Dock Leveller LOLER and PUWER, Inspection, Testing and Thorough Examination
We provide Dock Leveller LOLER and PUWER Inspection, Testing and Thorough Examination services across the UK
HOW WE HELP WITH DOCK LEVELLER LOLER and PUWER INSPECTION, TESTING, AND THOROUGH EXAMINATION
Plant & Safety provide Dock Leveller LOLER and PUWER inspection, testing, and thorough examination services across the UK, helping you comply with statutory requirements under the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER) and the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER).
Our national Dock Leveller inspection, testing and thorough examination services are carried out by competent persons, ensuring the safe operation of Dock Levellers across all industries.
UNDERSTANDING DOCK LEVELLER, LOLER AND PUWER INSPECTION TESTINGS AND THOROUGH EXAMINATIONS REQUIREMENTS
A dock leveller is a piece of equipment used in loading docks to bridge the height and distance difference between a building’s floor and a vehicle’s bed. It provides a safe and stable platform, allowing forklifts and other equipment to move goods smoothly and efficiently between the warehouse and the truck, preventing accidents and damage.
In accordance with LOLER and PUWER Regulations, it is a legal requirement for your Dock Leveller to undergo a thorough examination on a regular basis to ensure compliance safety and efficient operations.
DOCK LEVELLER INSPECTION AND THOROUGH EXAMINATION FREQUENCIES
Covered under LOLER 1998, where dock levellers are used to lift, lower, or support loads. The PUWER 1998 regulations also apply to ensure that dock levellers are suitable for use, maintained in a safe condition, and operated by competent persons.
In accordance with the requirements defined under the LOLER 1998 Regulations, a competent person should carry out a LOLER Inspection and Thorough Examination of Lifting Equipment and Accessories every:
• 6 Months for Lifting Accessories
• 6 Months for Lifting Equipment and Accessories associated with lifting people
• 12 Months for All Other Lifting Equipment
• Any other frequency defined by the written scheme of examination
What’s Included in Our Dock Leveller Inspection, Testing and Thorough Examination Service
Plant & Safety’s competent engineers carry out statutory LOLER and PUWER inspections, tests, and thorough examinations in accordance with current guidance;
Our national inspection service helps ensure:
› Full compliance with LOLER 1998 and PUWER 1998 Regulations
› Mechanical and Hydraulic systems
› Control Systems and Electrical components
› Installation and structural components
› Safety features, emergency cut outs and isolators
› Safety signage, labels and decals
› Visual inspection and functional testing (thorough examination)
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Frequently Asked Questions About PSSR 2000
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What is PUWER 1998? (Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998)
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LOLER 1998
The Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (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. In most cases, lifting equipment is also work equipment so the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) will also apply (including inspection and maintenance requirements). All lifting operations involving lifting equipment must be properly planned by a competent person, appropriately supervised and carried out in a safe manner.
LOLER also requires that all equipment used for lifting is fit for purpose, appropriate for the task, suitably marked and subject to statutory periodic ‘thorough examination’. This can also be referred to as a LOLER Inspection.
Records must be kept of all thorough examinations and any defects found must be reported to both the person responsible for the equipment and the relevant enforcing authority.
MORE INFORMATION ON PUWER 1998
The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (often abbreviated to PUWER) place duties on people and companies who own, operate or have control over Work Equipment.
This includes all businesses and organisations whose employees use Work Equipment, whether owned by them or not. In most cases, Work Equipment such as Overhead Cranes, Forklift Trucks, and Access Equipment is also classed as Lifting Equipment in accordance with LOLER 1998.
PUWER 1998 requires that all Work Equipment is Suitable, Maintained, Inspected at suitable intervals, and suitable Training and Information is provided on the safe use and operation of the equipment. PUWER 1998 specifically requires that all Work Equipment receives a routine Thorough Examination and Inspection by a competent body.
Records must be kept of all thorough examinations and any defects found must be reported to both the person responsible for the equipment and the relevant enforcing authority.
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