RD802 – In-Service Inspection & Certification, Proof Load Testing of Lifting Equipment Rossendale Group Ellesmere Port., Portside North, Merseyton Road, Ellesmere Port, CH65 2HQ, UK T: +44(0)151 355 5091 Rossendale Group Lincoln, Roman Way, Gateway Park, South Hykeham, Lincoln, LN6 9UH, UK T: +44(0) 1522 693423 Rossendale Group West Mids, Wolverhampton Science Park, WV10 9RU T: +44(0) 1902 287060

PROOF LOAD TESTING

& CERTIFICATION

by Rossendale Group

a LEEA accredited, ISO9001 approved certification centre

PROOF LOAD TESTING OF LIFTING

EQUIPMENT Fulfils Requirements of –

Product standards which require proof load testing and certification of equipment before first use.

The Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER)

Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER)

Aimed at Manufacturers, installers, employers and operators of

lifting equipment who have responsibilities under LOLER.

PUWER and general health & safety legislation.

Certification For every item examined, a Report of Thorough

Examination and/or Test

Certificate is issued,

conforming to LOLER.

SafeCert View, print and manage

certificates on the free

SafeCert secure on-line

portal.

SafeCert App View the test status of the

barcoded item and its latest

certificate on the free

SafeCert App (iPhone or

Android).

RD802 – In-Service Inspection & Certification, Proof Load Testing of Lifting Equipment Rossendale Group Ellesmere Port., Portside North, Merseyton Road, Ellesmere Port, CH65 2HQ, UK T: +44(0)151 355 5091 Rossendale Group Lincoln, Roman Way, Gateway Park, South Hykeham, Lincoln, LN6 9UH, UK T: +44(0) 1522 693423 Rossendale Group West Mids, Wolverhampton Science Park, WV10 9RU T: +44(0) 1902 287060

Labelling Part of the certification

process involves ensuring

that correct SWL and ID

mark labelling is in place.

We advise and where

appropriate label accordingly.

Defects Defective items are tagged and quarantined as agreed. A

defect report is emailed to the client’s representative and

a hard copy left on site.

Recertification Generally, equipment is re-examined and certified every 6

months. Overhead lifting machines can be re-examined

every 12 months.

Location This service is offered at all UK locations or at our test

centres at Ellesmere Port, Lincoln and Wolverhampton.

Safety All work is risk assessed. PPE and access requirements

are agreed with the client.

Records Test certificates are held on SafeCert indefinitely, allowing

you to access them from anywhere at any time in the

future.

Insurance Testing work carried out by Rossendale Group is covered

by our Public/Products Liability and Professional

Indemnity insurance policy which provides cover should a

failure in the test or certification lead to losses for the

client. Full insurance details are available on request.