Man cage requirements

Man--cages fall under the Occupational Health and Safety Act & Regulations No 85 of 1993. Driven Machinery Regulation 18. Sub regulation (8) “No user shall require or permit any person to be moved or supported by means of a lifting machine unless that machine is fitted with a man-cage designed and manufactured according to a SANS standard approved for that purpose by an inspector and after a risk assessment has been done” (inspector is a DOL inspector) 1. Client – to submit a written letter to the Department of Labour for their geographical area/ provincial are requesting a return written letter of confirmation of their approval to use the man- cage on a particular designated site or are. 2. Engineers approved drawings – Specification: Designed in accordance with EN 14502-1 3. Engineers certificate. 4. Design factor of safety 3:1 5. Actual photos of Personal Basket / man-cage. 6. Welding / welders certificate of conformity. 7. Markings: Cage marked with Serial Number, date of manufacture & Safe working load. 8. Man-Cage description: E.g.: 2-person man cage – 500 kg – Forklift application. 9. Proof load test certificate. 10. Proof load testing – Lifting Machinery Inspector (LMI) certificate. 11. Manufacturer – Lifting Machinery Entity (LME) certificate. 12. Crane / Forklift operator certification. 13. Lifting / hoisting procedure. 14. Safety Inspection & check list. 15. Department of Labour inspector must verify and confirm the above details / specifications and correct on site – Then issue client with a written letter of approval before we can start to utilise the man-cage on site.