Posted By AlB
LOLER Schedule 1 "Information to be contained in a Thorough Examination Report" in paragraph 10 states that th report should contain "The name and address of a person signing or authenticating the report on
behalf of its author."

During a recent audit of a supplier of hoists for use in construction, it was noted that a Thorough Examination report contained two signature boxes - one for the person completing the examination, and one for the authenticating person. The person actually carrying out the examination signed both boxes.

I have searched the internet for a definition of what the statement in Schedule 10 actually means but can not find anything.

Can anyone explain to me who the "authenticating person" is and is this a mandatory signature required for all thorough examinations or not? We have contacted a number of organistaions that thoroughly examine hoists and have had three of four different explanations, none of which seem correct.

Any information would be much appreciated!!

Many thanks,

AlB

Posted By phil beresford
There was(maybe is)some open learning guidance published by the HSE on LOLER and I am fairly sure the definition is in there. I have the guidance at work and will check on Monday - I think (from memory) the authenticating person can be the competent person or someone else who signs on his behalf (for example where a report is typed up back at the office and then sent to the customer it might be authenticated by the competent persons manager.)

Posted By phil beresford
Hi I have e mailed you direct