PUWER(NorthernIreland)99&LOLER(NorthernIreland ... Regulations...2 PUWER(NI)99 (TheProvisionandUseofWorkEquipment Regulations(NorthernIreland)1999) relates totheprovisionofworkequipmentandits

PUWER (Northern Ireland) 99 & LOLER (Northern Ireland)

Allianz Engineering Inspection Services Ltd

Solutions for Compliance

ContentsIntroduction 1

What are the Regulations 2

Inspection Services 3

Advice on Revised Inspection Schedules 4

Risk Engineering Assessment Services 5

Risk Engineering Management Services 6

Guidance List of Work EquipmentRequiring Inspection 9-19

Guidance List of Lifting EquipmentRequiring Examination 19-23

Approved Code of Practice and Guidance extracts quoted in this booklet havebeen taken from the following Health and Safety Commission documents,which have been prepared by the Health and Safety Executive:

L22 The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations(Northern Ireland) 1999

L113 The Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations(Northern Ireland) 1999

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IntroductionNow is the time to reduceoccupational hazardsRegulations that came into force inSeptember 1999 place strict requirementson all employers to consider the hazardsconnected with the use of work and liftingequipment and reduce the associated risks.

Trust us to deliver a safer workplaceAllianz Engineering understands thepractical impact of these regulations andcan help our clients and engineer surveyorsinterpret and comply with them.We are a UKAS accredited, independent,3rd party inspection body meeting therequirements of BS EN ISO/IEC 17020international standard.

“Risks to health and safetyshould be assessed taking intoaccount matters such as the typeof work equipment, substancesand electrical or mechanicalhazards to which peoplemay be exposed.”

PUWER (NI) 99 Guidance

Now is the timeto reduceoccupational hazards.

Trust us to deliver asafer workplace.

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PUWER (NI) 99(The Provision and Use of Work EquipmentRegulations (Northern Ireland) 1999) relatesto the provision of work equipment and itssafe use.

These regulations require consideration tobe given to:

• The nature and degree of risk associatedwith the equipment and its use

• The means available to reduce those risks

LOLER (NI)(The Lifting Operations and Lifting EquipmentRegulations (Northern Ireland) 1999) apply inaddition to the requirements of PUWER (NI)99, for lifting equipment and liftingoperations.

These regulations require:

• The planning, supervision and executionof lifting operations to ensure safety

• The safe use of lifting equipment

• The periodic thorough examination oflifting equipment by a competent person

Allianz Engineering solutionsfor complianceInclude:

• Inspection Services

revised to comply with the legislation.

• Risk Engineering

Assessment Services helpingcompanies assess the risks involvedin the use of different items of workand lifting equipment, makingrecommendations for the reductionof risks within the workplace.

• Risk Engineering

Management Services providingmanagement of, and practicalsolutions for the reduction of risk.

What are the regulations?

“You should ensure that personswho determine the nature of theinspections required and whocarry out inspections arecompetent to do so.”

PUWER (NI) 99 ACOP

Allianz Engineering carry outperiodic inspections and thoroughexaminations against:• The inspection requirements of PUWER

(NI) 99 and the thorough examinationrequirements of LOLER (NI)

• Items of work and lifting equipment onthe inspection schedule

• Against SAFed (Safety AssessmentFederation Limited) guideline periodicities

These guidelines take into account the vastamount of experience we have of theinspection needs of the plant. Adherence toSAFed Guidelines ensures compliance withyour legal obligations in this respect.

In addition Allianz Engineering willprovide reports of inspection or thoroughexamination in accordance with therequirements of the regulations:

We will issue inspection and examinationreports detailing:

• Defects identified

• Appropriate recommendations forcontinued safe use

This work will be carried out by ournationwide team of Engineer Surveyors,all of whom are authorised, impartial,competent persons.

Inspection Services

“An inspection should alwaysinclude those safety relatedparts which are necessary forsafe operation of equipment.”


Advising clients of additional inspectionrequirements not covered by their currentinspection schedule, either:

From SAFed guidelinesAdvise on additional items requiring periodicinspection in line with SAFed guidelines.

Or from:

Identification of Inspection RequirementA systematic and independent means ofidentifying the requirement for either:

• Visual check prior to use

• Periodic Inspection

• Independent periodic examination, or

• Further detailed risk assessment

Advice on Inspection Schedules

“An inspection will vary froma simple visual to a detailedcomprehensive inspection,which may includedismantling and/or testing.”


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A systematic and independent means ofassessing risks relating to the use of workequipment in given operating environments.

Our reports offer practical recommendationsto help reduce the risk of accidents occurring.

Equipment and Operational SafetyRisk AssessmentThis involves assessing the hazards topersonal safety associated with:

• The failure of either the work orlifting equipment

• Shortcomings in operational regimes

Recommendations will be made to reduce oreliminate those risks identified.

Risk Assessment ReviewThis is a review of the risk assessments, tomake sure they remain relevant and accurate.

These reviews can be carried out either at:

• Prescribed intervals or

• When circumstances in thecompany change

Examination Scheme (LOLER (NI))This can be compiled in conjunctionwith any risk assessment in order toestablish an examination scheme thatis tailored to the specific circumstancesof each individual client.

The scheme will define:

• The relevant legislation for compliance

• The frequency of examination for a givenitem of lifting equipment on the schedule

• The processes and procedure necessary tocomplete a thorough examination

Risk EngineeringAssessment Services

“Where appropriate liftingequipment should be fitted withsuitable devices to minimise anyrisk of the load falling freely.”

LOLER (NI) ACOP

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Tailor made services for the management ofand practical solutions to enable risks in theworkplace to be reduced.

Site Operational AssessmentAn assessment of:

• operating procedures

• maintenance regimes

• training regimes

• legislative compliance

• relevant supporting documentation

Provides:

• a critique of the processes in operation

• advice on improvements

Post–Installation ExaminationAssesses the integrity of an installation,which includes:

• the scrutiny of the method statements forerection/installation

• a visual examination of the work orlifting equipment

Ensures:

• equipment is correctly installed

• the methodology used for installationis appropriate

Post-Incident ExaminationA visual examination of the equipmentsubsequent to an incident which couldadversely effect safety of work or liftingequipment. Ensures:

• remedial work has been carried out

• the equipment can be used safely

Risk EngineeringManagement Services

“Where practicable, loads shouldnot be carried or suspended overareas occupied by persons.”

LOLER (NI) ACOP

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Testing AssessmentAn expert witness of the testing of workequipment and visually examining theequipment subsequent to test.

Ensures:

• the integrity of the testing procedure

Risk Reduction ServiceA technical consultative service whichprovides practical solutions to the problemsassociated with risk reduction.

Involves:

• advising clients on suitable methods

• an assessment of the integrity of themethods used to reduce the risk associatedwith work and lifting equipment

Provides an independent service to managethe risk associated with a client’s work orlifting equipment:

• Oversee the implementation of controlmeasures devised to minimise oreliminate risk

• Review the integrity of the controlmeasures currently in place

• Assess the continued effectiveness ofthe control measures, to ensure thatthey constantly meet the demands ofthe business

Risk Awareness TrainingAwareness seminars and presentationsrelating to:

• Specific work and liftingequipment hazards

• Available protection systems andmethods

Seminars can include:

• a review of the relevant compliance

• an indication of practical solutionsto the elimination or minimising ofhazards associated with the use ofwork or lifting equipment

Seminars can be tailored to specificclient requirements.

“Where this is not practicableyou should establish a safesystem of work which minimisesthe risks to persons who mayneed to be below the load.”

LOLER (NI) ACOP

Guidance Listsof work equipmentand lifting equipmentrequiring inspectionand their periodicities

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IntroductionThe Provision and Use of Work EquipmentRegulations (PUWER (NI) 99)) requires thatwhere the risk assessment carried out underthe requirements of the Management ofHealth and Safety at Work Regulations (NI)2000 has identified a significant risk to theoperator or other workers from theinstallation or the use of the work equipment,then a suitable inspection should be carriedout. Inspections should be undertaken bysuch persons who have the necessaryknowledge and experience to do so.

Where the work equipment is of a typewhere the safe operation is criticallydependant on its condition in use anddeterioration would lead to a significantrisk to the operator or other person, thefrequency of the inspections should be basedon how quickly the work equipment is likelyto deteriorate and therefore give rise tosignificant risk.

Allianz Engineering is a member of theSafety Assessment Federation, SAFed.Member companies have compiled forthe guidance of their clients, a list ofwork equipment which, in their opinion,requires inspection.

GuidanceThe scope of equipment requiringinspection, the type of person consideredmost appropriate for undertakinginspections and the recommendedmaximum periodicities for such inspectionsare detailed in the following tables:

Note 1 – The tables are non-exhaustive. Theyindicate where the inherent risks from theinstallation or use of the work equipmentwould normally be such to warrant inspectionby an independent competent person (C),where inspection by an appropriately trainedand qualified person would normally beadequate (T) and where normally only theresult of a risk assessment would be able todetermine which of the two inspection routesis appropriate (T/C).

Note 2 – Our clients are reminded that theinspection periodicities indicated in this list arefor guidance only. The risks imposed by workequipment and its performance must beevaluated by the client or by an organisationcompetent to do so on their behalf.

Note 3 – ‘Solutions for Compliance’ excludespart IV of PUWER (NI) 99 which relates tomechanically driven presses or press brakesused wholly or partly for working metal.

Guidance List of Work EquipmentRequiring Inspection

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Guidance List of Work Equipment Requiring Inspection

Equipment Requiring PeriodicInspection

Competent orTrained Person

RecommendedMaximumPeriodicity (Months)

Agricultural Machinery, Equipment andAttachmentsAxle Stands/SupportsBalancer for toolsBaling Machine/PressBall MillBending/Folding MachineBlow Moulding MachineBody Straightening MachineBridge Maintenance Access Equipment(see also LOLER)BulldozersCamera BoomCapstanCoal Cutter (Clause 38 Part IX of Mines &Quarries Order may apply)Coffee MillConveyors (Passenger/Goods only carrying)Coremaking MachineCrushing PlantDie Casting MachineDie Cutting MachineDock LevellerDough MixerDrilling MachinesDrilling Rig (see also LOLER)Drop HammerDumper TrucksEscalators (PM45)Extruding MachineEyebolts for fall arrest - (e.g. in windowcleaning)Fall Arrester/Retractable LifelineFlying Shear Press

T/C

CT/CT/CCCTTC

TTTC

TT/CTTTTCTTT/CTCCTC

CC

12

1212121212121212

12121212

126/121212121212121212121261212

612

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Guidance List of Work Equipment Requiring Inspection continued

Equipment Requiring PeriodicInspections



Food Processing EquipmentFood SlicersFriction Screw PressGear ShaperGrinding MachinesGuards and Safety Devices (moveable/fixed guarding)Guillotine (moveable/fixed guarding)Gymnasium equipmentHarness with Lanyard (including Safety Belts)Haulage Systems (material only/man riding)Horizontal Extrusion PressHydraulic Banding MachineHydraulic Paddle Forming MachineInjection Moulding MachinesIsostatic PressLadders/StepsLatheLighting RigsLoomsManual PressMaterial Discharge/Loading SystemsMilling MachineMixing Machinery (industrial substances)Multi-Slide MachinePallet RackingPallet TrucksPaper Shredding MachinePiercing MachinePipe Cutting MachinePipe Laying Machine (see also LOLER)Platten MachinePneumatic & Hydraulic Presses/Press Brake(moveable/fixed guarding)

TTCTTC

CCCT/CCTCCTTT/CTCT/CTT/CTCT/CTCTCCC

T

12121212126/12

6/126/12612/61212121212121212121212121212121212121212126/12

12





Pneumatic DrillPolishing MachinePowder Compaction MachinePower Press used for ‘Non Metals’(moveable/fixed guarding)Press Type Machines not listed in Schedule 2 ofPUWER 98Printing MachineryProcess Line Machines (used in themanufacture and production ofitems/substances)PTO GuardingRail Tamping MachineRampsRobotic SystemsRoll FormerRolling MachinesRolling Mill Cooling BedsRolling Road Brake TesterRotary Bakers OvenRotary Tablet Making MachineSaws for metal, wood etc.ScraperService GateShearing MachineSlicing MachinesSole Moulding MachineSpot Welding Machine,c/w Hydraulic ClampingSpotting PressStage Equipment (see also LOLER)Steel Coil Slitting LinesSteel Sheet Cut-to-Length LinesSuspended Furnace/Process Plant DoorsTow Truck

TTCC

C

T/CT/C

TT/CCT/CCCTCTTTTT/CCCCT

CCCCT/CC

1212126/12

6/12

1212

1212121212121212121212121212121212

121212121212

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Towed Mobile EquipmentTractorsTyre Moulding MachineVacuum Moulding MachinesWagon TiplerWaste CompactorsWaste Disposal UnitsWaste SkipsWeighbridgeWinches (see also LOLER)Woodworking Machinery

T/CCTTCCTTTCT/C

1212121212121212121212

PUWER 98 - Equipment Lists -(Industry Groupings:)

GeneralAgriculture IndustryConstruction IndustryEntertainment & Leisure IndustryExtractive IndustryFood Processing IndustryManufacturing/WorkshopWaste and Scrap IndustryWoodworking Industries

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RecommendedPeriodicity (Months)

GeneralBall MillBody Straightening MachineCapstanConveyors (Passenger/Goods only carrying)Escalators (PM45)Eyebolts for fall arrest -(e.g. in window cleaning)Fall Arrester/Retractable LifelineGuards and Safety Devices(Movable/Fixed guard)Harness with Lanyard (including Safety Belts)Haulage Systems (Material only/Man riding)Ladders/StepsMaterial Discharge/Loading systemsPolishing MachinePrinting MachineryRampsRolling Road Brake TesterService GateSlicing MachineTow TruckTowed Mobile EquipmentWeighbridgeWinches (see also LOLER)

Agriculture IndustryAgricultural Machinery, Equipmentand attachmentsPTO GuardingTractors

CTTT/CCC

CC

CT/CTT/CTT/CCCT/CTCT/CTC

T/CTC

1212126/12612

66/12

612/6121212121212121212121212

121212

15





Construction IndustryBridge Maintenance Access Equipment(see also LOLER)Dumper TrucksPipe Laying Machines (see also LOLER)Pneumatic DrillRolling MachineScraper

Entertainment/Leisure IndustryCamera BoomGymnasium EquipmentLighting RigsStage Equipment (see also LOLER)

Extractive IndustryBulldozersCoal CutterCrushing PlantDrilling Rig (see also LOLER)

Food Processing IndustryCoffee MillDough MixerFood Processing EquipmentFood SlicersRotary Bakers OvenSaws

Manufacturing/WorkshopAxle Stands/SupportsBalancer for toolsBending/Folding MachineBlow Moulding Machine

C

CCTTT

TCT/CC

TCTT/C

TTTTTT

CT/CCT

12

1212121212

126/121212

12121212

121212121212

12121212

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Manufacturing/Workshop ContinuedConveyors, including passenger carryingCoremaking MachineDie Casting MachineDie Cutting MachineDock LevellerDrilling MachinesDrop HammerExtruding MachineFlying Shear PressGear ShaperGrinding MachinesGuards and Safety Devices (moveable/fixed guarding)Guillotine (moveable/fixed guarding)Hydraulic Banding MachineHydraulic Paddle Forming MachineLatheLoomsMilling MachineMixing Machinery (industrial substances)Multi-Slide MachinePallet TrucksPiercing MachinePipe Cutting MachinePowder Compaction MachineProcess Line Machines (used in the mfg andprodn of items/substances)Robotic SystemsRoll FormerRolling Mill Cooling BedsRotary Tablet Making MachineSawsSole Moulding Machine

T/CTTTCTTTCTTC

CTCTTTT/CTT/CCTCT/C

T/CCTTTC

12121212121212121212126/12

6/12121212121212121212121212

121212121212

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Manufacturing/Workshop ContinuedSpot Welding Machine,c/w hydraulic clampingSteel Coil Slitting LinesSteel Sheet cut-to-length LinesSuspended Furnace/Process Plant DoorsTyre Moulding MachineVacuum Moulding Machines

Press Type machines not covered by sectionIV of PUWER 98Friction Screw PressHorizontal Extrusion PressInjection Moulding MachinesIsostatic PressManual PressPneumatic/Hydraulic Presses/Press Brake(moveable/fixed guarding)Power Press used for non metals(moveable/fixed guarding)Press Type Machines not listed inschedule 2 of PUWER 98Spotting Press

Waste and Scrap IndustryBaling Machine/PressPaper Shredding MachineShearing MachineWaste CompactorsWaste Disposal UnitsWaste Skips

Woodworking IndustrySaws for woodWoodworking Machinery

T

CCT/CTT

CCCCCC

C

C

C

T/CTCCTT

TT/C

12

1212121212

12121212126/12

6/12

6/12

12

121212121212

1212

IntroductionRegulation 9 of the Lifting Operations andLifting Equipment Regulations 1999 (LOLER(NI) requires the thorough examination oflifting equipment at specified situations.Unlike previous sectoral Lifting legislationwhere the scope of lifting equipmentrequiring thorough examination was clearlydefined, LOLER does not define whatequipment needs to be thoroughly examined.In addition, the LOLER gives the owner oflifting equipment the option of adhering to aset of prescribed periodicities for thoroughexamination or to have in place or to follow ascheme of examination produced by acompetent person.

Allianz Engineering is a member of theSafety Assessment Federation, SAFed.Member companies have compiled for theguidance of their clients, a list of liftingequipment which they recommend requiresa thorough examination.

GuidanceThe scope of lifting equipment requiringthorough examination by a competentperson and the recommended maximumperiodicities for those examinations aredetailed in the following table. Where, in theopinion of SAFed members, the prescribedexamination periodicities may notadequately protect persons at risk, analternative recommended period isindicated by [ ]. Our clients are reminded ofthe need to assess the risks imposed bylifting equipment and the operationperformed by it. Examination periodicitiesindicated on the list must always bereviewed in light of actual risks imposed.

Guidance List of Lifting EquipmentRequiring Examination

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Main Item Consider to Include RecommendedPeriodicity (Months)

Cranes

Climbing Rig

Hoists and Lifts

Patient Hoist

Pipe Laying Machine

Jib Cranes, Static & Rail MountedContainer CranesCrawler CranesDerrick CranesDockside CranesGoliath & Semi-Goliath CranesLorry LoadersOverhead CranesPillar Jib CranesPortable Jib CranesPortal CranesShipbuilding CranesTower CranesTransporter CranesWall Jib CranesTelpher Cranes

Tower Crane Climbing Rig

Ash/Coke/Skip HoistBuilders Hoist, goods onlyBuilders Hoist, passengerPassenger Hoist/LiftGoods only Hoist/LiftPassenger/Goods Hoist/LiftInclined Material HoistService LiftHome LiftMan HoistPaternoster Passenger LiftPaternoster goods onlyScissor LiftStair LiftTeagle HoistRefuse Vehicle Lifting Arm

Patient Hoist

Pipe Laying Machine, lifting functions

12121212121212121212121212121212

6

121266126121266612661212

6

12

20



Pile Drivers

Winches

Sheer Legs

Blocks

Safety and Rescue Equipmentfor Supporting, Raising andLowering Persons

Miscellaneous Items (Providedfor the Support of LiftingEquipment)

Lifting Accessories

Pile drivers/Piling rigs

Winches/Winches used for lifting PersonsCapstans/Capstans used for lifting Persons

Sheer Legs with Winch

RopeHoistManualPoweredPulleySnatchChainRatchetGin WheelsHook Hoist

Arborealists EquipmentBosun’s ChairMountain Rescue Sets

Anchorage, Suspension Point, Fixing BoltsTracks“A” - FrameOverhead GantryDavitsGantryJib ArmsOverhead Crane BridgesRunway Tracks & BeamsTrolleys

EyeboltsCradleGirder ClipsLifting Beams/FramesPlate Clamps

12

12/612/6

12/6

12121212121212121212

666

12121212121212121212

66666

21



Lifting Accessories (continued)

Interchangeable Equipment(Considered as Part of theLifting Machine for the Purposesof Thorough Examination)

Access Equipment,Suspended

Work Platforms

Platform Stacker

Car Parking Systems

Vehicle Recovery Equipment

Tailboard Hoist/Lift

Jacks

Vehicle Lifts

Lifting Lug/Bar/Plate/Arm(when not fixed to load)Rigging ScrewsRunning Out Block/Pole CarrierShacklesSlings

Fork AttachmentsFork Lift Truck AttachmentsWork Platforms for Fork Lift TrucksGrabsHooksMagnetsVacuum Lifting DevicesDrum Clamp

Suspended Access EquipmentWindow Cleaning Rig

Mobile Elevating Work PlatformsMast ClimbersMast HoistsBridge Maintenance Access Equipment– with lifting function

Platform Stacker

Car Parking Systems/(Person Carrying)

Vehicle Recovery Equipment“Spectacle” Frame

Tailboard Hoist or Lift/(Person Carrying)

Jacks, MultistageJacks, Trolley

Motorcycle LiftsVehicle Lifts or Hoists

66666

121261212121212

66

6666

12

12/6

1212

12/6

1212

12[6] 12

22



Vehicle Skip Hoists

Road Vehicle Wheel Lifter

Drum, Coil, Roll, Lifting Device

Fork Lift Truck

Order Pickers

Load Handling Equipment

Straddle Carriers

Cable Drum Raising System

Stage Equipment

Palletiser

Drilling Rigs

Vehicle Skip Hoists

Road Vehicle Wheel Lifter

Drum, Coil, Roll, Lifting Devices,including where fitted to process plant

Fork Lift Truck/(Person Carrying)/(On Hire)

Order Pickers, All types/(Non Person Carrying)

Loading Shovel used for liftingEarth Moving Machinery used for liftingExcavator used for liftingTelescopic Load Handler

Straddle Carriers

Cable Drum Lifters

Stage Equipment Hoist /(Non Person Carrying)Camera Boom/(Non Person Carrying)

Palletiser, (Pallet raising Machine)

Drilling Rig, Lifting functions

12

12

12

12/6/[6]

6/12

12121212

12

12

12/6

12/6

12

12

23

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