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Robert Gibson		#1 Posted : 16 April 2010 11:53:40(UTC)
Rank: Forum user		Hi Can anyone tell me please if a felling lever would be classified as lifting equipment for the purposes of LOLER and therefore require 12 monthly inspections? Thanks Rob
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PhilBeale		#2 Posted : 16 April 2010 13:13:29(UTC)
Rank: Super forum user		i think you might have to give us a clue to what a felling lever is can you put a link to a photo or manufacturers site? Phil
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Robert Gibson		#3 Posted : 16 April 2010 13:36:26(UTC)
Rank: Forum user		Yep - fair point. http://www.jackssmalleng...awparts/fellinglever.jpg Thanks
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David H		#4 Posted : 16 April 2010 14:14:42(UTC)
Rank: Super forum user		Not exactly sure about LOER, but it will certainly fall under the PUWER Regs which also requires assessments and inspections David
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Steve Sedgwick		#5 Posted : 16 April 2010 19:34:23(UTC)
Rank: Super forum user		Robert I would say that there is no LOLER requirement, it is not lifting equipment. Forget LOLER, as David says it is Work Equipment and PUWER applies. Establish a system for users to inspect them for damage / defect before use Steve
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RP		#6 Posted : 17 April 2010 08:26:42(UTC)
Rank: Forum user		Definatley not LOLER as designed for a single purpose, I use these regularly, As Steve says inspected by user for damage and defects (PUWER).
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N.Fagg		#7 Posted : 18 April 2010 18:26:01(UTC)
Rank: New forum user		Agree with other replies; LOLER definitely not required as at no time is the lever used to suspend a load simply to provide mechanical advantage when toppling the tree.
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Robert Gibson		#8 Posted : 19 April 2010 09:23:11(UTC)
Rank: Forum user		Hi Many thanks for all the replies. It seems clear that only PUWER applies and I will deal with this accordingly. Your assistance is really appreciated.
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