1.6 INFORMATION WHICH SHOULD BE EXCHANGED BETWEEN THE USER AND THE DESIGNER OR SUPPLIER
The following is a typical list of information which should be exchanged. It should be noted that the list is confined to information relating to the safety of the equipment and excludes any information of a purely commercial nature. Additional specific information relating to various types of equipment is given in each section of the code.
Care should be taken to explain to the Competent Person the particular requirements of a load to be lifted and the proposed manner in which the equipment is to be used. This is essential in order to establish the required SWL when considered against the working load limit or rated capacity. (See the explanatory note under section 1.3.20 Working Load Limit (WLL))
Geometry and total maximum weight of the load to be lifted.
Detailed description and/or drawing of the load to be lifted giving all principal dimensions which affect the lifting operation and method of lifting envisaged. In particular, emphasis on (a) headroom, (b) height of lift, (c) transport when suspended, (d) manipulation of suspended load, (e) centre of gravity. In addition, methods of lift and means of attachment should be stated together with external obstructions likely to be encountered in the use of the items.
Details of any adverse environmental conditions such as extremes of temperature, humidity, chemical attack, corrosive atmospheres.
Details of frequency of use and average loadings so that a duty rating can be established.
Details of where to send operating instructions and legal documentation including information on correct maintenance, storage and limitations on its use.