come together to publish a new guide on the safe management of lifting gear in cargo-handling applications. ICHCA International, a membership organisation dedicated to...

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The Trussed Rafter Association (TRA) is currently working with the HSE to iron out common safety issues and dilemmas in the industry, with the aim of promoting a greater understanding of risks relating to trusses on site, and of resolving the division of responsibility between truss fabricators and contractors as an industry-wide accepted principle.

The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) is warning employers that they could pay a high price for neglecting lifting equipment.

The HSE is reminding those working in the aviation industry that it has a range of free guidance and help available on safe baggage handling, following the adoption last year by the International Air Transport Association of lower bag-weight limits.

The latest edition of "the ideal reference source" for lifting equipment operation, maintenance, training, and purchasing procedures is now available.

 
 

 

 
 

 

 
 
 
 
 

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