At A recent seminar, I ran through Strata Owners’ responsibilities when it comes to lifts. Several delegates asked me to put up the list on our website, so here we go……
A. General
(Fair Trading & State/Territory Authority)
- Ensure that the plant is registered, maintained and is safe for both users and workers. Paramount to this is that access to and egress from the plant is safe.
- Public liability insurance cover of $10 Million in place.
B. Compulsory Legal Records.
(State/Territory Regulations)
- Proof of original design approval (Design Registration Certificate).
- Proof the original installation was inspected and deemed safe (Safe to Operate Certificate).
- Proof of current registration (Plant Registration Certificate).
- Proof of current maintenance (Service provider’s “Adequate Maintenance” certificate).
C. Occupational Health and Safety Act Compliance
(Safe Work Australia Act)
- Proof of a current risk management plan (RMP).
- Is there a current Hazard & Risk Analysis in place (HRA)?
- Does your RMP clearly state how risks identified in the HRA are managed/mitigated?
- Are upgrade and rectification works planned and budgeted via the sinking fund.
D. Ongoing Requirements and Safe Practice
(All the above authorities, DDA and good practice)
- An independent compliance and equipment assessment every 5 years.
- Ensure lift users are adequately aware of how to use the plant safely.
- Ensure that the lift complies with the Disability Discrimination Act (where required).
- Designate a responsible person to regularly advise the service provider of defects such as….
- Lift does not level correctly at floor level.
- Slip & trip hazards.
- Lack of smoothness of operation.
- Lift emergency phone not working correctly.
- Any unusual behaviours (e.g. stopping in mid-flight).
- Noisy or violent door operation, bumping users.
For an independent compliance and condition assessment email enquiry@equityelevator.com.au.
