Morning,

Could just do with some clarification as I am not too au fait with LOLER in a public use setting.

A part of my company installs and maintains platform lifts and stairlifts. These are in a mixture of homes - some are owned by the homeowner, and some are in homes owned by the housing association (us). There are also external platform lifts for access to properties that are not suitable for wheelchair users.

Equipment is currently subject to a maintenance inspection every 6 months, commisioned by us, but no LOLER inspection is undertaken.

Am I right in thinking LOLER would apply to these scenarios? As we still have a duty under HSW Act?

Would appreciate any thoughts

Thanks for the response.

Please correct me if I am wrong, but I am interpretating this as us undertaking the 6-monthly maintenance inspections may not be completly fulfilling out duty under the HSW Act and there would be a duty to undertake LOLER examanination also?

These duties under HASAWA may be adequately discharged by undertaking maintenance, and inspection, and 6 monthly thorough examination, even though PUWER and LOLER may not apply to the equipment.

If unsure it would be useful to speak to the manufacturer. As part of their duties under the supply of machinery they have to supply equipment with instructions etc. One of their requirements may well be to undertake six monthly inspections and testing whatever the installation situation be it work or not.

Good practice is always the best option as you are going above and beyond what the law requires.