4. Annual Main Inspection - Product

(not exceeding 12 months)

A detailed inspection should be carried out by a specialist engineer and the results of such inspections entered into a permanent record. The inspection is intended to establish the overall safety of the equipment, Integrity of internal buffer stops and friction pads, foundations and surfaces. The operational inspection log should be reviewed as part of this inspection.

Special attention should be given to assess the effects of weather, presence of corrosion and any change in the level of safety of the equipment as a result of repairs made, or added, or replaced components.

N.B This type of inspection may require the equipment to be taken out of use, as some parts may need to be dismantled to inspect fully.