How to manage temporary works in construction - Book - Page 126
5.4 Inspecting and testing temporary works
What needs to be considered
How could this be achieved
8. Contractor verification that it has been
completed
Scaffolding handover certification and CFA
anchor installation certificate
9. Client acknowledgement that the inspection
has been completed
Contractor to be present to witness testing
What the law says about inspecting work equipment
5.4.9
The following provides a summary of legal requirements relating to inspection, testing and
maintenance of work equipment, including temporary works equipment.
Regulation name
Regulation
number
Provision and Use of
Work Equipment
Regulations (PUWER)*
Regulation 5 for
maintenance
*PUWER does not apply to
inspection of equipment
covered under CDM, WAH
or LOLER
Regulation 6 for
inspection
L22 Safe use of work
equipment
Regulation 22 for
excavations
Construction (Design
and Management)
Regulations (CDM)
Regulation 23 for
cofferdams and
caissons
Regulation 12 for
inspection of work
equipment
Work at Height
Regulations (WAH)
Regulation 13 for
inspection of places
of work at height
Lifting Operations and
Lifting Equipment
Regulations (LOLER)
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ACOP, HSG, or BS EN
L153 Managing health and
safety in construction
Manufacturers and
suppliers’ guidance
CPA, manufacturers
and suppliers’
guidance
HSG33 Safety in roof work
BS 8539
IPAF, CPA, AIF,
WAHSA, CFA, NASC,
manufacturers and
suppliers’ guidance
BS 7121 Safe use of
cranes
IPAF, CPA,
manufacturers and
suppliers’ guidance
Regulation 5 for
lifting of persons
Regulation 9 for
thorough
examination and
inspection
Guidance
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