What standards apply to lifting tool inspection in India?
In India, the inspection of lifting tools and tackles is guided by a combination of Indian Standards and statutory safety requirements applicable to material handling operations.
Key standards include relevant Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) codes such as those covering lifting tackles, wire ropes, slings, hooks, shackles, and general safety requirements for lifting appliances and accessories. These standards define safe working load (SWL), testing requirements, inspection criteria, and acceptable wear limits for lifting equipment.
In addition, provisions under the Factories Act, 1948, along with state-specific labour safety rules and construction safety guidelines, require that all lifting equipment and tackles are regularly inspected, tested, and maintained in safe working condition.
Many industrial and infrastructure projects in India also align their practices with international guidelines such as OSHA and LOLER, especially for high-risk or heavy lifting operations, to strengthen safety compliance.
At Uniquo, we carry out lifting tool inspections in line with these applicable Indian standards and widely accepted safety practices to ensure equipment is safe, certified, and fit for use.