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For the sake of clarity, I am asking about Screw Thread type jacks, used to raise cable drums off the floor in order that the cable can be easily pulled from the drum (without the drum rolling off down a hill or on top of my operatives - causing me weeks worth of RIDDOR investigations etc...)
Do IOSH members believe LOLER is applicable (SWL displayed, Proof test Certificate, periodic thorough inspection etc...) or should I apply PUWER instead?
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Regulation 2 (1) – defines ’lifting equipment’ as ‘work equipment for lifting or lowering loads and includes its attachments used for anchoring, fixing or supporting it’.
Do they lift Loads?
PUWER still requires correct selection, inspection by competent person, regular maintenance, how will you justify your decision to select equipment,
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It might depend on how you use the jacks. Do you adjust the jacks for height then place the drums on them or do you place the drums on the jacks and then adjust for height? In the former case, LOLER does not apply as the jacks are not used to lift the drums but only to support them. In the latter, LOLER may still not apply as the jacks' main role is support rather than lifting (by analogy with height-adjustable dentists' chairs).
LB
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I've used this type of equipment before and they are used to lift the rolls of cable of the floor so they can then freely rotate as for loler i would go along with what your insurance company thinks.
phil
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