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Lifting Jacks under AS 2550.9 must be re-certified mechanically and structurally after 10 years. A detailed register with control and reporting mechanisms must be maintained, but can easily be forgotten, exposing your business to liability and prosecution in the event a reportable incident or an accident should occur. Recent cases highlighted a tiny screw in a hoist that was about to dislodge and cause an integral safety component to fail. In another case a large State Government department failed in its obligations to have equipment serviced by approved technicians and re-certified at the required time. This was all revealed when a serious accident occurred, which all but for a bit of luck could have caused a fatality. Another recent job involved the safety inspection of a lighting gantry, which revealed a bolt so worn that it was about to sheer off which would have resulted in serious injury to potentially many people. In simple terms there are no short cuts when it comes to safety, no amount of money saved will cover your liability in the event of an accident. Ensure your lifting equipment is on a register and is serviced and inspected 3 monthly and re-certified as per regulations defined in Australian Standard AS2550.3 If unsure call Morris Powerlec the crane service experts on 1300-666-400.