Lifting Operations  - Do's and Dont's 1 Every lifting operation must be - (a) properly planned; (b) appropriately supervised, and (c) carried out in a safe manner. 2 No lifting operation should be begun using equipment which is mobile or can be dismantled unless the employer is satisfied that the lifting equipment will remain stable during use under all foreseeable conditions taking into account the nature of the surface on which it stands. 3 All lifting operations must be properly planned, appropriately supervised and carried out to protect the safety of workers. Whilst this … [Read more...]