To maximise the potential of your machinery, it’s important to ensure that it receives regular servicing and maintenance. You’ll want your powered access platforms to work as effectively as possible while reducing the risk of working at height. This blog explores the legal requirements and many benefits of servicing your powered access platforms.
What does the law say?
Getting your powered access platform serviced is in accordance with the law. Under the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998, it’s actually a legal requirement that all powered access platforms are inspected and tested regularly. All lifting equipment, such as powered access platforms, should be examined thoroughly before first use, when installed at a new site or when exposed to conditions that are likely to cause any deterioration. Lifting equipment must also be checked regularly when in service. Failure to do so could result in serious injuries or even fatalities, as well as the risk of fines or imprisonment.
Servicing benefits
Getting regular servicing for your equipment is a wise business decision as well as a legal requirement. A thorough examination of machinery will typically asses:
● Structural integrity
● Any signs of wear and tear
● Safe operation of key functions
● Electrical diagnostics and repairs
Doing this will ensure employees stay safe while also adhering to the law. Here’s what can you can expect from regularly serving your powered access platforms:
● Industry compliance - a service plan will ensure that your company stays compliant with HSE Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER) and the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER).
● Increased productivity - equipment breakdown could lead to a project delay or even a complete standstill. Planned maintenance and regular servicing ensure operations run as smoothly and efficiently as possible, so your work can be a success.
● Cost-effective - broken or faulty equipment can be expensive to replace. A service plan will spread the cost of maintenance evenly across the year, in addition to reducing the likelihood of any unforeseen repair expenses.
● Expert advice - a service plan will give you access to highly skilled experts who will have the knowledge and experience to quickly deal with issues whenever they arise.
If you’re in need of powered access servicing, repairs and LOLER inspections for your access equipment, get in touch with us here at Compass Access Ltd. We have decades of experience in carrying out extensive inspections and repairs on a wide range of makes and models, so our team of engineers will have no trouble diagnosing any issues and carrying out scissor lift repairs, boom lift repairs and more as required. Get in touch with us today to find out more about our comprehensive services.