1. In majority of countries, load testing of lifting equipment is a mandatory requirement. Such requirements are legal minimums and many companies or industries choose to set more rigorous standards internally.
2. Proof load testing is an essential part of any inspection, repair and maintenance program for lifting equipment. In situations where live load testing is not specifically mandated, it is still an important element of safe maintenance and advisable for liability purposes.
3. A successful proof load test instills confidence in customer, operator and owner of lifting equipment.
4. Use of Water Weights bags for load testing all manner of lifting equipment is recognized world-wide as a safe, efficient and cost effective method.
5. Water Weights bags have been specifically designed and physically proof load tested to verify that their operational integrity exceeds safety standards for lifting equipment.
6. All equipment has a proven and certified factor of safety in excess of 6:1.
7. Gradual application of the load under test conditions is key in achieving a safe and controlled environment during testing. This method identifies any fault or defects in the equipment under test, before catastrophic failure occurs. This is only possible by using Water Weights.
8. In the event of failure of equipment being tested, consequential loss or damage is limited and often prevented using Water Weights.
9. There have been several serious accidents during proof load testing involving substandard water containers which were simply not designed for the physical demands of proof load testing. We strongly advice users to request evidence of "physical proof load test", from a recognized government body or testing authority proving that equipment meets with the minimum factor of safety legally required.
10. All Water Weights bags come fully certified with evidence of physical proof load test, and type test from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), and Water Weights is certified to ISO 9001-2008.
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