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Geda Ladders - Do they require a TE under LOLER?
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Svick1984  
#1 Posted : 01 December 2020 10:05:43(UTC)
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Svick1984

Hi all, please can somebody clarify whether geda ladders require a TE under LOLER? I know ladders do not normally fall under LOLER, usually just WAH, but geda ladders are somewhat different. I assume it should be because they are more like a lifting accessory, but wondered if anyone could confirm for sure.

Thanks again.

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Roundtuit  
#2 Posted : 01 December 2020 10:19:51(UTC)
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As it is primarily designed as a hoist then it's purpose is to lift a load so LOLER would apply.
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Roundtuit  
#3 Posted : 01 December 2020 10:19:51(UTC)
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As it is primarily designed as a hoist then it's purpose is to lift a load so LOLER would apply.
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Svick1984  
#4 Posted : 01 December 2020 11:58:48(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: Roundtuit Go to Quoted Post

As it is primarily designed as a hoist then it's purpose is to lift a load so LOLER would apply.

Thought as much; thanks for the confirmation!

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peter gotch  
#5 Posted : 01 December 2020 12:00:23(UTC)
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On the assumption that you use this inclined hoist for its designed purpose and not as an access ladder then I agree with Roundtuit that it's subject to LOLER.

As there were debates about such equipment before LOLER HSE published guidance on the application of the Construction (Lifting Operations) Regulations 1961 over three decades ago in PM63 Inclined hoists used in building and construction work 1987.

HSE took the view then, and would still do, that these are lifting equipment, rather than accessories.
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Svick1984  
#6 Posted : 01 December 2020 12:22:48(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: peter gotch Go to Quoted Post

On the assumption that you use this inclined hoist for its designed purpose and not as an access ladder then I agree with Roundtuit that it's subject to LOLER.

As there were debates about such equipment before LOLER HSE published guidance on the application of the Construction (Lifting Operations) Regulations 1961 over three decades ago in PM63 Inclined hoists used in building and construction work 1987.

HSE took the view then, and would still do, that these are lifting equipment, rather than accessories.

AH, I see, many thanks Peter.

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