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Hello,
I have a keg lifter that we’ve been using, and it was recently brought to my attention that it doesn’t have CSA approval. Before we proceed with replacing the battery, I wanted to check if there are any specific requirements for our equipment to be CSA approved.
I understand that having CSA-approved equipment seems like a good idea for safety and compliance, but is it a requirement? Should we consider upgrading to a CSA-approved leg lifter instead of just replacing the battery?
Your guidance on this matter would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you for your time and expertise.
It’s generally advisable to ensure equipment meets CSA or other applicable nongovernment standards. Whether it’s an OHS requirement depends on which jurisdiction you’re in. Can you also tell me a bit more about the operation–this information is especially important if you’re subject to Ontario OHS law. Once I get the picture, I’ll check the applicable OHS regulations and let you know what I find. Thanks. Glenn Demby, Editor. You can also reach me directly at glennd@bongarde.com
Thank you! We are currently in Alberta under the Alberta OHS legislation and the keg lifter is typically used to load kegs into the back of trucks and restocking the fridge (to avoid manually lifting the kegs). I’ve attached the link with the manual of the keg lifter we currently are using.
This concern was brought forward by our electrician as he was requested to replace the battery on the equipment. The battery and the key lifter currently present no CSA or international standard markings.
Let me know if you would like more information. Thanks
I couldn’t find anything in the OHS Code specifically related to the equipment you describe. So unless I’m missing something, it wouldn’t have to comply with the CSA standard. I’m assuming we’re talking about beer kegs and such being lifted onto trucks and platforms that would otherwise be lifted manually and that we’re not talking about cranes, hoists, slings and other forms of special equipment. Such equipment IS subject to more stringent regulation, including the requirement to meet CSA standards. Here are what I believe are the relevant parts of the Alberta OHS Code for this situation.
As for the last question, as a general rule, it’s preferable to upgrade equipment that poses potential danger to safety to a product that meets CSA or other accepted standards. I just don’t believe it’s legally required in this particular case and equipment. But, heck, why not upgrade if you can afford it? Hope that helps. Glenn
Equipment
208(1) An employer must provide, where reasonably practicable, appropriate equipment for lifting,
lowering, pushing, pulling, carrying, handling or transporting heavy or awkward loads.
208(2) An employer must ensure that workers use the equipment provided under subsection (1).
208(3) Workers must use the equipment provided for lifting, lowering, pushing, pulling, carrying,
handling or transporting heavy or awkward loads.
208(4) For the purposes of this section, a heavy or awkward load includes equipment, goods,
supplies, persons and animals.Approved equipment
15 If this Code requires equipment or personal protective equipment to be approved by a named
organization, an employer must use best efforts to ensure that the seal, stamp, logo or similar
identifying mark of that organization is on the equipment or personal protective equipment and legible. -
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