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there is a jig/template which is used as a guide to drill holes in metal, due to the weight of the jig/template, d-rings are permanetly attached to this jig so that cranes can lift the jig/template into position. do these d-rings come under LOLER and require proof loading/testing and statutory inspections. my manager says they dont
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pad wrote:there is a jig/template which is used as a guide to drill holes in metal, due to the weight of the jig/template, d-rings are permanetly attached to this jig so that cranes can lift the jig/template into position. do these d-rings come under LOLER and require proof loading/testing and statutory inspections. my manager says they dont
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I would say yes it does require LOLER inspection. Lifting equipment generally applies to equipment used for lifting or lowering loads, which includes attachements for anchoring the equipment, fixing or supporting it. There is a statutory requirement for a regular examination and testing of lifting equipment under LOLER.
The jig you refer to would in my opinion fall into lifting accessories category and should receive a 6 monthly inspection.
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You need to assess whether the item being lifted is part of the load, in which case it will not be subject to a LOLER inspection, or an item of loose lifting equipment in which case it will.
Use a waste skip as an example, the lifting points are permanently fixed to the skip, so no LOLER inspection is required (obviously the PUWER come into play instead).
The way I'm reading your post I don’t think it will come under LOLER.
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If it doesn't come under LOLER as a piece of lifting equipment, it would still require the statutory inspection of the lifting device
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This is a hoary old chestnut which precedes LOLER by decades. All BMC "A" Series engines which powered the A35 through mini to Metro etc. were fitted with two lifting brackets on top of the rocker box. These were not designated "lifting tackle" and deemed to form part of the load, and the same would apply to your items under LOLER, since they are permanently attached.
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Afternoon all,
2 Points here,
1 - If the loints used for lifting this jig are permenantly attached to the jig then they would constitute a part of the load, therefore they would not require LOLER certification. It would be prudent, however, to Inspect the Lifting points regularly to ensure they remain fit for purpose.
2 - It is the duty of the slinger to check the suitability of the lifting points to be used prior to selecting the lifting equipment he intends to use.
Finally, I feel it will only be a matter of time before skip lifting points and bridles will require to be examined and certified.
The Inspection of waste processing results make interesting reading - plus bin lifters are now under LOLER and 3rd party examination (Wish Publication 5 refers)
Yours aye
DB
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I have experiance in this area and have planned and managed many significant heavy lifts per the LOLER Regulations in industry. Here is my advice to you.
It is my understanding that the stated attachments do require initial load testing so the attachement can be provided with a safe working load certificate or certificate of conformance. As previously stated this is usually done by a specialist 3rd party. Once you have your initial certificate of conformance you should follow-up with subsequent formal 6 monthly inspections. Note this again should be done by a 3rd party. The 6monthly inspections are over and above the individual slinger/banksan daily informal inspection which should be done prior to each time lifting equipment is used .
As for your manager advise him that all is acceptable until one day something goes seriously wrong and then he will wish that he listened to you and your advice, put it in writing, email works fine. PGJ
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Not wishing to split hairs,
the lifting points attached to the jig can have either a lifting accessory or lifting appliance's attached to them to raise the jig into position.
Either the accessory or the appliance need to be thoroughly examined and a report issued prior to use.
However, a point welded to a jig to provide an attachment point for said lifting appliance/accessory does not need the same level or degree of proof, dilligence by the owner of the jig to inspect the points yes, ce marking and proof loading though, no.
Why? ........the slinger may if he chooses disregard the points and attach his own accessories to the jig and not use the points at all. Again though, the accessories/appliances need to be thoroughly examined and reported.
Consider a pallet - or FIBC - ever seen a report of thorough examination? I doubt it.
If the point can be removed and used in error as a piece of lifting equipment - it does need to be ce marked and certified - just in case!
Thats why Lifting Equipment Engineers such as myself exist - it's not all hanging slab weights off beams you know - we provide guidance to
Yours aye
DB
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