Supplementary tests
During a thorough examination, the LOLER engineer might ask for extra tests on your lift. These are called supplementary tests. The goal of these supplementary tests is to ensure the lift is completely safe to use. They help confirm that every aspect of the lift works as it should, supporting the overall safety check.
These extra tests are important because they ensure your lift is safe for use. Without them, the LOLER engineer might not approve your lift for use, meaning it could be temporarily out of service.
It's important to do these tests quickly. They're not just additional bureaucracy; they're essential for keeping your lift safe for everyone.
If you'd like to book in a supplementary test, please contact our team.
Depending on the test that is required, we may need to survey your equipment before the supplementary test is carried out. Our surveys are free, so if you don't want to proceed after the survey it is not a problem.
The types of supplementary tests
Here are the many different types of supplementary tests that may be called for by your LOLER engineer:
A.1 Earth Continuity.
A.2 Electric Safety Devices.
A.3 Terminal Speed Reduction Systems.
A.4 Landing Door Interlocks.
A.5 Lift Machine
A.6 Safety Gear System.
A.7 Devices to prevent overspeed of the ascending lift carrier.
A.8 Unintended Carrier Movement Protection (UCMP)
A.9 Energy Dissipation Buffers.
A.10 Suspension System.
A.11 Car Overload Detection Warning Devices.
A.12 Hydraulic System.
A.13 Anti-creep Devices.
A.14 Low Pressure Detection Devices.
A.15 Traction, Brake, and Levelling.
A.16 Car/Counterweight Balance.
A.17 Automatic Power Operated Doors.
A.18 Other; This list is non exhaustive. Where there are components or functions which cannot readily be tested as part of the thorough examination, the LOLER engineer should call for supplementary testing of these components or functions.
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