Safety Alert
Risks to Service users known to self-hoist and transfer using ceiling track hoists
Risks to Service users known to self-hoist and transfer using ceiling track hoists
- HSE
- Safety Alert
- FODWSW2-2010
- Lifting OperationsMachinery and Equipment
- Mechanical failureRisk management
- Inspection and maintenanceLifting operations
- Competence and trainingEmergency responsePreventive maintenanceRisk assessment
Summary
This safety alert addresses independent transfers using ceiling track hoists following a service user’s death involving hoist and emergency lowering failure. It sets out expectations for individual risk assessment, appropriate equipment selection, accessible means of summoning assistance, user training, agreed maintenance responsibilities and regular reviews of changing needs.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Risk management; risk evaluation.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Emergency response; emergency preparedness.
Classifications: Preventive maintenance; preventative maintenance; planned maintenance.
Classifications: Risk assessment; hazard assessment.
FODWSW2-2010. Themes: lifting operations, machinery and equipment.