4.9.1 Marking

In addition to the requirements of the applicable national legislation the following information should be permanently and legibly marked on a suitable part of 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 load chain (in the case of link chain)

  5. Year of manufacture.

  6. Name of manufacturer or supplier.

Note

Although not required by most standards, it is recommended that the range of lift should be marked on the hoist as this has operational advantages.