The term lifting accessory, or accessory for lifting, is used in current legislation to mean an item of equipment used to attach the load to the lifting appliance. Such equipment is also known as ‘rigging equipment’, ‘lifting gear’ or ‘lifting tackle’. For the purpose of this code the term Lifting Accessory is used throughout.
In terms of supply legislation, the term can include equipment which is intended to constitute an integral part of the load and which is independently placed on the market.
In terms of use legislation items that are incorporated into the load are considered a part of that load and not within scope of use legislation for thorough examination. However, irrespective of this the lift plan must ensure that they are of adequate strength and integrity and have been inspected and found free from defect.
