23/07/2009 - Two guidance documents to help the users or the equipment to ensure continuing safety during it's lifetime have been published. Entitled "Periodic Inspection of Lift Tables" and "Periodic Inspection of Dock Levellers" they show what checks and tests should be done by a competent person every year or as required by national legislation. Available from the PG Secretary.
23/07/2009 - A Summary of the EN standards for Lift Tables, Dock Levellers and Tail Lifts for Vehicles has also been published. It shows the benefits to the manufacturer, purchaser and user of following the harmonised technical standards that ensure all safety issues have been addressed during the design and manufacturing process. Available from the PG Secretary.
