LOLER Inspections for Foundries

You would expect to find a Compressed Air System with pressure vessels/air receivers on-site, and any pressure vessel in the system above 250 Bar/Litres must be assessed. LOLER inspections for foundries ensure compliance, with a Written Scheme of Examination produced to meet the Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000 and Statutory Certification aligned with the Written Scheme.

Hot Water Heating/Supply Systems if under 100⁰C operating pressure will be exempt from the PSSR and are non-statutory but are required to be inspected annually.

Under LOLER Inspections for foundries, typical types of plant that could be found on-site would be Fork Lift Trucks, Pallet Trucks, Overhead Travelling Cranes, Goods Lifts, Runway Tracks, Chain Blocks and Lifting Tackle, Slings etc.

If the work carried out on-site generates Dust or Fume then COSHH Regulations will apply and the use of a Local Exhaust Ventilation Plant will be required to control substances hazardous to health, this equipment requires statutory examination at specified frequencies.

PUWER covers any work equipment that is provided for use at work. Examples are Power Presses, machinery and guarding, start/stop buttons, motors, pumps, hand-held tools, and equipment.

Electrical Testing and Inspection covers Electrical Installations, e.g. Fixed Wiring and Portable Appliances.