PART 9: FUNCTIONS OF EQUIPMENT INSPECTORS AND INSPECTION BODIES

9.1 Functions

(1) The functions of an equipment inspector are to:

(a) carry out equipment inspections on behalf of an inspection body. If it is a new crane, all documentation, including the design verification, shall be checked

(b) make recommendations to the inspection body relating to the issue, renewal, suspension, or cancellation of certificates of inspection

(c) consider whether further inspection is required, in which case a Non Destructive Testing ("NDT") inspection may be needed. It must be carried out by an NDT company that is accredited for that particular type of inspection, and the report must be endorsed by the company to identify the accreditation

(d) recommend to the inspection body that the Secretary be advised of any equipment considered so unsafe that a certificate of inspection has been declined, cancelled or suspended

(e) formally advise their clients and the Department of Labour of cases where appropriate corrective action has not been taken following a matter specified in a written report.

(2) An equipment inspector must inform the manufacturer or controller, as the case requires, of:

(a) safety issues relating to the equipment

(b) the action, if any, required to make the equipment safe.

(3) A proof load test must be carried out and witnessed by an equipment inspector at the first inspection unless the manufacturer specifies it is impractical to do so.

9.2 Inspections

It is recommended that at all in-service inspections, the operation, maintenance and repair records be checked.