Lifting Persons at Work for Cargo Handling Purposes

With the introduction of new techniques of packing and cargo-handling, it has become more and more necessary for people to work at height. Getting them up there, providing a safe platform to work from, and getting them down again safely is crucial. Traditional methods, such as portable ladders, are now recognised as unsafe over certain heights and increasingly mechanical means, such as hoists, are being used. Some of this equipment is primarily intended for cargo-handling rather than lifting people, which in turn gives rise to other safety considerations.