Board-Walk Recertification
Periodic inspections by a competent person are required under the Temporary Work Equipment Directive 2009/104/EC –use of work equipment and Section 12
of the Work at Height Regulations. The frequency will depend upon environment, location and utilisation, but should be at least every 12 months or before and
after each use whichever soonest.
Visually inspect the complete system before installation ensuring all component parts are present.
Ensure the system has not been modified/tampered with by unauthorised persons.
DETAILED COMPONENT INSPECTION:-
Boardwalk Underside & Topside
Check complete frame for distortion, cracks or dents.
Check complete mesh for cracks, breaks and or missing rivets.
Ensure that the hand rail sockets are in good condition so that the fitting of handrails and pins are not affected.
Check safety line for wear & tears, breaks and ensure it is correctly secured to the boardwalk.
CHECK FOR ANY GENERAL CORROSION.
Battens
Check for any general corrosion.
Check the pins snap into position on their own accord and that they are not stuck in the open position.
Handrail
Check the top and mid rail for distortion or dents. Ensure all fittings are fitted to the rails and grub screws are in position.
Check the handrail upright posts for distortion, cracks or dents. Ensure that this does not affect the fitting of the pin assembly.
Check for any general corrosion.
General
Once all other inspection points are completed, check that the whole device is fixed securely in position with no obvious distortions in balance.
Always keep a log of all inspections and comments.
