LIFTING EQUIPMENT TESTING IN SITTINGBOURNE AND THE SOUTH EAST
At J H Lifting in Sittingbourne we can test almost any item of lifting equipment.
All lifting equipment should be regularly maintained and tested to ensure that it is in good condition and is suitable for purpose. All employers have a duty to carry out a risk assessment and reduce any risks to an acceptable level.
We can carry out all the required testing and maintenance on your lifting equipment to ensure legal compliance.
Contact us today to schedule your equipment testing and maintain compliance with regulations.
LOLER INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS
According to the requirements set out in LOLER, all equipment should be examined thoroughly by a trained and knowledgeable person and a testing record should be kept. The maximum time periods between thorough examinations are as follows:
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Equipment to lift accessories and/or people – 6 months
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Any other lifting equipment – 12 months
In addition it should be inspected and maintained on a regular basis, and it is good practice to check the equipment before the start of any project.
WELL-EQUIPPED TESTING FACILITIES
Our test facilities are equipped with a 50-tonne horizontal and a 200-tonne vertical test rig. We can also carry out on site testing using either live loads or calibrated load indicator/measuring units for minimal downtime. We can load test a variety of lifting equipment such as:
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Electric Overhead Travelling Cranes
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Runway Beams and Gantries
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Spreader/Lifting Beams
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Electric Hoists
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Chain Blocks
You can rest assured that your lifting equipment will be suitable for purpose and will meet all the relevant LOLER (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998) requirements.
COMPLIANT WITH ALL RELEVANT REGULATIONS
Lifting equipment is a valuable investment, it's also a legal requirement to carry out regular maintenance and inspections. This will also enable you to catch any small defects early enough to prevent more costly repair jobs further down the line. All the equipment we manufacture has a ‘birth certificate’ to show that it compliant with all relevant requirements, and all further testing/inspections should be carefully recorded.
DO YOU WANT TO ENSURE YOUR LIFITNG EQUIPMENT IS WELL MAINTAINED AND SUITABLE FOR PURPOSE?
Call our expert team at J H Lifting in Sittingbourne to ensure your machinery is compliant with all safety legislation. We also carry out site inspections and do lifting equipment fabrications.