Lifting & Rigging Equipment Register

A Lifting & Rigging Equipment Register to keep track of inspections at your workplace. This register can be used for all kinds of lifting and rigging gear like slings, shackles, chain blocks, harnesses, and more. It also includes a reference table of inspection intervals and applicable Australian Standards. Essential for construction sites, workshops, warehouses, and industrial workplaces.

Keep track of inspections and maintenance of your lifting and rigging gear with a Lifting & Rigging Equipment Register.

Lifting and rigging gear must be inspected regularly to keep workers safe and meet WHS legal obligations. Equipment such as slings, shackles, chain blocks, spreader bars, safety harnesses, and more are subject to strict inspection and maintenance requirements under Australian Standards.

This applies to many workplaces in Australia, including construction sites, fabrication yards, industrial plants, warehouses, workshops, and anywhere people are working at height or using lifting gear. Different types of lifting and rigging equipment have different inspection requirements.

Who is it for?

This register is designed for Australian businesses that use lifting and rigging equipment, such as cranes, slings, chains, and hoists, to help manage inspection dates, compliance records, and safe use in line with WHS requirements.

When is it used?

This register should be maintained alongside your lifting and rigging inspection and maintenance schedule. It is updated whenever equipment is inspected, tested, tagged, repaired, or removed from service, ensuring you have a current and accurate record.

What’s included?

This blank Lifting & Rigging Equipment Register is ready to be populated with the lifting and rigging gear at your workplace. It includes space to record:

• Item details
• Working Load Limits
• Inspection intervals and inspection due dates
• Any faults or actions taken

It also includes a reference table showing how often different types of equipment need to be inspected, and which Australian Standard applies.

The Microsoft Excel file is easy to search, has a clear layout, and will help you keep track of which items are due (or nearly due) for inspection. It also includes:

• Guidance notes on how to use the Lifting & Rigging Equipment Register and what kinds of equipment should be included

• A summary table showing the inspection intervals and relevant Australian Standards for common types of lifting and rigging gear

• Automatically colour-coded columns to help you quickly identify upcoming or overdue inspections

Meeting your legal requirements

Lifting and rigging equipment must be regularly inspected, maintained, and recorded to comply with WHS regulations and Australian Standards. This register helps you meet your legal obligations by documenting inspections, tests, and maintenance, ensuring lifting equipment remains safe and fit for use, and providing evidence of compliance during audits or workplace inspections.

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