LIFTING EQUIPMENT AND LIFTING ACCESSORIES
Recognizing the critical role of lifting equipment in citizens’ daily lives and, consequently, the economy, as a result of their direct or indirect dependence on various economic activities such as construction, vehicle repair and maintenance, loading – unloading – handling of goods, removals, and warehouse operation, CyCert expanded the activities of its Technical Sector by offering initial and periodic inspections. CyCert has partnered with an accredited body with specialised knowledge and years of experience in the field to conduct lifting equipment inspections.
Cyprus regulation R.A.A.153/2021 is intended to promote the safe operation, initial and periodic inspection, testing, and maintenance of lifting equipment and lifting accessories.
Lifting machines have been classified according to their risk level in accordance with regulation R.A.A.153/2021, and the frequency of inspections has been determined as shown in the table below:
| FREQUENCE OF LIFTING EQUIPMENT AND LIFTING ACCESSORIES | ||
| Lifting Category (Risk) | Initial Inspection Type AA | Periodical Inspection Type A & B |
| VERY HIGH RISK | Immediately after installation and before use.
For a new lifting machine that is legally placed on the European Union market for the first time and has not been used again, at the latest within one year of its operation | Type A: Every 2 years Type B: Every year |
| HIGH RISK | At the latest within 1 year from the start of operation | Type A: Every 4 years Type B: Every 2 years |
| MEDIUM RISK | At the latest within 2 years from the start of operation | Type A: Every 5 years Type B: Every 2 ½ years |
| LOW RISK | At the latest within 2 years from the start of operation | Type A: Not foreseen Type B: Every 5 years |
| LIFTING ACCESSORIES | Same time as the lifting equipment in which it is used | Type A & B Control program prepared by the authorized lifting machine inspector |
Type A: Periodic inspection period with test (after initial inspection) Type B: Periodic inspection period without testing (after periodic inspection) | ||
The inspection and certification process for the proper and safe operation of lifting equipment and lifting accessories includes the following:
- Inspect the maintenance / inspection manual, operating instructions, and certificates of previous inspections, among other things.
- Compliance with labelling and safety requirements
- Mechanical and electrical component inspection.
- Functional control in the presence or absence of loads.
- Functional control of all safety systems / mechanisms.
- Prepares audit report containing all findings / nonconformities.
After passing the inspection, the lifting equipment and lifting accessories are deemed suitable and safe for use for the duration of the certificate’s validity period, provided that they are maintained regularly, the safety condition and operation of the safety devices are in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, and the lifting machine is not assembled, converted, or seriously repaired.
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