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Posted By paul debney
Under LOLER an organisation can either thoroughly examine at regular intervals i.e. 6 or 12 months or as part of an examination scheme.
Has anybody come across an examination scheme that is longer than the 6 & 12 month periods?
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Posted By Jonathan Sandler CMIOSH
Would that not be a direct breach of the regulations and also the manufactures guidelines?
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Posted By Simon Heesom
Paul,
A written scheme of examination can be conducted to extend the inspection period. However it does require you to do some work first in justifying why you want to extend the inspection period.
you will need to align it with your maintenance regime, and conduct a risk assessment.
the reason you might want to extend this period is because of the critical nature of your item. you may also need to consider lifting plans and method statements.
Insurance company Inspection Engineers are becoming more familiar with this industry requirement and will produce your written scheme, amd may also be able to provide further advice.
Simon
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Posted By Mr T Wilcock
Paul,
The only examination period beyond the 6 and 12 monthly was the old 14 monthly thorough Examination as defined by Construction Lifting Operations [CLOR 1961]which have been revoked and replaced by LOLER.
The reason for this time period dates back to the introduction of steam power into factories.The only time this equipment was examined was during the Easter holidays,because Easter was a 'moveable feast' the maximum time set for the intervals between thorough examinations was 14 months to accommodate the holiday period.
The Crane industry also used to have this set time period.
Hope this has helped........
Regard,
Terry
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Posted By ian hulme
In 2001 I had a similar situation. I was faced with the issue of 'lifting gear for persons' on MoD structures ... high masts and towers ... located in difficult to get to places which could not be easily accessed due to operational reasons; in these circumstances six monthly inspections was not very practical. We investigated the system, carried out a risk assessment and concluded that the use of durable materials for the fixed components, and the infrequent use to be made of the equipment, meant the system was well suited to an examination under an 'examination scheme regulation 9(3)(iii)' at 12 month intervals. In adopting this it is well worth recognising that we halved the risk of 'Working at Height' to the inspectors who now only inspected once a year. I have today checked this again with an HSE Inspector who confirms what we are doing as quite acceptable; however, he did caution that the written examniation scheme should be available within a short notice period for review if called for by an auditor.
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Posted By Alistair Reid
Yes, this does happen but is ultimately at the discretion of the Competent Person issuing the report of thorough examination who is stating that in their opinion that the item is safe for continued use during the period until the next examination.
The Written Scheme, would have to written by the Competent Person and may include supporting evidence provided by your organisation.
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Posted By steven bentham
If a tower crane is left unused (on the ground) and then erected, its examination is when it is erected, which might be longer than 12 months!
If it is erected and dismantled weekly then it would be examined weekly!
Thus the Regs quite rightly allow an examination scheme to suit the equipment and its use.
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