4 post vehicle lifting table
Inspection Frequency:
6 months
Related Regulation:
LOLER 1998
Note: This remains the same for all vehicle lifting tables. 2, 4, 6 post etc.
Accessories for lifting
Inspection Frequency:
6 months
Related Regulation:
LOLER 1998
Note: Also known as tackle items.
Car stacker
Inspection Frequency:
12 months
Related Regulation:
LOLER 1998
Note: 12 months as they do not lift persons. If they did it would be inspected on a 6 months basis
Diesel crawler mounted lattice jib crane
Inspection Frequency:
12 months
Related Regulation:
LOLER 1998
Note: Configuration could also be fitted with a bucket and used as an excavator or drag line.
Diesel hydraulic mobile telescopic jib crane
Inspection Frequency:
12 months
Related Regulation:
LOLER 1998
Note: Sometimes just referred to as a mobile crane.
Fork lift jib attachment
Inspection Frequency:
6/12 months
Related Regulation:
LOLER 1998
Note: The period of inspection for an attachment is slightly different. If, like this example, the attachment is slide on (not permanently attached), it is treated as an accessory for lifting and inspected on a 6 monthly basis. If however it is affixed to the equipment in a more permanent manner, i.e. bolted to the machine it takes on the frequency of the machine. i.e. 12 months. Except if the item bolted was for lifting persons. Then the entire machine would need inspecting every 6 months.
Fork lift truck
Inspection Frequency:
12 months
Related Regulation:
LOLER 1998
Note: Unless it is used with a lifting platform to lift persons. It would then require a 6 month inspection for the fork truck and the "attachment" used for the safe lifting of persons - often referred to as "lifting cage". The cage would also be require to be inspected every 6 months.
Front-end loader
Inspection Frequency:
12 months
Related Regulation:
LOLER 1998 , PUWER
Note: LOLER if used with hook or lifting device to lift items. Otherwise PUWER. Attachment including tractor.
Hydraulic excavator crawler mounted
Inspection Frequency:
12 months
Related Regulation:
LOLER 1998 , PUWER
Note: PUWER unless fitted with a hook or lifting device. This would then become LOLER. 12 month inspection as it is not suitable for lifting persons.
Hydraulic excavator with rear actor
Inspection Frequency:
12 months
Related Regulation:
LOLER 1998 , PUWER
Note: This is a PUWER item unless it is fitted with a hook or device to enable it to lift items. (Drainage pipes for example). This would then become LOLER. Would require a 12 month inspection as it is not suitable for lifting persons.
Lifting platform attachment
Inspection Frequency:
6 months
Related Regulation:
LOLER 1998
Note: LOLER 6 month inspection as it is designed for lifting of persons.
Loading shovel
Inspection Frequency:
12 months
Related Regulation:
LOLER 1998 , PUWER
Note: PUWER unless fitted with a hook or lifting device. This would then become LOLER. 12 month inspection as it is not suitable for lifting persons.
Manual hydraulic jib crane
Inspection Frequency:
12 months
Related Regulation:
LOLER 1998
Note: Also known as an engine lifter.
Manual pallet truck
Inspection Frequency:
12 months
Related Regulation:
PUWER 2
Note: If a high lift pallet truck (300mm or more), the item comes under LOLER 1998 regulations.
Mobile elevating work platform (MEWP)
Inspection Frequency:
6 months
Related Regulation:
LOLER 1998
Note: Often referred to as a "Cherry picker".
Tailboard Loader
Inspection Frequency:
6 months
Related Regulation:
LOLER 1998
Note: Because the tail board would be used by the operator to gain access to the back of the lorry. (These could be inspected on a 12 month basis but only if it can be ensured no persons would use the tailboard to be lifted / lowered).
Telescopic handler
Inspection Frequency:
12 months
Related Regulation:
LOLER 1998
Note: Unless it is used to lift persons where it would be required to be inspected every 6 months.
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