Abu Dhabi Specification ةينفلا يبظوبأ ريياعم...The Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council (QCC) was established by law No. 3 of 2009, issued by His Highness Sheikh

Abu Dhabi Specification معايير أبوظبي الفنية

التفتيش على معدات الرفع وملحقاتها

Inspection of Lifting

Equipment and Lifting

Equipment Accessories

ADS 22/2018 22/2018 م أ ف

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Table of Contents

Sr. Content Page

1 Forward 4

2 Purpose 4

3 Scope 5

4 Definitions 5

5 Requirements 7

6 References 9

7 Appendices 10

Appendix A -

Lists of lifting Equipment’s and Lifting Accessories 11

Appendix B –

LEEA-060 Pictorial Guide to Standards Version 2 October 2017 20

Appendix C –

QCC LE01 Certificate of Thorough Examination -Lifting Gears Safe ,

QCC LE02 Certificate of Thorough Examination -Lifting Gears Unsafe &

QCC LE03 Certificate of Through Examination-Defect Report List V2

20-04-2016

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Amendment Page

To ensure that each copy of this ADS contains a complete record of amendments, the Amendment

Page is updated and issued with each set of revised/new pages of the document. This ADS is a

live document which can be amended when necessary. QCC operates Lifting Equipment and

Accessories Working Group which prepared this document and can review stakeholder

comments in order to review and amend this document, issuing an updated version when

necessary.

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About the Abu Dhabi Quality & Conformity Council

The Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council (QCC) was established by law No. 3 of 2009,

issued by His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE.

QCC is responsible for the development of Abu Dhabi Emirate’s Quality Infrastructure, which

enables industry and regulators to ensure that products, systems, and personnel can be tested and

certified to UAE and International Standards.

Products, Services, and Systems certified by the QCC may receive the Abu Dhabi Trustmark.

The Trustmark is designed to communicate that a product, service, or system conforms to

various safety and performance standards that are set by Abu Dhabi regulators.

1. Foreword

The Lifting Equipment and Accessories Working Group was established in October 2015 to

identify and consolidate all Emirate’s lifting equipment and accessories inspector’s requirements

to perform a lifting equipment and accessories inspection. In order to do so, the working group

examined various existing standards and technical regulations related to the subject. It is

intended also to prioritize the lifting equipment and accessories inspection operational and

planning standards topics to be studied and reviewed at the level of Abu Dhabi Emirate. Abu

Dhabi Specifications (ADS) is developed on subjects that have no clear specifications or local

legislation.

2. Purpose

The ADS for Lifting Equipment and Accessories Inspection is intended to achieve the following:

2.1 Contribution to the achievement of Abu Dhabi Vision.

2.2 Support the expansion of the industry to meet the emerging needs and requirements while

maintaining the best standards.

2.3 Facilitation and enhancement of audit/inspection standard.

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Acknowledgments

The QCC would like to thank the members of the working group listed below:

# Name Entity

1 Abdelhameed Salah ESMA

2 Ibrahim Khaled Ahmed DMAT

3 Belal Ktaish TÜV SUD MIDDLE EAST

4 John Ewing OSHAD

5 Omar Al Ashram OSHAD

6 Venkatesan C. V TÜV NORD MIDDLE EAST

7 Michael Chatfield TÜV NORD MIDDLE EAST

8 Abdelbaset Shokr Royal

9 Jagadeesan Elumalai BUREAU VERITAS

10 Kevin Crilly LEEA

11 Osama A. Melhem QCC

3. Scope

3.1 This regulation lays down standards for examination/inspection of lifting equipment and

associated accessories within Abu Dhabi. These are primarily addressed to all competent

local authorities, owners of lifting equipment, employers that use lifting equipment whether

hired or owned. This regulation does not cover passenger lifts, elevators or escalators used

in buildings. All concerned shall ensure compliance to the requirements of these standards.

3.2 These specifications are not substitutes for any other legislation issued in the UAE, and

the Inspection Bodies shall comply with the relevant UAE Federal and Abu Dhabi

legislations.

4. Definitions

Approval Body

Abu Dhabi Quality & Conformity Council.

Accredited Body

A body that issues credentials or certifies third parties against official standards and are

themselves formally accredited by accreditation bodies (such as UKAS); hence they are

sometimes known as "accredited certification bodies". The accreditation process ensures that

their certification practices are acceptable, typically meaning that they are competent to test and

certify third parties, behave ethically, and employ suitable quality assurance i.e. LEEA or

equivalent.

Inspection Body

An organization with sufficient competency to enable them to carry inspection and testing of

lifting equipment.

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Lifting Equipment

Lifting equipment is a generic term used throughout this code to indicate loosely all lifting

accessories, lifting gear and appliances.

Lifting Appliance

A lifting appliance is any machine which is able to raise, lower or suspend a load but excluding

machines incorporating a guided load (i.e. lifts & elevators) and continuous mechanical handling

devices (i.e. conveyors).

Lifting Accessory

The term lifting accessory, or accessory for lifting, is used in current legislation to mean an item

of equipment used to attach the load to the lifting appliance and generally covers equipment

previously referred to as lifting gear or lifting tackle.

Lifting Gear

Lifting gear is any item used to connect a load to a lifting machine or appliance, but which is not

in itself capable of providing any movement to lift or lower the load.

Lifting gear is in some circumstances known as lifting tackle and generally falls within the

definition of lifting accessories referred to in current legislation

Competent Person

For the purpose of thoroughly examining lifting equipment, the definition of a Competent Person

is a person having such practical and theoretical knowledge and experience of the equipment

which is to be thoroughly examined that will enable him/her to detect defects or weaknesses

which is the purpose of the examination to discover and assess their importance to the safety of

the equipment.

The Competent Person should have the maturity to seek such specialist advice and assistance as

may be required to enable him/her to make necessary judgements and be a sound judge of the

extent to which he/she can accept the supporting opinions of other specialists. He/she must be

able to certify with confidence whether it is free from patent defect and suitable in every way for

the duty for which the equipment is required. It is the view of the LEEA that competency can be

a corporate responsibility.

Thorough Examination

A thorough examination is a visual examination carried out by a Competent Person carefully and

critically and, where appropriate, supplemented by other means such as measurement and testing

to check whether the equipment is safe to use.

Notes:

(1) The meaning of this term has become broader because of LOLER and now encompasses any

testing appropriate for the purpose of the thorough examination. The term ‘testing’ includes,

for example, proof load testing, operational testing at lower loads and non-destructive testing.

(2) The period between thorough examinations must be established by management based on

statutory requirements for the equipment, severity of service conditions, nature of the lifts,

prior experience and the recommendation of the Competent Person. In no case must the

period between thorough examinations exceed the statutory requirements given in this

specification.

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Responsible Person

The term Responsible Person is used to describe a person who has sufficient knowledge and

training to enable him/her to recognize obvious defects and is responsible to his/her employer for

the ‘in-service’ inspection of equipment.

In-Service Inspection

In-service inspection is a visual inspection carried out by the Responsible Person

(owner/user/operator) to check for obvious signs of damage or wear which might affect the

equipment’s fitness for use.

Report of Thorough Examination

A report of a thorough examination is a report issued by the Competent Person giving the results

of the thorough examination, which will detail the defects found or include a statement that the

item is fit for continued safe use. Where the Competent Person has carried out a test as part of

the examination, the report will also contain details of the test.

5. Requirements

Requirements for Lifting Equipment Inspection Bodies

1. Only Inspection Bodies (IB) registered by Abu Dhabi Quality & Conformity Council

(ADQCC) shall be authorized to undertake examinations of lifting equipment and lifting

accessories;

2. To register as an Inspection Body, entities should be able to demonstrate that their facilities,

equipment, inspector qualifications, and inspection activities etc are subject to independent

assessment and ongoing audit by a recognised lead industry body, such as the Lifting

Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) or equivalent

3. Lifting Equipment Inspection Bodies shall be sufficiently independent and impartial to

allow objective decisions to be made.

4. Lifting Equipment Inspection Bodies shall thoroughly examine the equipment; this

examination should include but not be limited to the parts that are subject to wear and tear,

and deterioration and which could lead to dangerous situations.

5. Thorough examination is needed at several points during the life of lifting equipment:

(a) on initial use or following installation;

(b) periodically during its life to ensure it remains fit for use, i.e. statutory periods

(c) following certain exceptional circumstances, e.g. if it is damaged

6. Every employer shall ensure that lifting equipment is –

(a) thoroughly examined

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(i) in the case of lifting equipment for lifting persons or an accessory for lifting, at least

every 6 months;

(ii) in the case of other lifting equipment, at least every 12 months; or

(iii) in either case, in accordance with an examination scheme; and

(iv) each time that exceptional circumstances which are liable to jeopardise the safety of

the lifting equipment have occurred; and,

(b) if appropriate for the purpose, is inspected by a competent person at suitable intervals

between thorough examinations,

7. Any examination scheme for lifting machines and accessories should take account of:

a. Their age and condition;

b. The environment in which they are to be used

c. The number of lifting operations and loads lifted.

For guidance refer to LEEA 032 Guidance to written schemes of examination 1st July 2000

8. Employers shall ensure that in the case of cranes with a variable radius a maximum SWL

test is carried out at least once every 4 years in line with the manufacturer’s instructions.

9. The examination scheme shall be preserved in the form of a document, which may be in

electronic format and should be secure from loss or unauthorized modification and it should

be authenticated by the competent person preparing the scheme.

10. The Inspection Body shall ensure that the competent personnel carrying out a thorough

examination have the relevant lifting equipment inspector accreditation from a competent

authority i.e. LEEA or equivalent and have such appropriate practical and theoretical

knowledge and experience of the lifting machines and accessories to enable them to

thoroughly examine, to detect defects or weaknesses and to assess their importance in

relation to the safety and continued use of the lifting equipment.

11. The Inspection Body shall ensure that all equipment used for inspection, measuring and

testing are calibrated in accordance with BS EN ISO 7500-1:2015 by approved calibration

bodies such as Emirates Authority for Standardization & Metrology (ESMA), Abu Dhabi

Quality and Conformity Council, Dubai Municipality and the records of such calibration

are maintained.

12. The Inspection Body shall not certify any lifting machines or lifting accessories without

proper thorough physical examination of the same.

13. The Inspection Body upon carrying out a thorough examination of lifting machines and

accessories shall notify the owner and user of any defect in the lifting equipment which in

their opinion is or could become a danger to persons and the lifting equipment shall be

quarantined or removed from use until the defects have been rectified and the lifting

equipment re-inspected and certified as safe for use.

14. The Inspection Body after undertaking a thorough examination of lifting machines and

accessories shall as soon as is practicable make a report of the thorough examination in

writing authenticated by them to the owner and user of the lifting equipment.

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6. References

UAE Ministerial Order No 32 1982 Article 20

OSHAD-SF – Code of Practice 34.0 – Safe Use of Lifting Equipment and Lifting

Accessories.

Lifting Operations & Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 UK Statutory Instrument S.I.

2307

Provision & Use of Work Equipment 1998 Statutory Instrument S.I. 2307

Document reference QCC LE 01 Certificate of Thorough Examination (Lifting

Equipment) – Safe

Document reference QCC LE 02 Certificate of Thorough Examination (Lifting

Equipment) – Unsafe

Document reference QCC LE 03 Defect Report (Lifting Equipment)

LEEA Lifting Equipment Examiners Handbook First Edition 2017

LEEA Lifting Equipment Examiners Quick Reference Guide First Edition 2017

LEEA 032 Written Schemes of Examination

LEEA 017 Process Control Procedures

LEEA 042 Technical Audit Requirements & Guidance

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7. Appendices

1. Appendix A - Lists of lifting Equipment’s and Lifting Accessories

A-1 Lists of lifting Equipment’s

A-2 Lists of Lifting Accessories

2. Appendix B - Lifting Examiners Guide Document reference: 066

3.

Appendix C - QCC LE01 Certificate of Thorough Examination -Lifting

Gears Safe , QCC LE02 Certificate of Thorough Examination -Lifting

Gears Unsafe & QCC LE03 Certificate of Through Examination-Defect

Report List

C-1 QCC LE01 Certificate of Thorough Examination -Lifting Gears Safe

C-2 QCC LE02 Certificate of Thorough Examination -Lifting Gears Unsafe

C-3 QCC LE03 Certificate of Through Examination-Defect Report List

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Appendix A – Lists of lifting Equipment’s and Lifting

Accessories

A-1 Lists of lifting Equipment’s

S.NO. Field of Inspection Type and Range of

Inspection Standard

1 Mobile Crane/Crawler crane Test and Thorough

Examination

BS 7121- 1:2016,

BS 7121-2-3:2012

BS 7121-3-2017

2 Overhead Crane/ Gantry

crane

Test and Thorough

Examination BS 7121- 2- 7:2012+A1:2015

3 Tower Crane Test and Thorough

Examination BS 7121- 2- 5:2012

4 Construction Hoist Test and Thorough

Examination BS 7212:2016

5 Window/Painter's Cradle Test and Thorough

Examination BS EN 1808:2015

6 Escalators and passenger

conveyors

Test and Thorough

Examination BS EN 115-1:2017

7 Elevators/Lifts Test and Thorough

Examination

ASME A 17.1:2016

BS EN 81- 50:2014

BS EN 81- 20:2014

BS EN 81- 2 + A3

BS EN 81- 3 + A1

BS EN 81- 70

8 Fork lift Test and Thorough

Examination

BS EN ISO 3691-1:2012

BS EN ISO 3691-6:2015

BS EN ISO 3691-3:2016

BS EN 1459-1:2017

BS EN ISO 3691-2:2016

BS ISO 22915-5:2014

BS ISO 22915-1

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Inspection Standard

BS ISO 2330

BS EN ISO 3691-5:2009

BS EN ISO 3691-5

9 Mobile elevating work

platform (man lift)

Test and Thorough

Examination BS EN 280:2013+A1:2015

10 Access and Working

Scaffolds and Special

Scaffolds

Test and Thorough


11 Specification for tubes for

use in scaffolding

Test and Thorough

Examination

BS EN 39:2001

BS 1139-1.2:1990

12 Specification for couplers

and fittings for use in

tubular scaffolding

Test and Thorough

Examination BS 1139-2.2:2009+A1:2015

13 Specification for

prefabricated mobile access

and working towers

Test and Thorough


14 Specification for

prefabricated steel

splitheads and trestles

Test and Thorough

Examination BS 1139-4:1982

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Specification for materials,

dimensions, design loads

and safety requirements for

service and working

scaffolds made of

prefabricated elements

Test and Thorough


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Specification for

prefabricated tower

scaffolds outside the scope

of BS EN 1004, but utilizing

components from such

systems

Test and Thorough


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Boom Blazer (concrete

pumps) -

Building construction

machinery and equipment.

Concrete pumps. Procedure

Test and Thorough

Examination ISO 21573-2:2008

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Inspection Standard

for examination of technical

parameters

18 Code of practice for the safe

use of concrete pumps

Test and Thorough


19 Side Boom pipe layer Test and Thorough


20 Cranes for Lifting Persons &

Suspended Baskets

Test and Thorough

Examination

BS 7121- 2- 1:2016

BS EN 14502- 1:2010

21 Jib crane Test and Thorough


22 Runway beams/monorail Test and Thorough


23 Lorry loaders Test and Thorough

Examination BS 7121- 2- 4:2013

24 Chain block/ Chain lever

hoist/Tirfor

Test and Thorough

Examination BS EN 13157-2004+A1:2009

25 Vehicle lifts Test and Thorough


26 Offshore Pedestal-mounted

Cranes

Test and Thorough

Examination

API spec 2C

BS EN 13852-1:2013

27 Earthmoving equipment

Safety Part-1: General

requirement

Test and Thorough

Examination

BS EN 474-1:2006 +A5:2018

28 Earth- moving machinery-

Safety Part-2: Requirements

for tractor-Dozers

Test and Thorough

Examination BS EN 474-2:2006+A1:2008



for loaders

Test and Thorough

Examination BS EN 474-3 :2006 + A1:2009



for backhoe loaders

Test and Thorough

Examination BS EN 474-4:2006 + A2:2012



for hydraulic excavators

Test and Thorough


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Inspection Standard



for Dumpers

Test and Thorough




for scrapers

Test and Thorough




for Graders

Test and Thorough




for pipe layers

Test and Thorough



Safety Part-10:

Requirements for Trenchers

Test and Thorough


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Earth - moving machinery-

Safety Part-11:

Requirements for earth and

landfill compactors

Test and Thorough


38

Earth - moving machinery-

Safety Part-12:

Requirements for cable

excavators

Test and Thorough


39 Manual floor crane Test and Thorough

Examination

BS7121-2-1:2016

BS7121-1:2016

40 Pallet stacker Test and Thorough

Examination BS ISO 5766:1990

41 Hand pallet truck Test and Thorough

Examination

BS EN ISO 3691-1:2015

BS EN ISO 3691-3:2016

BS EN ISO 3691-5:2012

42 Tele handler Thorough test and

examination

BS 7121- 2- 1: 2012

BS EN 1459-1:2017

BS EN 15830:2012

43 Man raiding winch Thorough test and

examination

"BS EN 14492-1:2006+A1:2009

BS EN 14492-2:2006 +A1:2009

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Inspection Standard

44 Life boat davits/ Life raft

davits

Thorough test and

examination

BS ISO15516:2006

BS ISO13122:2011

45 Electric power hoist Thorough test and

examination

BS EN 14492-1:2006+A1:2009

BS EN 14492-2:2006 +A1:2009

46 Pneumatic power hoist Test and Thorough

Examination

BS EN 14492-1:2006+A1:2009

BS EN 14492-2:2006 +A1:2009

47 General purpose floor

mounted winch

Test and Thorough

Examination

BS EN 14492-1:2006+A1:2009

BS EN 14492-2:2006 +A1:2009

48 Port Cranes (RTG –Rubber

tire gantry), Ship to shore

crane (STS)

Test and Thorough

Examination BS 7121- 2- 7: 2012

49 Self-Climbing system Test and Thorough

Examination BS EN 1495:1997+A2:2009

50 A-Frame Gantry Test and Thorough

Examination BS 5744

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A-2 Lists of lifting Accessories


Inspection

Standard

1 Chain Sling-Short link chain for

lifting purposes: Safety-

General conditions of

acceptance

Test and Thorough

Examination

BS EN 818- 1 + A1

2 Short link chain for lifting

purposes: Safety- Medium

tolerance chain for chain slings

(Grade 8)

Test and Thorough

Examination

BS EN 818- 2 + A1


purposes: Safety- Medium

tolerance chain for chain slings

(Grade 4)

Test and Thorough

Examination

BS EN 818- 3 + A1


purposes: Safety- Chain

slings(Grade 8)

Test and Thorough

Examination

BS EN 818- 4 + A1



slings(Grade 4)

Test and Thorough

Examination

BS EN 818- 4 + A1



slings(Grade 4)

Test and Thorough

Examination

BS EN 818- 5 + A1


purposes: Safety- Chain slings-

Specification for information

for use and maintenance to be

provided by the manufacturer

Test and Thorough

Examination

BS EN 818- 6 + A1


purposes: Safety- Fine tolerance

hoist chain- Grade T (Types T,

DAT and DT)

Test and Thorough

Examination

BS EN 818- 7 + A1

9 Shackle Test and Thorough

Examination

BS EN 13889 + A1

10 Components for slings-Safety-

Part 1: Forged steel components

(Grade 8)

Test and Thorough

Examination

BS EN 1677- 1 + A1

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Inspection

Standard

11 Components for slings: Safety-

Part-2:Forged steel lifting

hooks with latch (Grade 8)

Test and Thorough

Examination

BS EN 1677- 2 + A1


Part-3: Forged steel self-locking

hooks (Grade 8)

Test and Thorough

Examination

BS EN 1677- 3 + A1


Part-4: Links (Grade 8)

Test and Thorough

Examination

BS EN 1677- 4 + A1


Part-5: Forged steel lifting


Test and Thorough

Examination

BS EN 1677- 5 + A1



Test and Thorough

Examination

BS EN 1677- 6 + A1

16 Wire Rope Sling-Steel wire rope

slings-Safety —Part 1: Slings

for general lifting service

Test and Thorough

Examination

BS EN 13414- 1 + A2

17 Steel wire rope slings —Safety -

Part 2: Specification for

information for use and

maintenance to be provided by

the manufacturer

Test and Thorough

Examination

BS EN 13414- 2 + A2

18 Steel wire rope slings —Safety

—Part 3: Grommets and cable-

laid slings

Test and Thorough

Examination

BS EN 13414- 1: 2003 + A2:

2008

19 Textile slings (web & round) Test and Thorough

Examination

BS EN 1492- 1 + A1

BS EN 1492- 2 + A1

20 Eyebolt Test and Thorough

Examination

BS EN ISO 3266:2010 + A1

21 Spreader beam / lifting beam Test and Thorough

Examination

BS EN 13155 + A2

22 Hooks-Components for slings-

Safety- Part 1: Forged steel

components (Grade 8)

Test and Thorough

Examination

BS EN 1677- 1 + A1


Part-2:Forged steel lifting


Test and Thorough

Examination

BS EN 1677- 2 + A1

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Inspection

Standard


Part-3: Forged steel self-locking

hooks (Grade 8)

Test and Thorough

Examination

BS EN 1677- 3 + A1



Test and Thorough

Examination

BS EN 1677- 4 + A1


Part-5: Forged steel lifting


Test and Thorough

Examination

BS EN 1677- 5 + A1



Test and Thorough

Examination

BS EN 1677- 6 + A1

28 Magnet lifting Test and Thorough

Examination

BS EN 13155 + A2

29 Vacuum lifters Test and Thorough

Examination

BS EN 13155 + A2

30 Pad Eyes Test and Thorough

Examination

BS EN ISO 10855-1:2018

BS EN ISO 10855-3:2018

31 Jacks (hydraulic/ pneumatic) Test and Thorough

Examination

BS EN 1494:2000+A1:2008

32 Offshore containers and

associated lifting sets. Periodic

inspection, examination and

testing

Test and Thorough

Examination

BS EN ISO 10855-1:2018

BS EN ISO 10855-3:2018

BS EN ISO 10855-2:2018

33 Clamps (plate and beam) Test and Thorough

Examination

BSEN 13155 2003+A2 2009

34 Beam trolley Test and Thorough

Examination

BS EN 13157

35 Fall arrestor Test and Thorough

Examination

BS EN 353-1

BS EN 353-2

BS EN 360

36 Full body harness Test and Thorough

Examination

BS EN 361

37 Rigging screws (turnbuckles) Test and Thorough

Examination

BS 4429

38 Cargo nets Test and Thorough

Examination

BS 6756

39 Flexible intermediate bulk

container (FIBC)

Test and Thorough

Examination

BS EN ISO 21898

BS EN ISO 21898:2005

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Inspection

Standard

40 Pulley Blocks Test and Thorough

Examination

BS EN 13157:2004+A1:2009

41 Inertia Reel Test and Thorough

Examination

BS EN 353-1

BS EN 353-2

BS EN 360

42 Personal rescue tripod Test and Thorough

Examination

BS EN 1496

BS EN 795

43 Man basket/frog carrier Test and Thorough

Examination

BS EN 14502-1:2010

BS EN ISO 10855-1:2018

BS EN ISO 10855-3:2018

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Appendix B - Lifting Examiners Guide Document reference: 066

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Lifting Examiners Guide Document reference: 066

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CONTENTS 1.0 Introduction Page 1 2.0 Electric Overhead Travelling Cranes Page 2 2.1 EOTC Defined Scope of Thorough Examination Page 3 3.0 Hand Chain Blocks Page 4 3.1 Hand Chain Blocks Defined Scope of Thorough Examination Page 5 4.0 Hand Operated Lever Hoist Page 6 4.1 Hand Operated Lever Hoist Defined Scope of Thorough Examination Page 7 5.0 Jaw Winch Page 8 5.1 Jaw Winch Defined Scope of Thorough Examination Page 9 6.0 Power Operated Hoists Page 10 6.1 Power Operated Hoists Defined Scope of Thorough Examination Page 11 7.0 Winches Page 12 7.1 Winches Defined Scope of Thorough Examination Page 13 8.0 Travelling Girder Trolleys Page 14 8.1 Travelling Girder Trolleys Defined Scope of Thorough Examination Page 15 9.0 Beam Clamps Page 16 9.1 Beam Clamps Defined Scope of Thorough Examination Page 17 10.0 Slewing Jib Cranes Page 18 10.1 Slewing Jib Cranes Defined Scope of Thorough Examination Page 19 11.0 Runways Page 20 11.1 Runways Defined Scope of Thorough Examination Page 21 12.0 Mobile Gantries Page 22 12.1 Mobile Gantries Defined Scope of Thorough Examination Page 23 13.0 Jacks Page 24 13.1 Jacks Defined Scope of Thorough Examination Page 25 14.0 Chain Slings Page 26 14.1 Chain Slings Defined Scope of Thorough Examination Page 27 15.0 Wire Rope Slings Page 28 15.1 Wire Rope Slings Defined Scope of Thorough Examination Page 29 16.0 Flat Woven Webbing Slings Page 30 16.1 Flat Woven Webbing Slings Defined Scope of Thorough Examination Page 31

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17.0 Man-made Fibre Roundslings Page 32 17.1 Man-made Fibre Roundslings Defined Scope of Thorough Examination Page 33 18.0 Fibre Rope Slings Page 34 18.1 Fibre Rope Slings Defined Scope of Thorough Examination Page 35 19.0 Shackles Page 36 19.1 Shackles Defined Scope of Thorough Examination Page 37 20.0 Eyebolts Page 38 20.1 Eyebolts Defined Scope of Thorough Examination Page 39 21.0 Lifting Beams, Spreaders and Frames Page 40 21.1 Lifting Beams, Spreaders and Frames Defined Scope of Thorough Examination Page 41 22.0 Plate Handling Clamps Page 42 22.1 Plate Handling Clamps Defined Scope of Thorough Examination Page 43 23.0 Rigging Screws & Turnbuckles Page 44 23.1 Rigging Screws & Turnbuckles Defined Scope of Thorough Examination Page 45 24.0 Barrel Lifters Page 46 24.1 Barrel Lifters Defined Scope of Thorough Examination Page 47 25.0 Crane Forks Page 48 25.1 Crane Forks Defined Scope of Thorough Examination Page 49 26.0 Magnetic Lifters Page 50 26.1 Magnetic Lifters Defined Scope of Thorough Examination Page 51 27.0 Vacuum Lifters Page 52 27.1 Vacuum Lifters Defined Scope of Thorough Examination Page 53 28.0 C Hooks Page 54 28.1 C Hooks Defined Scope of Thorough Examination Page 55

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1.0 Introduction This pocket guide should be used for guidance purposes only. It’s been developed as an aide memoir to the lifting examiner on site and provides a generic defined scope of thorough examination for common standard forms of lifting equipment. In this document we refer to the safe working load; this should be marked on the lifting equipment and it refers to the maximum load as assessed by a competent person which an item of lifting equipment may raise, lower or suspend under particular service conditions. To avoid confusion, the working load limit will be defined as the maximum load to be lifted that an item of lifting equipment is designed to raise, lower or suspend. By way of explanation, the working load limit is the load value assigned to the maximum safe working load under ideal conditions (by calculation), and in most cases the working load limit and the safe working load will be the same. However, depending upon the conditions of use, it may be necessary for the competent person to reduce this to a lower safe working load and it is in these cases that the working load limit and the safe working load will differ. For the purposes of this guidance document we will only use the term safe working load although the reader should be aware it may also refer to the working load limit. The CE marking is stylised mark affixed to an item by the manufacturer, or other responsible person to

signify that the equipment complies with all relevant European Directives.

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2.0 Electric Overhead Travelling Cranes

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2.1 Electric Overhead Travelling Cranes Defined Scope of Thorough Examination

The following components should be included in the defined scope of thorough examination for an Electric Overhead Crane. Note - This list is not exhaustive.

ls, axles, bearings and brakes

along the double girder bridge

anism, this should include the motor, the brake, couplings, gearbox, drum and bearings. The gearbox should be properly lubricated

block and hooks for distortion, corrosion and wear

orage point and the winch drum

that may pose a safety threat

the down shop conductor system

s and buttons are identifiable

ls are functioning as intended

ning correctly (if applicable)

rates correctly (if applicable)

switches are working correctly

signs of damage and corrosion

rity of the crane installation



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3.0 Hand Chain Blocks

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Top Hook

Cover

Load Hook

Hand Chain

Load Chain

End Stops

Chain Striper

Pinion Shaft

Ratchet Wheel

Hand Chain Wheel Brake Hub

Drive Gear

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3.1 Chain Block Defined Scope of Thorough Examination

The following components should be included in the defined scope of thorough examination for a Chain Block. Note - This list is not exhaustive.

r

ta, measurements should be taken and a maximum allowance of 8% wear is recommended

hain

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4.0 Hand Operated Lever Hoist

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Top Hook

Bottom Hook

Load Chain

Lever

Pocketed Load Wheel

Pinion Shaft Brake Hub

Hand Wheel

Ratchet Wheel

Drive Gear

Chain Striper Change Over Gear

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4.1 Lever Hoist Defined Scope of Thorough Examination The following components should be included in the defined scope of thorough examination for a Lever Hoist. Note - This list is not exhaustive.

first layer and top layer

k for distortion, wear, cracks and gouges

taken and a maximum allowance of 8% wear is recommended

osion

and properly lubricated

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5.0 Jaw Winches

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Markings Shear Pins

Operating Levers

Rope Release Anchorage

Casing

Rope Termination

Rope Guide

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5.1 Jaw Winch Defined Scope of Thorough Examination The following components should be included in the defined scope of thorough examination for Jaw Winches. Note - This list is not exhaustive.

eck for opening of the throat

from the rope guide

eck hydraulic operating lines for wear

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6.0 Power Operated Hoists

Pneumatic Hoist

Electric Hoist

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Supply Hose

Pendant Controlled

Motor

Trolley

Chain

Bottom Hook

Bottom Hook

Pendant Controlled

Motor

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6.1 Power Operated Hoists Defined Scope of Thorough Examination

The following components should be included in the defined scope of thorough examination for Power Operated Hoists. Note - This list is not exhaustive.

Check for end stops or slack end anchorage

eck the working set limits are working appropriately

ses for damage, leaks or ice formation

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7.0 Winches

Manual Winch

Electric Winch

Pneumatic Winch

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7.1 Winches Defined Scope of Thorough Examination The following components should be included in the defined scope of thorough examination for Winches. Note - This list is not exhaustive.

distortion, kinks, wear or corrosion

throat

e brake.

tor for any defects, damage or incorrect operation

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8.0 Travelling Girder Trolleys

Manual hand pushed trolley

Geared trolley with anti-tilt device

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Load Bar

Side Plates

Hand Chain

Load suspension

point

Anti Tilt

Anti-drop

Trolley wheel

Treads and Flanges Wheels, axles, gears,

bearings, and bushes

Markings

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8.1 Travelling Girder Trolleys Defined Scope of Thorough Examination The following components should be included in the defined scope of thorough examination for Travelling Girder Trolleys. Note - This list is not exhaustive.

marking of the safe working load

ley

-tilt devices have been adjusted

connection of the security between the chain hoist and the trolley

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9.0 Beam Clamps

Adjustable Beam Clamp

Non-adjustable Beam Clamp

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9.1 Beam Clamps Defined Scope of Thorough Examination The following components should be included in the defined scope of thorough examination for Beam Clamps. Note - This list is not exhaustive. The marking should be either by means of a suitable metal tab permanently attached or by stamping, provided that no mechanical property of the clamp is significantly impaired.

representative

e gripping range mark

equipment or 50 kg whichever is the less

recommended

ect nuts and bolts are used for the locking arrangements

maximum allowance of 8% wear is recommended

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10.0 Slewing Jib Cranes

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Over braced configuration King Post

Slewing Jib Arm

Hoist

Foundation Bolts

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9.1 Slewing Jib Cranes Defined Scope of Thorough Examination

The following components should be included in the defined scope of thorough examination for Slewing Jib Cranes. Note - This list is not exhaustive.

rer and, if appropriate, the supplier

nstalled and tightened

f the load runs away from the jib arm. These are indications of overloading

ck that the slewing jib arm has a certificate of test loading

age (if applicable)

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11.0 Runways

Free standing runway structure

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11.1 Runways Defined Scope of Thorough Examination The following components should be included in the defined scope of thorough examination for Runways. Note - This list is not exhaustive.

s and taper washers (if applicable)

wheels

and bent or distorted base plates

ase of built in runways, check for any signs of cracking walls or crumbling brickwork

surface of the track should be clean from contaminants such as dirt or debris

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12.0 Mobile Gantries

A frame mobile gantry

Goalpost gantry supporting a beam and a powered hoist

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12.1 Mobile Gantries Defined Scope of Thorough Examination The following components should be included in the defined scope of thorough examination for Mobile Gantries. Note - This list is not exhaustive.

ers

structural members pivot

bent axles, seized bearings and collapsed housing

ich should prevent movement of the wheel. Similarly, rotational locks must prevent the castor from swivelling.

pporting members for signs of deformation, check the bracing, tie bars and lateral stifening members for signs of damage, distortion or deformation

nd twisted web.

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13.0 Jacks

Mechanical Jack

Hydraulic Jack

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13.1 Jacks Defined Scope of Thorough Examination The following components should be included in the defined scope of thorough examination for Jacks. Note - This list is not exhaustive.

signed to carry throughout the whole stroke

base of the jack is not twisted or bent preventing the jack from sitting solidly on the floor

of the seals and other load bearing components

no jerking and the ram should fully retract when the process is over. Important to note that hydraulic rams retract by gravity, so once it has lowered the movement of the ram will slow considerably

of the jack

load bearing components.

or cracks and damage

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14.0 Chain Slings

Two leg sling

Single leg sling

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14.1 Chain Slings Defined Scope of Thorough Examination The following components should be included in the defined scope of thorough examination for Chain Slings. Note - This list is not exhaustive. These should be on a substantial metal tag or label permanently attached to the master link or to a link immediately adjacent to it. The information may also be marked on the master link provided that its mechanical properties are not impaired.

s

es to the vertical (if applicable)

cessive corrosion and heat discoloration of the chain

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15.0 Wire Rope Slings

Two leg sling

Single leg sling

Terminal Fittings

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Markings

Thimble

Tapered Ferrule

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15.1 Wire Rope Slings Defined Scope of Thorough Examination The following components should be included in the defined scope of thorough examination for Wire Rope Slings. Note - This list is not exhaustive. Markings should be by means of a suitable plate, preferably in a low stress area. If the marking is in a load-bearing part of the ferrule or master link, care should be taken to ensure that the mechanical properties of the ferrule or link are not impaired.

of leg slings

Check the ferrule for signs of corrosion and cracking

or wear and compare dimensions against the manufacturers data, measurements should be taken and a maximum allowance of 8% wear is recommended

-service is compatible with the rope manufacturing lubricant

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16.0 Flat Woven Webbing Slings

Choke Hitch

Parallel Basket Hitch

Basket Hitch (0-45° to vertical)

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16.1 Flat Woven Webbing Slings Defined Scope of Thorough Examination

The following components should be included in the defined scope of thorough examination for Flat Woven Webbing Slings. Note - This list is not exhaustive.

it passes through terminal fittings as this is a point of high wear.

ensions against the manufacturers data, measurements should be taken and a maximum allowance of 8% wear is recommended

heck there is no damage to the stitching or any looseness of the threads

adation

causing internal abrasion

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17.0 Man-made Fibre Roundslings

Choke Hitch

Parallel Basket Hitch

Basket Hitch (0-45° to vertical)

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17.1 Man-made Fibre Roundslings Defined Scope of Thorough Examination The following components should be included in the defined scope of thorough examination for Man-made Fibre Roundslings. Note - This list is not exhaustive. The information shall be marked both legibly and indelibly, on a durable label fixed directly onto the roundsling. It shall be marked in a type size of not less than 1.5mm in height. A section of the label shall be stitched under the cover which shall also be marked with this information for reference purposes.

evant standard marking

the manufacturers data, measurements should be taken and a maximum allowance of 8% wear is recommended

abrasion

signs of chemical damage. In an advanced state, surface powdering could occur or loss of colouring of the outer cover

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18.0 Fibre Rope Slings

Single leg sling

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Thimble

Soft eye

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18.1 Fibre Rope Slings Defined Scope of Thorough Examination The following components should be included in the defined scope of thorough examination for Fibre Rope Slings. Note - This list is not exhaustive. The marking shall be in a type size of no less than 1.5mm in height. One suitable method for applying the marking is to inscribe the details onto a plastic sleeve threaded on the rope and shrunk to it, with a clear plastic sleeve shrunk over the marked sleeve to protect it from soiling.

working load mark

ecifying the number of leg slings

mbles for cracks or deformation

not cause for concern unless it becomes excessive

areas of abrasion

he fibre

-violet radiation

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19.0 Shackles

Bow Shackle

Dee Shackle

Correctly marked HTS Shackle

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Body

Crown

Bearing Points

Pin

Jaw Opening

Grade

Traceability Code

ID

Safety Pin Nut & Bolt

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19.1 Shackles Defined Scope of Thorough Examination The following components should be included in the defined scope of thorough examination for Shackles. Note - This list is not exhaustive.

for a clear identification mark

he shackle

manner which will not impair the mechanical properties of the pin (if applicable) (13mm in diameter and above)

egibly and indelibly marked with the grade or traceability code (if applicable) (13mm in diameter and below)

be taken and a maximum allowance of 8% wear is recommended

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20.0 Eyebolts

Dynamo Eyebolt

Collared Eyebolt

Swivel Hoist Ring Eyebolt

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Shank

Area for Marking

Thread Runout

Eye

Thread Runout

Collar

Shank

Eye

Weld

Swivel Hoist

Eye

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20.1 Eyebolts Defined Scope of Thorough Examination The following components should be included in the defined scope of thorough examination for Eyebolts. Note - This list is not exhaustive. Each eyebolt shall be legibly and permanently marked in a manner that does not impair its mechanical strength. The symbols shall be no less than 3mm in high. In the case of collar and dynamo eyebolts, the symbols shall be marked on raised flat areas positioned on both sides of the lower parts of the eye. In the case of eyebolts with links, the symbols shall be marked on the side of the link.

of the manufacturer and, if appropriate, the supplier

M denotes ISO metric threads, coarse series, including the diameter designation – ‘M24’

BSW denotes BS Whitworth threads, including the thread diameter – ‘𝟏𝟐⁄ BSW’

UNC denotes unified coarse threads, including the accepted UNC thread diameter – ‘𝟏𝟐⁄UNC’

allowance of 8% wear is recommended (if applicable)

link for wear and compare it to the manufacturers data, measurements should be taken and a maximum allowance of 8% wear is recommended (if applicable)

the presence of contaminants

the collar for contaminants or debris (if applicable)

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21.0 Lifting Beams, Spreaders and Frames

H beam with multiple attachment points

Spreader beam

Lifting Frame

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21.1 Lifting Beams, Spreaders and Frames Defined Scope of Thorough Examination The following components should be included in the defined scope of thorough examination for Lifting Beams, Spreaders and Frames. Note - This list is not exhaustive.

ings

or distortion


on

chain slings, synthetic web slings, plate clamps, hooks, turnbuckles, should all be inspected in accordance with the respective sections of this code

may have dents or localised buckling

es of structural steel sections for signs of damage

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22.0 Plate Handling Clamps

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Eye

Screws

Casing

Spring

Lever

Teeth

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22.1 Plate Handling Clamps Defined Scope of Thorough Examination The following components should be included in the defined scope of thorough examination for Plate Handling Clamps. Note - This list is not exhaustive.

ackle is free from distortion


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23.0 Rigging Screws & Turnbuckles

Turnbuckle with screwed fork terminal fittings

Turnbuckle with screwed trapezoidal

Turnbuckle with screwed eye

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Locknuts

End Terminations

Internal & external Threads

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23.1 Rigging Screws & Turnbuckles Defined Scope of Thorough Examination The following components should be included in the defined scope of thorough examination for Rigging Screws & Turnbuckles. Note - This list is not exhaustive.

Mechanisms

e attachment points for wear and compare it to the manufacturers data, measurements should be taken and a maximum allowance of 8% wear is recommended

or signs of corrosion

Rigging Screw with screwed eyes

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24.0 Barrel Lifters

Top gripping barrel lifters

End gripping barrel lifters

Side gripping barrel lifters

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24.1 Barrel Lifters Defined Scope of Thorough Examination The following components should be included in the defined scope of thorough examination for Barrel Lifters. Note - This list is not exhaustive.

e WLL or 50kg, whichever is the less

eye for signs of wear and damage

ck the clamping faces of the lifter for signs of chips and cracks

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25.0 Crane Forks

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Automatic

Adjustment

Mechanism

Fork Arms

Mas

t

End Terminations Cross Member

Grab Handle

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25.1 Crane Forks Defined Scope of Thorough Examination The following components should be included in the defined scope of thorough examination for Crane Forks. Note - This list is not exhaustive.

lifter if it exceeds 5% of the WLL or 50kg, whichever is the less

s of wear

points for wear, damage, corrosion and cracking

sits level on the ground

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26.0 Magnetic Lifters

Electro-permanent magnetic lifter

Portable magnetic lifter

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26.1 Magnetic Lifters Defined Scope of Thorough Examination The following components should be included in the defined scope of thorough examination for Magnetic Lifters. Note - This list is not exhaustive.

imum permissible loading mark, this number is based on various parameters such as: the material of the load, thickness, surface and the air gap between the load and the magnet as well as the lifting capacity of the suspension

fting eye for signs of wear and damage, measurements should be taken and a maximum allowance of 8% wear is permitted

nd its state of charge

rs the power supply and provides a warning of at least 10 minutes in length, before the supply reaches the level where the load will be released

he magnet from being switched on again until the battery has reached the minimum level at which the low power warning is not activated

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27.0 Vacuum Lifters

Multi head vacuum lifter with integral vacuum pump

Vacuum lifter with multiple lifting pads

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27.1 Vacuum Lifters Defined Scope of Thorough Examination The following components should be included in the defined scope of thorough examination for Vacuum Lifters. Note - This list is not exhaustive.

y marked if it exceeds 5% of the WLL or 50kg, whichever is the less

warning: ‘Warning – Load must not be lifted above 1.8m’ must be fitted

device must warn the user that the danger range has been reached.

ttings & Mechanisms

the hoses and couplings for signs of leakage

the vacuum systems including the vacuum reservoirs and vacuum pads is in place

or powered type vacuum lifters must function in the event of a power failure

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28.0 C Hooks

C Hook with protective cover

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28.1 C Hooks Defined Scope of Thorough Examination The following components should be included in the defined scope of thorough examination for C Hooks. Note - This list is not exhaustive.

or a clear Identification mark

of the C-Hook if it exceeds 5% of the WLL or 50kg, whichever is the less

-levelling crane forks, it should be checked for free movement and correct alignment in the unloaded condition

Check that all the nuts, bolts and pinks are secured in such a way that they will not become loose when they are in use

ion

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Appendix C-QCC LE01 (Template)

Certificate of Thorough Examination-Lifting Gears Safe

C-1 Certificate of Thorough Examination –(Lifting Gears Safe)

Date of Through Examination: Date Of Report: Report number:

Refrences(s) Color Code

Name and Address of employer for whom the thorough

examination was made:

Address of premises at which the examination was

made:

Description and identification of the equipment: Safe

working

load(s):

Date of

manufacture if

known:

Date of last

thorough

examination:

Date of Last Proof Load Test: Date of Next Proof Load Test:

Is this this the first examination after installation or

assembly at a new site or location?

If the answer to the above question is YES

Has the equipment been installed

correctly?

Yes No

Yes No

Was the examination carried out:

Within an interval of 6

months?


months?

In accordance with an

examination scheme?

After the occurrence of

exceptional circumstances?

Yes No

Yes No

Yes No

Yes No

Identification of any part found to have a defect which is or could become a danger to persons and a

description of the defect: (If none state NONE)

Is the above a defect which is of immediate danger to persons Yes No

Is the above a defect which is not yet but could become a danger to

persons: (If yes state the date by when)

Yes by:

Particular of any repair, renewal or alteration required to remedy the defect identified above:

Particular of any tests carried out as part of the examination: (if none state NONE)

IS THEIS EQUIPMENT FIR FOR PURPOSE? Yes No

Name & Qualification of person

making this report:

Name of person

authenticating this report:

Latest date by which next thorough

examination must be carries out:

Name and address of employer of persons making and authenticating this report:

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C-2 (Template)

Certificate of Thorough Examination –(Lifting Gears Unsafe)

Date of Through Examination: Date Of Report: Report number:

Refrences(s) Color Code

Name and Address of employer for whom the thorough

examination was made:

Address of premises at which the examination was

made:

Description and identification of the equipment: Safe

working

load(s):

Date of

manufacture if

known:

Date of last

thorough

examination:

Date of Last Proof Load Test: Date of Next Proof Load Test:

Is this this the first examination after installation or

assembly at a new site or location?

If the answer to the above question is YES

Has the equipment been installed

correctly?

Yes No

Yes No

Was the examination carried out:


months?


months?

In accordance with an

examination scheme?

After the occurrence of

exceptional circumstances?

Yes No

Yes No

Yes No

Yes No

Identification of any part found to have a defect which is or could become a danger to persons and a

description of the defect: (If none state NONE)

Is the above a defect which is of immediate danger to persons Yes No

Is the above a defect which is not yet but could become a danger to

persons: (If yes state the date by when)

Yes by:

Particular of any repair, renewal or alteration required to remedy the defect identified above:

Particular of any tests carried out as part of the examination: (if none state NONE)

IS THEIS EQUIPMENT FIR FOR PURPOSE? Yes No

Name & Qualification of person

making this report:

Name of person

authenticating this report:

Latest date by which next thorough

examination must be carries out:

Name and address of employer of persons making and authenticating this report:

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Appendix C- QCC LE03 (Template)

Certificate of Through Examination-Defect Report List

Signature: Date:

QCC LE03 Certificate of Through Examination-Defect Report List

Equipment

Identification

Number

Equipment

Description

Identification of

Defective Parts

Is the Defect of

Immediate

Danger

If not Immediate

Danger when will

it become a

Danger without

Rectification

Particulars of Any

Repair, Renewal

or Alternation to

Remedy the

Defects

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Abu Dhabi Specification ةينفلا يبظوبأ ريياعم...The Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council (QCC) was established by law No. 3 of 2009, issued by His Highness Sheikh