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The State Council Regulation On The Safe Use And Inspection Of Work Equipment

Original Language Title: Valtioneuvoston asetus työvälineiden turvallisesta käytöstä ja tarkastamisesta

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Council Regulation on the safe use and inspection of work equipment

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In accordance with the decision of the Council of State, which has been presented by the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health, the (2002) Pursuant to:

Chapter 1

General provisions

ARTICLE 1
Scope

This Regulation shall apply to machinery, equipment and other technical equipment and their combination (tool) Legislation on health and safety at work (2002) Of the job.

Chapter 4 of the Regulation also provides for a high level of protection of the protective structure, scaffolding, ladders and rope.

Where the other legislative instrument on safety at work contains provisions derogating from this Regulation on the structure, safe use or inspection of the work equipment, they shall be applied instead of this Regulation.

The placing on the market or use of a technical device for the use of a technical device is laid down in a law on the conformity of certain technical equipment (1016/2004) .

ARTICLE 2
Choking and investing in the tool

The employer must choose a suitable and safe working tool for the work and working conditions in question. The size and strength of the tool must correspond to the requirements of the job. The tool must not be burdensome or burdensome.

When using the tool, account shall be taken of the place and working position of the worker using it and of the ergonomic principles. The tool must be positioned so that it can be used safely. In particular, it must be taken into account that there is sufficient space to use the tool and that the energy or substance used or produced by the tool can be transported safely. The risk of falling, falling and moving must be prevented by mortgages or by other means.

ARTICLE 3
Instructions for use of the tool

The employer shall ensure that the instructions provided by the manufacturer are taken into account in the installation, use, maintenance, inspection and other related activities of the tool.

If the manufacturer's instructions are not sufficient or not available, they shall be supplemented or, where necessary, drawn up with new instructions. Where necessary, an external expert shall be used to draw up the instructions. The instructions shall be kept up to date.

The instructions must be accessible and comprehensible to the workers concerned. Before the start of a new job or work stage, it is necessary to ensure that the employee can follow the instructions.

§ 4
Risk assessment and elimination

The employer must systematically explain and evaluate the safety of the work equipment. In particular, this must be done in the context of changes in production and working methods. The evaluation shall pay attention to the risks posed by the tool and its moving parts, external structure, physical and chemical properties, automatic functions, electricity and other relevant work and conditions of use, and Disadvantages.

If the use of the tool causes danger or harm, the employer must take the necessary measures to eliminate the hazard or the disadvantage immediately. Priority shall be given to the removal of the risk from technical measures related to the construction of the tool or its environment, such as those blocking access to the hazard area or the movement of dangerous parts before the hazard area. If the hazard cannot be removed by technical measures, the safety of the use of the tool should be ensured through guidance, warning devices, safety signs and personal protective equipment.

§ 5
Ensuring proper functioning of the tool

The tool must be kept safe for maintenance and maintenance for the duration of its lifetime. The hazard or harm caused by damage, damage or consumption must be removed. The control system and safety devices must act flawlessly. If the tool has a maintenance book, it shall be kept up to date.

The correct installation and safe operation of the tool should be determined, in particular, before and after the change in service and safety.

The employer shall continuously monitor the operating condition of the tool by means of inspections, tests, measurements and other appropriate means. The inspection and testing of the tool to ensure the proper functioning of the tool shall be carried out by a qualified person familiar with the structure and use of the tool. Where appropriate, an external expert shall be used.

Chapter 5 provides for the establishment of an approved expert and the expert community for the introduction and periodic inspections, as well as the municipal control system.

ARTICLE 6
Characteristics of protection and protective devices

The protective equipment and protective devices of the tool shall be reliably and appropriately protected from the hazard or the risks for which they are installed.

Guards and protective devices shall meet the following requirements:

(1) are robust in structure;

2) do not pose any additional risk;

(3) are not easily removable or unavailable;

(4) located far enough away from the danger zone;

(5) do not unnecessarily restrict the visibility of the instrument of work; and

6) allow the measures referred to in Article 12.

§ 7
Warning devices and markings

The instrument shall include warning devices and warnings and markings necessary to ensure the safety of workers. Warnings and markings must be unambiguous, easy to detect and comprehensible.

§ 8
Control devices and control systems

Control devices shall be located outside the danger areas, with the exception of those controls that are necessary for use in the hazard area. In this case, other measures shall be taken to ensure that their use does not constitute a hazard. Control devices must be protected in such a way that their unintended use is not possible.

The controls on the safety of the tool shall be clearly visible and recognisable and shall be appropriately marked.

Control systems shall be reliable and shall, as far as possible, be ensured in such a way that their failure or change in the energy situation does not constitute a hazard. They shall be selected taking into account any deficiencies, disturbances and limitations likely to occur under the intended use conditions.

§ 9
Launch of the tool

It must not be possible to start an instrument other than by knowingly using a dedicated control device.

Paragraph 1 shall not apply to reactivation or change in the mode of operation resulting from the normal period of operation of the automatic machinery.

Before the tool is started, the operator must be able to ascertain from the control position that there is no one in the danger areas. If this is not possible, the system shall automatically provide a reliable and audible warning signal in advance, or a warning signal which is visible or otherwise detectable before the instrument is activated. In such cases, the worker must have sufficient time to leave the danger zone or to avoid the risks arising from the start or stop of the work equipment.

ARTICLE 10
Stopping of the tool and emergency stop

The tool must have a control device to stop it completely and safely.

Each workstation must be equipped with a stop device by which the tool or all work equipment can be stopped in a safe space. The stopping device must have a primary position in relation to the starting devices. When the tool or hazardous parts of it have stopped, the energy supply to the equipment in question must be stopped.

Depending on the potential and the hazards associated with the tool and its normal stop time, the tool must be equipped with an emergency stop device.

ARTICLE 11
Separation of energy source

The tool must be equipped with clearly identifiable and, if necessary, interlocking devices to distinguish it from all energy sources. After interruption of the energy supply, the energy stored in the tool shall be capable of being removed without any risk.

ARTICLE 12
Maintenance work safety

In the installation, maintenance, repair and other maintenance work of the tool, the employer shall ensure that:

(1) the worker has received adequate knowledge, education and guidance in the specific circumstances;

(2) where appropriate, the employer's representatives responsible for the work have accepted the work to be carried out and have authorised the start of work;

(3) in the workplace the arrangements and measurements necessary for the safety of work have been made;

(4) the pressure and flow of gas and liquids causing danger has been cut;

(5) the electrical voltage has been cut;

(6) the burden is ensured so that the failure of the lifting device does not present any risk;

(7) Whereas the establishment of work equipment to be corrected has been prevented in a reliable way during repair work when the worker is in the danger zone;

(8) the tools to be used are fit and fit for purpose;

(9) it is ensured that there is no risk of lack of oxygen or hazardous substances when working in containers or enclosed spaces;

(10) use appropriate personal protective equipment, equipment and other equipment;

(11) sufficient care has been taken of the seriousness of the scaffolding, the working levels and the ladder and the load capacity; and

12) unnecessary access to the hazard area has been blocked.

Where the work referred to in paragraph 1 is necessary to carry out the work of the instrument, written instructions must be made. The instructions must include appropriate protective measures or a way of doing work outside the danger zone. Where possible, the work must be done without removing the guard or the protective device.

ARTICLE 13
Weather conditions

The employer must provide a high level of work and the impact of the weather on the use of the tool in such a way that wind conditions, freezing of work equipment, water or snowfall, lightning or other weather conditions do not endanger the safety and health of workers.

The work referred to in paragraph 1 shall be suspended if the weather conditions deteriorate in such a way as to jeopardise the safety of the worker.

ARTICLE 14 (9.12.2010/11)
Specific qualification requirements

The driver of a vehicle with a lifting capacity of more than 5 tonnes and the driver of the tower crane shall have an appropriate professional qualification or an appropriate part of it.

If the loading torque of the loading crane is more than 25 tonnes and is intended mainly for purposes other than the loading of the vehicle, its driver must have an appropriate professional qualification or an appropriate part of it.

The driver of the Truk and the passenger crane must have the written authorisation of the employer. Before issuing the authorisation, the employer shall ensure that the driver has sufficient skills and skills to use the work equipment safely.

The Regional Administrative Agency may, for specific reasons, authorise the use by the workplace of a particular crane as a driver of a person who is not qualified in accordance with point (1) or (2) if he/she has demonstrated the capacity and the skills and the skills of the workers. Security is secure.

Chapter 2

Additional requirements for mobile work equipment

§ 15
Safety of mobile work equipment

The rolling tool must be such as to minimise the risk to its driver or to any worker on board. This also applies to the risk of contact with the wheels of the tool or the yard chains. If work is carried out during transport, the speed of driving must be adjusted accordingly.

In a moving tool which may pose a risk to the worker when moving, there must be:

(1) equipment to prevent unauthorised activation;

(2) equipment that mitigated the consequences of a possible impact of the tool;

(3) braking and stopping devices; where security so requires, the tool must be able to be stopped by means of an easily accessible or automatically operated auxiliary device if the actual device is malfunctioning;

(4) additional visibility equipment if the visibility of the driver's seat is not sufficient to ensure the safety of the work;

(5) lighting equipment suitable for work if the tool is used in the dark; and

(6) fire protection equipment, where the working medium, its use or the load is associated with the risk of fire, unless they are sufficiently close to the place of use.

If a remote-controlled working tool at its normal disposal can collide with an employee or worker, the tool shall be equipped with a collision and compression with protective equipment, unless there are other appropriate means to control the risk Equipment. The remote control tool must stop automatically from the control area.

ARTICLE 16
Protection against falls and falling objects

The risk arising from the collapse of the working tool to be carried by the worker shall be prevented by a safety cab, a protective structure or any other equivalent device:

(1) prevent a tool from falling more than on its side; or

2) ensure that there is sufficient space around the worker in case the tool falls or goes around.

If necessary, a safety-belt or other similar structure shall be fitted with the driver's seat in the event of a rollover.

Where the carriage of the goods or other objects may damage the driver or any other person involved, the tool shall, as far as possible, be equipped with a protective structure capable of providing adequate security.

§ 17
Control requirements

The excavating excavator, the excavator, the tractor and the forestry machinery must be fitted with a driver's protective control cab.

If the instrument referred to in paragraph 1, or other work equipment equipped with a flight deck, is driven on the ice, in the gut or on any other similar immersion platform, the cab shall be equipped with an emergency exit in a different direction from the normal exit.

The tractor seat in the load-operated tractor must be translated in the direction of the load controls and the working area.

Paragraph 1 shall not apply to a tractor with an engine power of not more than 30 kW.

The driver's cab is provided for in Article 23 (1) (3).

ARTICLE 18
Security of energy transfer equipment

If unintentional lugging of energy transfer equipment between the moving tool and its accessories or towing devices can pose a particular risk, the tool must be fitted or amended to ensure that energy transfer equipment Inhibited. If there is no blocking of the lock, the danger must be reliably combated.

Energy transfer equipment in a rolling tool shall be fixed so that they do not reach the ground.

§ 19
Protection from exhaust gas

The mobile device used in the internal combustion engine shall not be used unless adequate access to the worker's health and safety in the area of employment is ensured.

Chapter 3

Additional requirements for lifting equipment

§ 20
Design and selection of lifting equipment

In the design and selection of lifting equipment, there are:

(1) ensure that withdrawals are carefully planned so that withdrawals can be carried out without compromising the safety of the worker; in particular, care must be taken to ensure that there is no unnecessary movement under the burden or in the danger area during the withdrawal;

(2) select a lifting device suitable for the intended purpose and an adequate lifting device;

(3) ensure that sufficient space is available to carry out the lifting;

(4) ensure the safe positioning of the lifting device on a channel and on a smooth running and lift platform, so that the lifting device cannot rise, fall or move uncontrollably;

(5) select, where appropriate, lifting accessories suitable for the purpose of lifting the burden;

(6) ensure that there is sufficient visibility at the place of use of the lifting device; where the visibility of the lifting device from the driver's seat to any of the business direction is limited, the employer shall ensure that the lifting device is: A signalling system for movements, unless other measures are taken to ensure safe working;

(7) draw up a drawing work plan to ensure coordination of activities if the burden must be increased at the same time by two or more lifting equipment; and

(8) take appropriate measures to avoid collisions between the components or parts of lifting equipment where two lifting devices or more lifting equipment are installed or put up to work in such a way that their areas of activity are: Overlap.

If, during the lifting, it is necessary to work under the burden or in the hazard area, the safety of the worker must be assured.

Paragraphs 1 and 2 shall also apply to withdrawals, including the lifting of persons and transfers and transport by means of lifting equipment. (9.12.2010/11)

ARTICLE 21
Use of lifting equipment

A lifting device shall be used with special care and care and shall ensure that the lifting is carried out in a safe manner as planned.

The use and conditions of use of lifting equipment must correspond to the design criteria specified by the manufacturer. The maximum permissible load for lifting equipment shall not be exceeded.

A lifting device with a maximum permissible load of 1 000 kg or more, or at least 40 000 Nm, shall be equipped with an overload device.

The strength and severity of the lifting device shall be ensured taking into account, in particular, the stress of loading and the erection and mounting points caused by the lifting of burdens.

At the start of the shift it is necessary to ensure adequate support for the lifting device and to test the safety and control devices of the lifting device.

When lifting the packaging, account should be taken of the markings on the packaging. If not, the safety of the lifting shall otherwise be ensured before the start of the work.

§ 22
Labelling of lifting apparatus and its accessories

The lifting apparatus shall clearly display its maximum load and, if necessary, a load plate indicating the maximum permissible load for the different operating phases of the machinery.

Appendices to be used for lifting must be labelled as necessary for safe use.

A lifting device which is not intended for lifting persons shall be marked with a clear indication of the lifting of persons if there is a risk that it may be used for this purpose.

ARTICLE 23
Additional requirements for a crane

In addition to the provisions of Articles 21 and 22, there are:

(1) the burden of the crane must be carried out with due care to prevent the loss or degradation of the burden; if the worker secures or displaces the burden, the work shall be organised in such a way as to maintain the control of the crane directly or indirectly; The risk of loss of lifting, uncontrollable fall or unintentional detachment shall be minimised;

(2) the positioning of the crane and the visibility of the site shall take into account the requirements of safe use;

(3) a crane must have an appropriate cab if the crane's structure, use or conditions of work are such that no other means of steering the crane can be arranged without endangering safety and health;

(4) the steering positions of the crane must be safe, firm and appropriate; the steering position of the crane must be capable of easily and uniquely monitoring the functions of the crane and, where applicable, the load compartment; when the steering position of the crane cannot be In the event of a withdrawal, adequate monitoring of the burden shall be used, the appropriate means of assistance or the signalling device; and

(5) safe means of transport and appropriate maintenance levels and facilities for the regular maintenance of a crane.

The service level to be transferred to the crane should only be used when the size, structure or layout of the lifting apparatus is such that no fixed access road or level can reasonably be required and specific measures have been taken to ensure safety. The maintenance level must be at the workplace or, where appropriate, readily available.

If, as a result of the interruption of the energy supply, the crane cannot support the burden, access to the danger zone must be prevented.

§ 24
Lifting accessories

The condition and labelling of the lifting accessory shall be ensured before the lifting accessory is used.

A lifting accessory which does not indicate the maximum permissible load shall not be used.

The lifting accessories must be kept in such a way that they are not damaged or damaged.

The damaged lifting accessory shall not be used.

The lifting accessories must be attached to the burden of lifting points or other means to ensure that the burden can be lifted safely.

ARTICLE 25 (9.12.2010/11)
People's purchases

The raising of persons is permitted under Chapter 3a, with the exception of the personal lifting device manufactured for that purpose.

In the personal lift of the telescope and the articulated link, the worker shall use personal falls.

Prior to the start of the hang-up, the possibilities and means of anchorage of support ropes and the investments of the ropes must be cleared. The validity of the attachment to the building or any other structure shall be demonstrated reliably.

Chapter 3a (9.12.2010/11)

The use of a crane and a forklift truck for personal lifts

§ 25a (9.12.2010/11)
Derogation from the use of the lifting device

Exceptionally, if the use of a device or other equivalent working method for lifting persons is not appropriate or safe, it may, exceptionally, be used for the withdrawal of persons A crane or a forklift moving through its own power machine, under the additional conditions laid down in this Chapter.

§ 25b (9.12.2010/11)
Requirements for the crane and forklift used

The crane used for lifting persons and the forklift must be safe and safe to use. The maximum permissible load of the crane shall be at least twice the size of the forklift and at least five times the weight of the lifting load.

The lifting and landing movement of the crane shall not exceed 0,5 m per second and a forklift not exceeding 0,3 m per second.

The load-bearing cylinders shall be equipped with a safety device which, when the pressure of the pressure or the tube is broken, prevents the uncontrollable movement of the beam and the dangerous landing of the beam. In the case of a disturbance or failure in hydraulics, there must be a safety device to prevent the loss of a crane from falling or to limit the speed of descent to be sufficiently slow.

§ 25c (9.12.2010/11)
Requirements for the purchase of a person

The basket of persons should be designed and prepared for personal lifts.

The crane or forklift of the Nostobasket attachment must be reliable. In the loading cranes, the lifting basket shall be attached to the lifting beam. In the case of a crane, it shall be secured by means of a separate lifting machinery or a safety device, unless a crane is involved, which is not capable of being subjected to a high weight or other structural reason Separate lifting machinery or protective device. In such a case, the purchase of the crane is subject to the condition that the lifting and rope machinery of the crane is so reliable that there is no risk of falling off the crane. (29.11.2010)

There must be safe access to the basket. If necessary, there shall be steps and handholds for the increase in the basket and the bodywork. The bodywork shall bear the marked anchorages for the attachment of personal fall protectors. The selection and use of the protective equipment shall be specified separately.

The lifting height of the crane and the lifting height of the lifting height above six metres must be the emergency stop.

The basket shall bear a clear indication of the maximum permissible load and number of the lifting bodywork.

Article 25d (9.12.2010/11)
Requirements for Nostok work

If there is no continuous visual contact between the driver and the person working in the crane, communication shall be ensured by means of communication. The tower of the tower shall then be equipped with a crane camera equipment. The channels of the radio call used for the control of the work are to be closed to other radio traffic.

The body or the forklift shall not be allowed to raise any other load during the lift. However, in the case of a person's purchase, you may be accompanied by your personal work equipment and equipment which does not pose a risk to the safety of the lifting.

The support legs of the vehicle and the loading crane shall be in the position of support.

If there is a person in the crane, the forklift may be moved on the chassis only when the lifting basket is in the lower position. However, in so far as it is necessary to ensure that the work is appropriate or safe, a forklift can be transferred to a limited extent at the top if it can be ensured that the person in the basket cannot fall during the transfer, In the case of compressions or other hazards. The basket shall not be raised or dismissed with the bodywork above, unless it is necessary for the safe conduct of the work.

Article 25e (9.12.2010/11)
Requirements for the driver

Before starting the lifting, the driver shall check the lifting bodywork and the safe operation condition of the lifting device.

During lifting, the driver shall be in the cab of the crane and the forklift or in the immediate vicinity of the controls. He must constantly monitor the movement of the body.

To the extent that the driver is not subject to the specific competence provided for in Article 14, he shall have a written authorisation for the use of the crane as referred to in this Chapter.

Article 25f (9.12.2010/11)
Ensuring the proper functioning of the lifting apparatus and the lifting body

The employer shall check and ensure the severity and safety of the forklift of the forklift used before the first entry into service and safety. The inspection shall be renewed at least one year from the previous inspection.

The employer shall check the identification card and ensure the lifting of the lifting bodywork before the first entry into service and safety. The inspection shall be renewed at least one year from the previous inspection.

Chapter 4

Safety requirements for high-performing work

§ 26
Anti-fall protection structures

The design and strength of the protective structures and equipment to prevent falls shall be such as to prevent or stop the fall as far as possible. The protection structures of the rails and of other generally impacted falls shall be uniform, except for the points on the ladder or staircase.

If the work requires the temporary removal of the protective structure or the device to prevent falls, effective replacement protective measures shall be used. The work must not be carried out until these safeguards have been implemented. The protective structure or appliance must be returned to its seat as soon as the work in question is terminated or interrupted.

§ 27
Guidelines, calculations and plans for the test

If the instructions for use and unloading of scaffolding deviate from the manufacturer's instructions or are not based on the strength and stability calculations, the employer shall ensure that the necessary calculations are carried out, unless the scaffolding is established and safe. Shall be established in accordance with the vertical.

In accordance with the requirements of the structure of the structure and the work of the undertaking, it is necessary to draw up a plan for erection, operation and dismantling of the scaffold. The master of the plan shall have the necessary qualifications. The plan may be general supplemented by information on the specific characteristics of the scaffolding.

ARTICLE 28
Telin characteristics

Teline levels and means of transport shall be of sufficient safety, stiffness and sexibility during use and transfer and in all stages of assembly and dismantling of the scaffold.

The risk of lubricant aid must be combated either by attaching a device to the aid surface or by any other equally effective means, and the surface of the canal must be sufficiently sustainable. It is necessary to ensure that the level of seismality in Telinee is observed. The movement of wheeled scaffolding in those works must be prevented by appropriate equipment.

The levels, shape and composition of the test shall be such that they are suitable for the nature of the work and withstand the load required, and that it is safe to work and to move. Telin levels shall be installed in such a way that the parts of the scaffolding are not allowed to move in normal use. Unprotected gaps shall not be allowed between the components and the protective structures and equipment which prevent the vertical falls.

§ 29
Tine erection, dismantling and alteration

Telin shall be erected, dismantled and amended only by an employee who has been given special guidance and instructions on the following:

1. Setting up, dismantling and amending the scaffolding as planned;

(2) safety during the erection, dismantling or modification of the scaffolding;

(3) measures to prevent the risk of persons or objects falling;

(4) security measures related to changes in the safety conditions of the scaffolding;

(5) permitted loads; and

(6) any potential hazards associated with erection, dismantling or modification.

The person leading the work and the workers concerned shall have the manufacturer's instructions or the layout of the assembly and landing plan.

When establishing, dismantling or amending the scaffolding, or part thereof, it shall be marked by means of prohibition and warning, as specified separately, and access to a dangerous area shall be closed with appropriate obstacles.

ARTICLE 30
Use and placement of ladders

The ladder must be used in such a way as to ensure that workers are kept safe and secure at all times. The carrying of the load shall not prevent the holding of the safe product from the ladder. Witch ladders must not be used as a working vessel.

The ladder shall be positioned so that they are stable during use. Transferable ladders must be on a stable, durable, suitable size and non-mobile platform to ensure that the poles remain horizontal. The dependants shall be secured safely and with the exception of rope ladders, so that they do not move and do not swing.

The fall of the ladder and the falling of the feet shall be prevented by attaching the upper or lower part of the ladder, using snow-blocking devices or other equally effective measures. The ladder must be so high that they range sufficiently above the level to be reached, unless other measures can guarantee a guarantee. Locked multiple ladders and continuous ladders shall be used in such a way that the strength and durability of the steps, restrictions, joints and locators are maintained under conditions of use and that the components do not move in relation to each other. Wheeled ladders shall be placed in a non-moving position before they rise.

ARTICLE 31
Depletion and working on ropes

The only way to move and work on the ropes is under conditions in which the risk of working and assessing the risks of work shows that work can be done safely and where the use of other, safer work equipment is not justified. Depending on the hazards of the work, and in particular the duration of work and the ergonomic requirements, a seat with appropriate additional equipment shall be used.

When moving and working on ropes, the following requirements shall be met:

(1) the system shall contain at least two specific rope-mounted ropes, one of which shall be used for embarkation, calculation and support (working rope) and the second means of assurance ('confirmatory rope ');

(2) workers shall have the appropriate security harness which they must use and shall be connected to the navigation rope with the harness;

(3) there must be security mechanisms for embarkation and landing, and a self-locking mechanism to prevent the worker from falling, even if he loses control of his movements; the navigation rope shall be equipped with: A rolling fall device which moves with the worker;

(4) the work equipment and other articles used by the worker shall be affilled to the worker's safety harness or to the seat or shall be attached in another suitable manner;

(5) the work must be designed and properly monitored so that the worker can be saved immediately in an emergency; and

(6) the worker must be provided with appropriate guidance and guidance, including, in particular, rescue procedures.

One rope can move and work only in exceptional circumstances where the use of the second rope, according to the analysis and assessment of the hazards of the work, would increase the risk of work. In this case, the security of the work must be ensured by appropriate measures.

Chapter 5

Recruitment and periodical checks and control system

ARTICLE 32
General provisions on introduction and periodic inspections

The employer shall ensure that, in addition to what is provided for in Article 5, an accredited expert or an expert body shall carry out the work equipment specified in the Annex in order to ensure their proper installation and safe operation. The introduction audit or periodic inspection.

The scope of the audit and the methods of inspection depend on the instrument and its use and on the control system used.

The tool referred to in the Annex shall not be used in the work if the inspection has not been properly carried out.

§ 33
Implementation audit

The introduction check shall be carried out before the introduction of a change in the first or the safety of the tool, or a new post-installation, or if the device is reintroduced for a long period of time.

The introduction check ensures that the tool is correctly installed in accordance with the instructions set out in Article 3, taking into account the intended use of the tool, the appropriateness of its means of transport and of the management levels, and the correct management and safety equipment. Action.

The lifting apparatus shall, where appropriate, be subjected to the test load to ensure the strength and severity of the structures.

§ 34
Fixed-term

The periodic inspection shall be carried out at intervals of one year after the first deployment inspection or, unless the instrument is subject to an audit, every year from the time when the employer took over the tool. However, in the case of the tower stainers, the interval between inspections is two years.

The scope of the audit may be extended if the use of the tool is limited and the conditions in particular are particularly burdensome. The audit interval shall be correspondingly shortened if the use of the tool or conditions of use are, in particular, a burden on the operational condition of the tool, or if there is another particularly important reason for ensuring safe operation.

The instrument shall, to the extent necessary, also be checked when it has been used for the safety of its structure as a result of an accident or serious incident or where it has been exposed to exceptional security Conditions.

A periodic inspection shall ensure the operational condition of the tool by checking, in particular, that there is no risk of ageing, fatigue, wear, corrosion or damage to the work equipment or materials. Where appropriate, non-destructive methods of inspection shall be used.

In the case of an inspection, a necessary test drive shall be carried out at one-year intervals and the associated test operation with the maximum permissible load every four years. However, the test should always be carried out during the periodic inspection of the lifting equipment, the overload causing the risk of collapse.

ARTICLE 35
Basic periodic inspection

In addition to the periodic inspection referred to in Article 34, a lifting device shall be subject to a thorough periodic inspection when approaching the design limits of the lifting device specified by the manufacturer, or if they are not known, at the latest 10 years After the first introduction.

When assessing the timing of periodic periodic inspections, account shall be taken of the inclination of the use of the lifting device, the damage identified during the periodic inspections and the corrections made and the type-types that may occur in the lifting device.

In the case of an in-depth examination, it shall be necessary to dismantle the safety-relevant assembly parts which are not otherwise reliably possible to verify the proper functioning of the operation. The use of non-destructive methods of inspection shall be used.

§ 36
Fixed-term checks as part of the control system

The employer may replace periodical checks by means of a management control system approved by the Community of experts, provided that it has an effect equivalent to periodic inspections. The expert community shall evaluate at least every three years the functioning of the control system.

A written description of the maintenance system must be made available in the workplace. It shall include the monitoring methods and instruments provided for in Article 5, as well as maintenance measures for each working instrument within its scope and the tasks, responsibilities and qualifications of the persons involved in the operation of the system. This should be reflected in the measures taken. The amount, content and timing of the measures shall take into account the information obtained from the risks, use and controls of the subject.

ARTICLE 37
Operators for introduction and periodic inspections

The implementation of the work instrument referred to in the Annex shall be the subject of a law on the qualification of conformity assessment services (920/2005) Shall be qualified by an expert body or an independent expert approved by a certification body recognised by the evaluating body. The expert community or expert shall, where appropriate, present a certificate of competence and a written description of its methods of verification.

The recruitment and periodic inspection service shall be a person familiar with the structure, use, inspection requirements and the manufacturer's instructions, capable of detecting any defects and deficiencies of the tool. On the basis of safety technical considerations, the verifier shall be able to assess the effects of defects and deficiencies identified in the instrument on safety at work. Where appropriate, the inspection service shall use expert advice, in particular on the use of the substance in the use of non-destructive control methods and in the assessment of the hazards of electricity.

An operator shall be provided with an opportunity to take part in the inspection if possible, or, if not, to the principal user of the lifting device and, if not, the other user.

ARTICLE 38
Inspection protocol and inspection marking

There shall be a record of inspections showing the conduct of the inspection. It shall include observations on defects and imperfections affecting the safety of the tool, and the necessary instructions to correct and eliminate them. It should also include an auditor's assessment as the next periodic inspection or a thorough periodic inspection must be carried out and, in particular, clarified. The date of the last full inspection shall be entered in the minutes.

The records shall be kept for the lifetime of the tool. The last protocol must be available at the workplace.

The inspection or maintenance system shall be imprinted on the tool.

Chapter 6

Entry into force

ARTICLE 39
Entry and transitional provisions

This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 January 2009.

This Regulation repeals:

1) the decision of the Council of State of 17 December 1980 on the construction lifts and the inspection of persons used for the carriage of passengers (982/1980) Articles 6 to 13, as referred to in Article 8 and Article 9 of the Council Decision of 919/1988;

2) Decision of the Council of Ministers of 21 October 1982 on the application of the law on safety at work and their inspection (19/09/1982) With its subsequent modifications;

3) the decision of the State Council of 4 September 1997 on the application of the Safety and Health Act to the bolt-pists and their inspection (182/1997) Articles 5 to 7 and 8:

(4) State council decision of 25 November 1998 on the purchase, safe use and inspection of machinery and other working equipment used in work (186/1998) With its subsequent modifications.

Article 21 (3) shall not apply to a lifting apparatus introduced before 1 September 1990.

Any person who, at the time of entry into force of the Regulation, is qualified to carry out the introduction and periodic inspections referred to in Article 32 (1) shall be entitled to do so until 31 December 2013 if the inspections are carried out in accordance with The Council Regulation on safety at work (633/2004) And in other cases until 31 December 2011. (22/09/1051)

Derogation authorisations and other decisions adopted pursuant to a decision of the Council of Ministers shall be without prejudice to this Regulation.

Entry into force and application of amending acts:

9.12.2010/11:

This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 January 2011.

Council Directive 95/63 EC, OJ L 335, 30.12.1995, p. 28

22.9.2011/105:

This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 November 2011.

29.11.2012/1091:

This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 January 2013.