IN THE CASE OF COMMERCIAL LIFTS WHAT ARE THE LEGAL OBLIGATIONS REGARDING CERTIFICATION OF LIFTS?
The owner or occupier shall ensure that as provided in the Factories (Hoists and Lifts) Regulations 1964 (as amended):· The lift shall be of good mechanical construction, of sound material and adequate strength and properly maintained, · It should be thoroughly examined by a competent person at least once in every period of six (6) months. In the case of continuous lift or of a lift not connected to mechanical power, this has to be examined at least once in every period of every period of twelve (12) months, · A copy of the report must be sent to the Chief Executive Officer of the Occupational Health and Safety Authority within 28 days of completion of the examination, · All repairs, renewals or alterations listed by the examining competent person shall be affected within the timeframe stipulated in the report issued by examined person.
