Obligations Of The Plant Operator; Operation Of Lifting Platforms; Checking Of Lifting Platforms; Scope Of Checking - Bosch VLH 2155 Manual Original

4. Obligations of the plant
operator
4.1

Operation of lifting platforms

In Germany, the use of lifting platforms is governed by
the mandatory "Employers' liability insurance associati-
on regulations on health and work safety as defined in
BGR 500 Section 2.10". In all other countries, the appli-
cable national regulations, laws and directives must be
observed.
4.2

Checking of lifting platforms

Checks are to be based on the following directives and
regulations:
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Basic principles for testing lifting platforms (BGG 945)
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The basic health and safety requirements stipulated
in the directive 2006/42/EC
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Harmonized European standards
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The generally acknowledged rules of engineering
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The directive on the use of equipment 89/655/EEC
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The applicable accident prevention regulations
The checks are to be organized by the user of the lifting
platform. The user is responsible for appointing an
expert or qualified person to perform checking. It must
be ensured that the person chosen satisfies the requi-
rements of BGG 945 as per Section 3.
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The user bears special responsibility if employees of
the company are appointed as experts or qualified
persons.
4.2.1

Scope of checking

Regular checking essentially involves performing a visu-
al inspection and a functional test. This includes che-
cking the condition of the components and equipment,
checking that the safety systems are complete and
functioning properly and that the inspection log book is
completely filled in.
The scope of exceptional checking depends on the na-
ture and extent of any structural modification or repair
work.
4.2.2

Regular checking

After initial commissioning, lifting platforms are to be
checked by a qualified person at intervals of not longer
than one year.
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A qualified person is somebody with the training and
experience required to possess sufficient knowledge
of lifting platforms and who is sufficiently familiar with
the pertinent national regulations, accident preven-
tion regulations and generally acknowledged rules of
engineering (e.g. BG rules, DIN Standards, VDE provisi-
ons, the technical regulations of other European Union
member states or other parties to the agreement in the
European economic area) to be able to assess the safe
operating condition of lifting platforms.
4.2.3

Exceptional checking

Lifting platforms with a lift height of more than 2 me-
ters and lifting platforms intended for use with people
standing under the loadbearing elements or the load
are to be checked by an expert prior to re-use following
structural modifications and major repairs to loadbea-
ring components.
An expert is somebody with the training and experience
required to possess specialist knowledge of lifting plat-
forms and who is sufficiently familiar with the pertinent
national work safety regulations, accident prevention
regulations and generally acknowledged rules of engi-
neering (e.g. BG rules, DIN Standards, VDE provisions,
the technical regulations of other European Union
member states or other parties to the agreement on the
European economic area) to be able to check and give
an expert opinion on lifting platforms.
4.3

Inspection log

An inspection log is to be kept as a record of the lifting
platform checks performed. The inspection log book
must contain a report on the test performed prior to
initial commissioning and the regular and exceptional
checks, as well as the applicable certification on (EC)
type testing and the EC declaration of conformity.
The report must include:
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The date and scope of testing with details of any
test items not yet performed
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The results of the test with details of any shortco-
mings established
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An assessment of whether there are any impedi-
ments to start-up or further use
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The details of any follow-up testing required
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The name, address and signature of the person
carrying out the checks
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The acknowledgement and rectification of any
shortcomings found must be confirmed by the plant
operator in the report.
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