In heavy lifting and material handling, risk management on cranes is of paramount importance to ensure the safety of workers and the public. By identifying potential hazards and implementing effective mitigation strategies, stakeholders can significantly reduce the risk of accidents and injuries. Two crucial components of risk management on cranes are load testing and compliance with regulations.

Load testing plays a pivotal role in mitigating risk. Load testing involves lifting a test load that is at least equal to the crane's rated capacity. It should be performed regularly, especially after any modifications or repairs to ensure ongoing safe operation. Testing identifies underlying procedural or component failure issues in a controlled environment, thereby mitigating dangers during standard operation; it also reinforces stakeholder confidence in the equipment's capacity to handle loads without compromising safety.

Compliance with safety regulations is another crucial aspect of risk management on cranes. Regulations and mandates are formulated and enforced based on industry standards and best practices, with the aim of identifying and mitigating potential hazards associated with crane operations. By following these regulations, operators are actively working towards creating a safe working environment. They often encompass requirements for operator training, regular inspections, and load planning. By adhering to regulations, stakeholders can actively reduce the risk of accidents and injuries. Compliance ensures that operators receive proper training, cranes undergo routine inspections by qualified personnel, and lifts are carefully planned to minimize potential dangers.

Load testing and compliance with safety regulations go hand in hand when it comes to risk management on cranes. They help ensure that operators receive the necessary training and certification, cranes are inspected regularly, and all lifts are carefully planned, minimizing the likelihood of accidents and injuries.

Unique Group’s Water Weights® provide a safe and efficient means of applying a certified load to cranes during testing. The bags are versatile and adaptable, making them suitable for a wide range of testing applications. Their innovative design allows for an accurate, safe, and controlled environment during testing. 

With over 40 years of experience in the industry, Water Weights® has a wealth of expertise to offer customers around the globe. We are committed to our mission of providing the safest testing equipment ready for use on arrival. Our name and registered trademark hold significance because they represent our commitment to customers and, most importantly, our enviable safety record. When it comes to lifting equipment, compromising on safety is not an option. Choose only the original and market-leading technology. Let us alleviate the challenges of load testing lifting equipment, ensuring your safety while saving you money.

Water Weights® achieves unprecedented levels of quality, efficiency, and safety through continuous oversight, innovation, and analysis. Our extensive experience working with thousands of customers across various industries worldwide allows us to develop a safety culture focused on risk identification and collaboration. We maintain Integrated Management Systems certified to ISO 9001, 45001, and 14001 Standards, ensuring the highest level of service and forward-thinking solutions.

All Water Weights® bags comply with LEEA 051 guidelines, which the company actively collaborated to establish. Additionally, all bags are manufactured in compliance with the REACH Directive, guaranteeing that all PVC-enhanced fabrics contain zero harmful chemicals to the environment.

Long ago, working with key accounts the company committed to environmental awareness and preservation. Water Weights® conducts its activities in a manner that manages the environment responsibly. From invasive species mitigation to managing procedures so we don’t disturb local ecosystems, all the way to lowering the carbon footprint when crane testing compared to traditional methods -eliminating the use of multiple heavy trucks on our highways and ancillary equipment used while staging equipment. We continuously promote environmental responsibility to all our employees and constantly pursue improvements to our environmental performance.

Don’t be fooled by “me too” companies competing solely on price. There is a reason they use iterations of our registered brand to gain market share. You only have to look at the quality of equipment and personnel that show up on-site and determine the importance of safety and best-in-class service from a quality partner.

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