What is a safe lift and what does the law say?
A safe lift is a lift where the load is safely connected and where the lift itself can be carried out as safely as possible for both the personnel performing the lift and the material to be moved. Many factors affect safe lifting, a couple of examples are lifting device, loading, distribution of weight and communication. In AD Maskin's online training for safe lifting, you get all the angles you need to be able to work according to the regulations and rules that apply.
The Swedish Work Environment Agency has drawn up a number of rules that must be followed when it comes to safe lifting. In Use of lifting devices and lifting equipment (AFS 2006:6) it is established, among other things, what concerns various checks that should be carried out before the lift is to be carried out. Among other things, it involves having an overview of the ground and weather, choosing lifting equipment and how different lifting equipment should be used. The regulations also state that anyone who works with lifting devices must have up-to-date training and training that provides the right knowledge. Documentation of training is also required. The employer must also have given written permission - a driving license - that you can and may use lifting devices.
