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4.
Obligations of the plant
operator
4.1
Operationofliftingplatforms
In Germany, the use of lifting platforms is governed by
the mandatory "Employers' liability insurance associa-
tion regulations on health and work safety as defined in
BGR 500 Section 2.10". In all other countries, the ap-
plicable national regulations, laws and directives must
be observed.
4.�
Checkingofliftingplatforms
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
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JT/T 155-2004 automobile lift
The checks are to be organized by the user of the lifting
platform. The user is responsible for appointing an ex-
pert or qualified person to perform checking. It must be
ensured that the person chosen satisfies the require-
ments 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
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4.�.1
Scopeofchecking
Regular checking essentially involves performing a visu-
al inspection and a functional test. This includes check-
ing 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.�.�
Regularchecking
After initial commissioning, lifting platforms are to be
checked by a
qualified person
at intervals of not longer
than one year.
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 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 in the
European economic area) to be able to
assess
the safe
operating condition of lifting platforms.
4.�.�
Exceptionalchecking
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 loadbear-
ing 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 mem-
ber states or other parties to the agreement on the Eu-
ropean economic area) to be able to check and
give an
expert opinion
on lifting platforms.
