Plant Inspection & Certification Ltd
Plant Inspection & Certification Ltd are able to provide services to enable you to fulfil your statutory requirements under the H&SAW etc. Act 1974.
The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998(PUWER 98) were made under the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 (HSWA) and came into force on 05 December 1998.
PUWER 98 brings into effect the non-lifting aspects of the Amending Directive to the Use of Work Equipment Directive (AUWED). The primary objective of PUWER 98 is to ensure work equipment should not give rise to health and safety risk, regardless of it's age, condition or origin.
The Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER) were also made under the HSWA and came into force on 05 December 1998. The regulations apply in all premises and work situations subject to the HSWA and build on the requirements of PUWER.
PUWER 98 applies to the provision and use of work equipment including mobile and lifting equipment. Although PUWER 98 applies to all lifting equipment, LOLER applies over and above the general requirements of PUWER 98 in dealing with specific hazards and risks associated with lifting equipment and lifting operations.
Inspection Services
Plant Inspection & Certification Ltd offer a range of inspection and examination services for all types of equipment, including:
- Lift inspections
- Crane inspections
- Lifting machines, lifting tackle and associated work equipment examinations.
- Pressure system examinations
- Electrical examinations including fixed wire and portable appliance testing.
- COSHH Assessments
- Local Exhaust Ventilation testing
- NDT non-destructive testing
- Risk based inspections
- Engineering consultancy
- Engineering Insurance.
Lift Inspections
Under the requirements of PUWER and LOLER regulations all work equipment used for lifting must be thoroughly examined by a competent person to ensure it is still fit for purpose and safe to use.
Carry out Statutory thorough examination
This includes:
- Passenger Goods Lifts
- Goods Lifts
- Service Lifts
- Disabled platform lifts
We are able to provide additional services including:
- Lift surveys
- Lift modernisation and refurbishment specifications
- BS EN 81 assessments
Lifting Equipment Examinations
The duty holder and user of lifting equipment should be aware that a thorough examination is a legal requirement.
We are able to provide a thorough examination to meet these requirements.
Examples include:
- Overhead travelling Cranes
- Mobile Cranes
- Fix jib cranes
- Lorry loading cranes
- Fork Lift Trucks
- Vehicle Lifting Tables
- Mobile Elevating Working Platforms
- Lifting Machines
- Powered and Manual Chain Blocks
Lifting Tackle including:
- Shackles
- Metal Chains and slings
- Fibre Slings
- Eyebolts
Runways and gantries
Arborist harnesses and climbing equipment.
Also: Examined under PUWER and PPE and Fall Arrest equipment
Pressure Systems
As a requirement under the Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000 (PSSR) pressure systems require a thorough statutory examination as detailed in the written scheme.
The written scheme of Examination defines the type of inspection to be carried out and if any supplementary inspections or testing is required. This includes all items that require inspection and the extent to which they have to be prepared prior to the examination. It also defines the periodicity of the examinations.
It is a legal requirement to have a written scheme for every pressure system before using it for the first time.
Equipment which can be inspected and tested with our calibrated test equipment includes:
- Air receivers
- Compressors
- Steam boilers
- Hot water boilers
- Gauges
Compliance with the PSSR2000 can be complicated and problematic. PI&C can act as your Competent Person and give informative and impartial advice on how best to comply with the Regulations.
Other Services
Risk Based Inspections and Testing
Powered Gates
In accordance with the Health and Safety Guidance Note FOD 7 2010 and using the procedures laid down in the following as best practise:
- BS EN 12445:2001 Industrial, Commercial and Garage Doors and Gates
- Safety in use of powered operated doors - Test Methods.
- BS EN 12453:2001 Industrial, Commercial and Garage Doors and Gates
- Safety in use of powered operated doors - Requirements.
- BS EN 12978:2003 Industrial, Commercial and Garage Doors and Gates
- Safety Devices for Power Operated Doors and Gates - Requirements and Test Methods
- Carry out Thorough Examination
- Produce a site specific Risk Assessment
- Carry out Closing Force Test
- Issue a certificate of compliance for tests carried out
Engineering Consultancy
Plant Inspection & Certification have a wealth of knowledge in the area of lifts and lifting equipment and will be happy to act as consultants.
Engineering Insurance
Engineering insurance can be arranged by Plant Inspection & Certification if required.
