MCAA’s safety training video on how to properly inspect materials handling equipment provides tips for conducting effective pre-use inspections that can be critical to preventing workplace injuries.
The video stresses the importance of two-step inspections:
- Visually examine the equipment from the ground up
- Test the equipment functions before putting a load on it
It also walks you through the specific steps for inspecting these common pieces of equipment:
- jacks
- forklifts
- lifts
- cranes
- hoists
- rigging accessories (slings, chains and hooks)
Download or play the video in English
Download or play the video in Spanish
There’s More…
Accompanying materials are also available to assist you in highlighting key training points, documenting worker training and confirming that workers understand the training concepts:
Highlight key training points
Document worker training
Download the Documentation Sheet
Confirm that workers understand the training concepts
Want More Safety Resources?
MCAA has you covered, with a full range of resources to help you protect your workers from injury and comply with applicable safety regulations. Here’s where to find them:
On our Direct Links to MCAA & MSCA Safety Resources page, where they’re listed by category with links.
In the Resource Center, where you can use the blue Refine Your Search bar to pinpoint exactly what you’re looking for.
Have questions or need personal assistance?
Contact MCAA’s Pete Chaney.
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