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martin1  
#1 Posted : 18 March 2014 13:34:53(UTC)
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martin1
All, I understand the need for thorough examination of lifting equipment. But what is common practice with regarding to inspection and maintenance? I understand this would be based on a risk assessment but would following appear generally appropriate for, for example, axles stands: Inspection - 3 months ( in-house ) Maintenance and inspection - 6 months ( by qualified contractor ) Thorough examination - Annual ( by qualified contractor ) I'm working on the basis that annual thorough examination on own is not enough - do you think I am correct?
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alexmccreadie13  
#2 Posted : 18 March 2014 16:52:23(UTC)
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Martin You need a copy of LOLER (Lifting Operations & Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998)
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leadbelly  
#3 Posted : 18 March 2014 17:07:45(UTC)
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Do axle stands qualify as lifting equipment? LB
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CarlT  
#4 Posted : 18 March 2014 21:39:11(UTC)
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leadbelly wrote:
Do axle stands qualify as lifting equipment? LB
No they don't. I agree with Alex, get a copy of LOLER, actually, here is the link for a free download. http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/priced/l113.pdf
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pete48  
#5 Posted : 19 March 2014 11:01:30(UTC)
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Or check this reference which is aimed at MVR but does contain a useful table showing recommended stat exam/inspection for some common bits of kits whether for PUWER or LOLER, http://www.hse.gov.uk/fo...lops/ocs/800-899/803_69/ p48
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martin1  
#6 Posted : 19 March 2014 11:21:07(UTC)
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thanks a refer back to the regs was really helpful! Wondering why no one told me to do a risk assessment. Pete - thanks your link was helpful and more what I was looking for.
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