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Details of the legal requirements that relate to supply and use of lorry loaders and other hydraulic equipment can be found on www.allmi.co.uk
LOLER (The Lifting Operation and Lifting Equipment Regulations) requires lifting equipment to be thoroughly examined by a competent person:
BS 7121 Part 2 – Recommendations for periodic testing and thorough examination of loader cranes are:
Occasion |
Minimum test and thorough examination |
Before being first taken into service |
Full test (Proof load test of rated capacity 125% at full radius and through the full slewing arc and a thorough examination) |
Annually after being first put into service |
Proof load test of rated capacity 110% at full radius and through the full slewing arc and a thorough examination |
4 years after first being put into service |
Full test |
8 years after first being put into service |
Non-destructive test of structure  |
After each structural repair or component change |
Full test |
When chassis is changed |
Full test |
When crane is removed and refitted |
Full test |
Periodic thorough examinations are also required for the following items: