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The main service available is Passenger Lift Inspection as required by Law however it is advisable to have all plant and machinery regularly inspected.
Examples of such equipment are:-
- Refrigeration Plant e.g. Air Conditioning Plant
- Hot Water Heating/Supply Systems
- Window Cleaning Equipment
- General Electrical/Mechanical Plant e.g. Motors, Pumps
The legal requirement for passenger lift inspection is included within LOLER (Lifting Operations & Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998)
The LOLER Regulations came into effect on the 5th December 1998 and replaced all previous Lifting Equipment Legislation. LOLER extends to additional types of lifting equipment that was not previously covered by Regulation and applies to every situation where machinery is used in a work or a public environment.
Basic Requirements
- Thorough Examination at intervals set down in a Written Scheme of Examination.
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- Six monthly thorough examinations of lifting equipment involving lifting persons and lifting accessories and twelve monthly inspections for all other lifting equipment.
Thorough examination is mandatory following an incident affecting the safety of the lifting equipment.
The LOLER Regulations apply to all lifting equipment and its attachments (including those used for anchoring, fixing or supporting it) and takes into account:
- Management of lifting operations
- Use of lifting equipment in various circumstances
No distinction is made between equipment which is owned or leased etc. or which is new or existing.
We have teamed up with HSB Haughton who can cover all of your Engineering/Inspection needs.
HSB Haughton is a leading independent engineering inspection company providing an accredited in-service inspection service. The Company is a full member of SAFed (Safety Assessment Federation). Its network of qualified and experienced engineers
provides a comprehensive selection of both statutory and non-statutory inspection services. HSB has offices throughout Great Britain and Ireland.
HSB can call upon over 130 years strength and expertise in the engineering insurance and inspection industry. |
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