To comply with LOLER (The Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998) all tail lifts must have, by law, at least two Thorough Examinations every year.
These examinations must be carried out by ‘competent’ persons and any defects noted are to be corrected as recommended in the examination report. Failure to comply could ultimately lead to imprisonment.
The Ratcliff 24-365 Service Agent Network provides comprehensive after sales care for all tail lifts throughout the UK. 24-365 Agents employ experienced engineers who have been trained and certified as ‘competent’ persons by Ratcliff to undertake statutory Thorough Examinations that fully comply with the LOLER Regulations.
The 24-365 LOLER Thorough Examination Policy has been endorsed by the HSE. It is important to note that weight tests and inspection reports are not statutory ‘THOROUGH EXAMINATION’ reports
The HSE has the authority to ask an employer to produce the latest Thorough Examination Report at any given time. They will not accept weight test reports, service reports or inspection reports. Moreover, the Thorough Examination report must meet the requirements of Schedule of the LOLER Regulations - many reports do not!