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Afternoon all, What qualifications are appropriate to examine and certify the lifting equipment? Is CPCS Slinger/banksman appropriate qualification or CPCS Appointed person?
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Both LOLER and British Standards state competence and do not specifically mention training courses. The British Standards in particular go into signifcant detail as to what they deem competence to be, for example, the necessary skills, knowledge etc., but most importantly both mention the need for impartiallity between the person carry out the checks and the person carrying out the examination/maintenance (except where the risks are low).
Competency depends on the level and complexity of the equipment you will be using and it is for the employer to decide. CPCS is a good place to start in relation to training. I appreciate you may be looking for a definitive yes or no, but the best place to start would be to contact an insurance company/lifting operation who regularly do this type of work and see what they prescribe for the necessary training.
Remember training though is only one element of competency which includes, skills, knowledge and experience as well.
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From my own experience of CPCS courses I would seriously doubt this would give you the training or competence to inspect lifting equipment. Possibly a visual inspection for a prestart check.
I would recommend undergoing a LEEA approved course, I have not been in one personally but from experienced persons I have spoken to would suggest this is the one to go for. Edited by user 25 September 2018 21:04:07(UTC)
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Thanks Arnold, The inspection carried out by the professionals is also only the visual check. Looking at the results - reasonably easy, if there is any psychical damage to the slings, they fail them automatically (even minimal wear)
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Last year I did an NPORS Course called "Report of Thorough Examination for Small Lifting Equipment and Lifting Accessories" to allow me to do our thorough exams on our limited stock of lifting accessories. I did course via Ecosse Lifting Services and found it heavy going over the two days but very informative. Not sure if they offer a version covering larger items of lifting equipment.
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Lifting equipment must have a 'thourough examination and inspection' (LOLER Section 9) and would be covered by statutory checks (6 and/or 12 monthly) from a certified body. LOLER additionally requires visual inspections before and after use by the user.
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