Under the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER) 'duty holders' have a legal responsibility to have 'thorough examinations' carried out by 'competent persons' on lifts in their charge.
Covering Topics
What Are My Responsibilities As A Duty - Holder? [E.G. Building Owner Or Building Managing Agent]
What Is A Thorough Examination?
How Do I Fulfill My Duties?
How Often Should Thorough Examinations Be Carried Out?
How Do I Select A Competent Person?
Common Approaches
I Have An Existing Maintenance Contract That Includes For SAFed 1, And 10 Year Inspections And Tests, What Should I Do?
If The Competent Person Calls For A Supplementary Test, Do I Have To Have It Carried Out?
The Thorough Examination Has Identified Serious Or Significant Defects, What Do I Have To Do?
The Thorough Examination Has identified Minor Defects, What Should I Do?
How Do I Budget For Supplementary Tests if I Do Not Know When They Will Be Required?
Legal Requirements
Non-LOLER Premise
The SAFed Route
What is SAFed?
What Are The SAFed's Guidelines On The Supplementary Tests For In-Service Lifts?
Status Of The SAFed Guidelines
What Have SAFed Examinations And Supplementary Tests Carried Out?
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Last reviewed: 6 December 2024
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