MTRC Safety Alert issued on 31-May-2013 draw our highly attention for the innovative improvements. It is possible that a wire rope is able to come off from the safety latch pf a lifting hook accidentally when it is NOT under tension.

Larger Size for Prevention: The size of “Modified Safety Latch” is larger than the old one and more efficient to prevent the shackle coming out from the latch of the hook.

Double Locks Designs for Modified Safety Latch: Modified safety latch is properly fixed by the cotter pin, which is also locked with the hitch pin. However, the old safety latch can be moved manually. Design Concept : Practicable, Easy, Efficiency, Training

Safety Training to Qualified Banksman / Riggers While removing / replacing any lifting gears, following the key step(s) 1, 2 & 3 1) pull out the cotter pin 2) withdraw the hitch pin from the other side 3) latch can be moved.

Simplified Method Statement – Safe Use of Modified Safety Latch - Produce 3 languages include Cantonese, English and Nepalese