Posted By Vincent Hearn
Hi all,

I have recently received information from a company that claims we must have our lifts examined by a competent person to meet SAFed LG1 requirements (evidently, 1 year, 5 years and 10 years). Our lifts are currently examined every 6 months in accordance with LOLER Requirements (people carrying), do they need this additional inspection?

Any advice would be appreciated, Regards Vince

Posted By Vincent Hearn
Sorry about the delay.

The lifts are internal passenger lifts (but rarely used)

What is the significance of internal or external?

Regards, Vince

Posted By phil beresford
Ideally the CP carrying out the thorough examination recommends the LG1 tests to ensure the lift is safe to continue in service. These are tests and examinations which are beyond the scope of the Thorough Examination. However in the absence of such a recommendation (or in the absence of a Thorough Examination - not a statutory req if lift not used at work)then the tests may be recommended by the company carring out the maintenance as a matter of good practice - which indeed they are. LG1 has caused much confusion and is being altered to address this first quarter 2006.