loler test

[polish pete]

hi guys,

can you tell me what is the maximum period of time to use harness and crabs to be loler legal? my harness and some of the crabs are 4 years old now and i'm not sure if i can still send them for testing or is it time to replace them.

 

polish pete

[Pete Mctree]

All textiles are recomended @ 5 years, but exceptions can be made if use & history known by the inspector

[Gollum]

Some new harnesses have a manufactures 10 year service life.( subject to inspection )

So it is important to read and keep all paper work that comes with your kit.

[coleman]

most things are 5 years.

[openboater]

Isn't hardwear limitless unless the manufacturer says different as long as it still passes inspection ?

[Gollum]

Isn't hardwear limitless unless the manufacturer says different as long as it still passes inspection ?

 

That's correct

[AA Teccie (Paul)]

REMEMBER, if you are exceeding the manufacturers recommended 'life-span' for any item, either because infrequent use or you've been very careful, you should have full and comprehensive LOLER 'Thorough Examination' (visual inspection, no 'testing' per se) records deeming it 'fit for purpose / safe to use', and, I would advise, undertaken by a third party, i.e. an independent and impartial inspector (certainly for those inspections 'after' the recommended retirement date.)

 

If you have then you should be okay but as for 'how long past this date are you ok'....hmmm, not sure.

 

Hope this helps...kinda.

 

REMEMBER, remember, at the end of the day it is the regulator, i.e. HSE, who will take a veiw one way or't'other and then Mr (or Mrs) 'White Wig' will ultimately decide.

 

Cheers..

Paul

 

PS ALSO, sorry , you're insurer may have a view...and guess what that's likely to be.