24.8.2 Commissioning

The commissioning required will depend on the type of barrel lifter used and the installation conditions. Generally, portable barrel lifters are installed by the user simply by hooking them onto the lifting machine and do not require commissioning before use. For a permanently installed type where safety depends upon it being correctly installed, a thorough examination should be made before first use to ensure that it has been correctly installed and is safe to use.

In addition, because the integrity of the load is of critical importance, it may be necessary to make a type test for each type and size of barrel to ensure that the strength of the barrels is compatible with the method by which the barrel lifter attaches to and manipulates the barrel.