Lift-WareTM

Lift-Ware™ is a data management software solution that operates with a Zone 1 rugged tablet. The system is a rigging loft management tool designed to reduce the amount of time spent tracking, recording and managing loose and fixed lifting equipment and getting away from conventional T-cards, spreadsheets and manual systems.

The data is provided via a management portal system to show a usage overview and enable data trends to be identified both on a specific asset and across all the assets. This will allow customers to reduce the overall inventory of lifting equipment.

• Preparation and carrying out weekly check lists
• Locating and storing certification
• Managing defective equipment process
• Locating physical equipment
• Managing T-Card system and spreadsheets
• Managing overdue equipment
• Identifying what equipment has been used against permits, lift plans and location

• Advise the users through alerts if equipment has passed its inspection due date and is noncompliant with LOLER regulations
• Create alerts to monitor fixed equipment which could have been deemed defective but can’t be removed
• Create alerts to monitor fixed equipment which could have been deemed defective but can’t be removed
• Provides remote management overviews of equipment usage and activities
• Facilitates more effective handovers
• Provides operational management data to supervisors
• Enables the customer to more effectively action manufacturers recalls

• Monitor equipment on deck and at height and creates DROPs calculations
• Assist with HSE audits related to lifting
• Indicate how long equipment has been in service
• Assists with new safety related procedures
• Prevent defective equipment going by into service
• Advise the users through alerts if equipment has passed its inspection due date and is noncompliant with LOLER regulations
• Create alerts to monitor fixed equipment which could have been deemed defective but can’t be removed
• Using Lift-Ware™ for weekly checklists. The system will make the checklist process more effective. Thus, allowing more time to thoroughly carry out weekly inspections
• Provides statistical information relating to personnel who regularly who check out equipment and fail to return items on time.

1. Reduction in procurement/stock control
   
   Lift-Ware™ provides the data sets to understand equipment usage and availability and therefore allow the customer to optimise stock levels on each asset and across the asset base.
   
2. Reduction in annual inspection costs
   
   By using Lift-Ware™’s facility to search for booked out items by area and by general better control we estimate that the time spent on site recertifying/inspecting equipment can be reduced.
   
   Lift-Ware™ can be used to locate all equipment so that the inspection teams do not have to waste time trying to locate either equipment or the certificates. This will also allow the crew to prepare more efficiently prior to the 3rd party inspection intervals taking place.
   
3. Reduction in defective equipment
   
   A substantial amount of loose lifting equipment can be deemed to be defective due to a variety of reasons such as being left in the elements where items corrode. Lift-Ware™ highlights when equipment is overdue and allows it to be taken back into the appropriate store area to prevent defects.
   
   In addition, there is the potential for defective or non-certified equipment being used with the associated risks. Lift-Ware™ prevents the use of any equipment identified as defective or without a current certificate, thereby eliminating this issue.
   
4. Reduction in man hours
   
   Personnel spend a substantial amount of time trying to locate equipment that has been booked out with minimal and often unclear information. The use of Lift-Ware™ ensures the location of each item of equipment is clearly identified and therefore reduce the amount of time wasted by personnel.
   
   In addition, the use of Lift-Ware™ will reduce the time spent on certification control and the associated time spent to document information and create spread sheets.