Ireland: Lifting equipment inspection
Regulations
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Many types of businesses and organisations utilise various types of lifting equipment which can often be in regular use, with varying loadings and duty cycles. Lifting equipment might include passenger/goods lifts, escalators, cranes, electric chain blocks, hoists, fork-lift trucks, and mobile elevating work platforms; to name a few.
Ireland's SI No. 299 of 2007 Regulations and Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 place duties on people and companies who own, operate, or have control over lifting equipment.
A wide range of lifting equipment is covered by SI No. 299 of 2007 Regulations; which also covers lifting tackle and accessories (for example, chains, slings, eye bolts, etc).
A requirement of the Regulations is that, in many cases, equipment used for lifting is subject to statutory, periodic 'thorough examination' by a 'Competent Person'.
What is a 'Competent Person'?
| Equipment category | Legislation |
|---|---|
| Lifting | S.I. No. 299 of 2007: Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007 Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 |
| Boiler/pressure systems | S.I. No. 445 of 2012: Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) (Amendment) Regulations 2012 |
| Electrical/mechanical | S.I. No. 299 of 2007 (Regulation 30): Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007 |
| Local exhaust ventilation | Health & Safety Authority: Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) Guidance document |
| Power presses and associated machinery | S.I. No. 299 of 2007: Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007 |
| Fixed wiring (electrical) | S.I. No. 299 of 2007 (Part 3): Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007 |
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