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Hi everyone
We have a contract lift taking place soon on a site, and during discussions with the lift contractor it has become apparent that they would not accept our test certification for some modified A frames as they had not been inspected/checked during the last 6 months (done in May 2012).
We’ve checked LOLER and there appears to be a bit of a grey area regarding A frames/glass stillages.
LOLER states it should be thoroughly examined “in the case of lifting equipment for lifting persons or an accessory for lifting, every 6 months”, or in the case of other lifting equipment, at least every 12 months.
Are glass stillages (A frames) classed as accessories for lifting, and therefore be subjected to testing every 6 months?
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We have a number of dedicated jigs which are used to connect the thing to be lifted to a crane hook, or to chains. These are classed as lifting accessories (as are the chains) so I would expect your A-frames to be in the same category.
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Would you test a wooden pallet that goes on the forks of a lift truck every 6 months or is that part of the load?
Jane I think in the lift you are describing the jigs are accessories. EyeSee not sure about your stillages as not clear about the lift.
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I would say the pallet is part of the load.
Looking at online sources, to me the glass stillages look like frames for holding glass, and they would be akin to a dedicated jig for lifting a piece of equipment. If they fail, the consequences would be serious, so inspecting every 6 months does not seem over the top.
The alternatives to a stillage would be slings and chains - and these are definitely lifting accessories. The stillage, as described, is a structure used for attaching the load (glass) to the crane or other lifting equipment.
Looking at LOLER, an accessory is defined as 'work equipment for attaching loads to machinery for lifting'.
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Totally agree with you about the chains etc Jane. The stillages I have used in the past attach to the forks - like a pallet but with pillars at the side, but your right there are many variations on a them. Hence my question to EyeSee for more details about the equipment on the lift
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I am with the majority on this with my glass experience.
If picking up with FLT or slinging under the stillage / "A" Frame - it is part of the load.
If you are using chains to pick up the stillage / "A" Frame using anchor points on the top of the frame then 6 monthly inspections
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This issue was raised by the HSE many years ago, which included many other erroneous suggestions from them which included the total protection of glass on the stillage whilst being lifted even if it was a laminated glass.
However, to cut a long winded story short, for metal A frames they do need to be inspected as they are classed by the HSE as lifting equipment and come under LOLER, woods are not suitable and should not be lift with chains etc.......
If you need further info give me a shout
Si
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