Safety First: On-going maintenance for tracks, motors and slings
Posted on September 20, 2017
The following needs to be checked on a regular basis to ensure safety.
TRACK LOAD TESTING
Track load tests should be completed as per manufacturers recommendations, which are normally annually, by a certified technician & a written record kept on-site.
A load test will include the following:
Weight testing of the track
Checks for deflection of the track & general inspection of the track
Placement of a new load test verification sticker on the track
Motor checks should be completed as per manufacturers recommendations, which are normally annually, by a certified technician & a written record kept on-site.
A motor check will inspect the following to ensure the motor is in good working order:
Motor & Hand Control (unit moves up/down and left/right/return to charger where applicable)
Emergency Stop & Strap (check for colour fading and fraying)
Integrity checks should be completed continuously by staff and then at a minimum, every six months a written record should be kept on-site.
The following should be checked:
Ensure ID label is present, intact and readable
No visible damage to the body of the sling or to the leg bands
