Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Custom Cable Assembly Bank Fits Immediate Needs

Cable assemblies and similar OEM component products whether made from steel cable, webbing, bungee cord, or any combination of these are often a critical part of many industrial and consumer products.

To ensure a reliable supply of these items, WiscoLift has created the Assembly Bank. WiscoLift will manufacture, inspect, test, package, and store pre-determined quantities of your most important cable assemblies ready for immediate shipment.

Advantages:
  • Minimizes your inventory
  • Eliminates scrap/defect costs
  • Reduces storage costs
  • Reduces uncertainty


For more information, email us at eforms@wiscolift.com or speak with one our specialists at 800-242-3477.




Friday, March 27, 2015

Is Your Inspection/Maintenance Program OSHA Compliant?

There are four parts for a complete program of inspections and maintenance of hoists and cranes for full compliance with OSHA .
  1. Daily inspections, most often performed by the crane and hoist operators, (performed at the beginning of every shift for multi-shift plant operations). These are not required to be documented however each employee who performs the inspection must be trained and qualified to do so.
  2. Hoist and crane inspection defined by OSHA as a “frequent” inspection. Frequent inspections must be documented with individual inspection records for each piece of equipment. The inspection interval can be anywhere from daily to monthly with a monthly interval the most common.
  3. Hoist and crane inspection defined by OSHA as a “periodic” inspection. Periodic inspections must be documented with individual inspection records for each piece of equipment. The inspection interval can be anywhere from monthly to annually with an annual interval the most common. A properly performed Periodic inspection requires partial disassembly of the equipment being inspected.
  4. Preventive maintenance. OSHA regulation 1910.179(l)(1)  states:
    "Preventive maintenance. A preventive maintenance program based on the crane manufacturer's recommendations shall be established."
Complete hoist and crane maintenance often involves partial disassembly of the equipment.
WiscoLift has developed a comprehensive program to help you achieve full compliance with all four parts of the OSHA inspection and maintenance requirements.
  1. Standardized curriculum training for daily hoist inspection.
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  3. Comprehensive inspection with printed reports and web based archiving of all past inspections available for your review 24/7.
  4. Complete preventive maintenance carried out for each specific make and model of hoist and crane component.

Are you FULLY in compliance? Call WiscoLift at 800-242-3477, we can design and execute a specialized program for your company.

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