Cast-in Lifting and Bracing Inserts

The following should apply to the design and installation of lifting and bracing inserts:

• a factor of safety of not less than 2.5 against failure
• compliance with the manufacturer’s specifications for minimum edge distances, depth, concrete strength and additional reinforcement
• installation of an adequate number of inserts, in the correct locations, to ensure the inserts are not overloaded and to ensure the panel is suspended as near to vertical as possible.