3.9.1 Marking

In addition to the information required by the applicable legislation and standard being worked to, the following should be permanently and legibly marked on a suitable part of the hoist or plate attached to the hoist:

  1. Identification mark. (If the manufacturer has not provided a unique serial number then it is the responsibility of the user to add the identification mark to identify the equipment with the inspection and examination reports.)

  2. SWL (if different from the manufacturers rated capacity mark)

  3. The series or type designation.

  4. Size and grade of the load chain.

  5. Year of manufacture.

  6. Name of manufacturer or supplier.

Note

Some older standards called for the range of lift to be marked on the hoist. This has advantages and it is recommended that this should be considered for all hoists.