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Hi All,
Can someone teel me if it is a legal requirement to have shackles in the workplace pull tested and visualy checked by a third party (If so is it 6 monthly or yearly). If a pull test is not required can a ROTEL be performed by staff in house (I deem them competent to do so).
Thanks
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Have a look at LOLER (Approved code of practice and guidance document L113 from the HSE website).
Lifting accessories are usually examined every 6 months by a competent person. The person will decide whether a test is required. In my experience this is unusual for shackles.
Your insurer will probably have a say in your choice of competent person.
If you have shackles, what other lifting equipment do you have that also requires inspection?
What is a ROTEL ?
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I Agree with Jane,
All lifting equipment should be visually inspected before use by a competent persons & inspected every 6 months by a suitably qualified person/company who can issue a new report of thourough inspection.
If the equipment is used to lift persons this should be inspected every 3 months.
Do check the LOLER & work equipment regs
Mr H&S
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Jane Blunt wrote:
Lifting accessories are usually examined every 6 months by a competent person. The person will decide whether a test is required. In my experience this is unusual for shackles.
I have always considered the shackle to be a lifting accessorie if it is part of a lift procedure.
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frankc wrote:Jane Blunt wrote:
Lifting accessories are usually examined every 6 months by a competent person. The person will decide whether a test is required. In my experience this is unusual for shackles.
I have always considered the shackle to be a lifting accessorie if it is part of a lift procedure.
Perhaps I did not make myself clear.
Is a shackle a lifting accessory - yes
Would it normally require formal inspection -yes, normally at six months (but thanks for the reminder about equipment for lifting persons above, where the interval is six months)
Would it normally require a load test - no, unless specified by the competent person doing the formal inspection.
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Jane Blunt wrote:[
Perhaps I did not make myself clear.
Is a shackle a lifting accessory - yes
Would it normally require formal inspection -yes, normally at six months (but thanks for the reminder about equipment for lifting persons above, where the interval is six months)
Would it normally require a load test - no, unless specified by the competent person doing the formal inspection.
Might have been the way i read it, Jane. Thanks for the clarification.
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Thanks for the answers it has helped
I am currently having discussions with my superintendent, I am saying that Synthetic round and web slings have a 5 year shelf life and should be replaced after this period (even if in good condition) he is saying that they do not have a shelf life.
If I am wrong then I am fine with that but I would like some clarity on which is correct
Please someone clarify
Thanks
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I would not impose a blanket replacement interval like this.
If they are kept cool, clean, dry and in the dark, they can last a long time. Conversely, if they are not, they will last a considerably shorter time.
Be guided by the inspector (these, too, should be inspected as lifting accessories).
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ryan.donald wrote:Thanks for the answers it has helped
I am currently having discussions with my superintendent, I am saying that Synthetic round and web slings have a 5 year shelf life and should be replaced after this period (even if in good condition) he is saying that they do not have a shelf life.
What does the manufacturer state? I'd stick with their information.
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