Lift inspection

This course is aimed at Engineer Surveyors undergoing training for the periodic thorough examination of lifts.

Description

Aim

Enable Engineer Surveyors to complete the course of a high level of theoretical and practical instruction on lift theory and thorough examinations.

Objectives

By the end of the course you will be able to:

Apply safe working practices and procedures in a lift environment to the current legislative standards and guidance.
Discuss the safety, legal and regulatory documentation relevant to lift inspections.
Identify different sheave profiles and their operational characteristics
Identify the discard criteria for ropes including identification of various problem areas
Identify safety gear operation, brakes and unintended movement of the lift and areas of malfunction
State the need and how to test low pressure detection on hydraulic lifts
State the need and how to assess run-by and over-travel on lifts
State the need for doors and door locks and how to assess their safe operation
Define the term competent person in accordance with LOLER.
Carry out lift inspections on various lift installations in accordance with LOLER and SAFed.
Describe the basic theory of control systems including, circuit diagrams, basic fault finding and resets.
State the need for thorough examinations of lifts
Carry out thorough examinations on selected lifts in accordance with LOLER and SAFed

Additional information

The course combines formal classroom instruction with individual practice of the procedure and a written test. Overalls and hardhats will be required.

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