Which of the following types of lifting equipment are not covered by LOLER?
Equipment not covered by LOLER
pallet trucks, where the consequence of the load falling off is very low. roller shutter doors. escalators. fall arrest ropes.
How often do lifts need to be inspected UK?
every six months
Passenger-carrying lifts should have an examination carried out; after substantial and significant changes have been made; at least every six months.
What types of equipment would be covered under the Lifting Operations and lifting equipment Regulations 1998?
Equipment covered would include lifts, cranes, ropes, slings, hooks, shackles, eyebolts, rope and pulley systems and forklift trucks. The regulations apply to all workplaces and all the provisions of the ‘Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998’ also apply to lifting equipment.
What is LOLER regulation?
These Regulations (often abbreviated to LOLER) place duties on people and companies who own, operate or have control over lifting equipment. This includes all businesses and organisations whose employees use lifting equipment, whether owned by them or not.
Do I need a LOLER certificate?
For lifts, it can be likened to a car MOT, a regular check to ensure that the equipment is safe for people to use and operate. As with a car where it is illegal to drive it without an MOT, it is illegal for a lift to operate without a current LOLER certificate.
What’s the difference between LOLER and PUWER?
PUWER covers inspection, installation, maintenance and suitability of work equipment, but LOLER goes a bit further in that it covers extra requirements for lifting equipment too. For this reason it is often the case that an implementation is needed for both regulations.
Are passenger lifts covered by LOLER?
LOLER does not apply to escalators or any travellators / moving walkways which transport people, even though they may ‘lift’ people from one level to another. Such equipment is covered by regulation 19 of the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations.
Does a lift need a LOLER?
Yes. All passenger carrying lifts MUST have a LOLER exam and certification every 6 months by law. This includes all Gartec platform lifts and goods lifts.
How often should a passenger lift be inspected?
For passenger lifts in a place deemed to be a workplace examinations are typically carried out every six months (though there are exceptions) and for non-passenger carrying lifts every twelve months.
What equipment needs a LOLER certificate?
Lifting equipment covered under LOLER includes:
- Cranes.
- Workplace passenger and goods lifts.
- Construction hoists.
- Dumb waiters.
- Scissor lifts.
- Vehicle tail lifts.
- Telehandlers and industrial lift trucks.
- Bath hoists.
Who can carry out a LOLER test?
competent persons
Under the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER), lifting equipment inspections should be carried out by competent persons. A competent person is someone who has the right experience and knowledge to thoroughly understand what they are looking for.
How often does a passenger lift need to be inspected?
Most elevator companies recommend having an elevator such as a passenger lift serviced every 12 months to ensure your elevator remains safe, reliable, and efficient. This service usually includes a visual inspection as well as testing the elevator’s operation functions, door safety mechanisms, and drive system.