HTM 08-02
Requirements!
Designated Person:- (HTM ref 2.12)
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Formally appointed by healthcare organisation.
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Board Member or Person with responsibilities to the Board;
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Overall authority and responsibility for lifts and their safe operation;
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Duty to prepare and issue a general policy statement in relation to lifts and their safe operation.
(HTM ref 2.13)
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Responsible for ensuring that an Authorising Engineer (Lifts) and a Dutyholder are appointed
Dutyholder:- (HTM ref 2.16)
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As defined in HSE’s INDG339 is legally responsible for ensuring that the lift is safe to use and that it is thoroughly examined.
Authorising Engineer:- (HTM ref 2.17)
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Appointed in writing by Designated Person;
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Responsible for the management of HTM guidance;
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Necessary degree of independence from local management;
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Act as assessor and make recommendations for the appointment of Authorised Persons (Lifts).
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Provide an Annual Audit of the service to the Designated Person (Lifts)
Qualifications:-
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Chartered Engineer;
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Authorised Person training at three year intervals;
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Authorising Engineer training at three year intervals;
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Emergency first-aid training at three year intervals;
Authorised Person:- (HTM ref 2.19)
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Appointed in writing by management on the nomination of the Authorising Engineer;
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Responsible for the implementation and operation of HTM;
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Authorised Person training at three year intervals;
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Good working knowledge of HTM guidance
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Good working knowledge of lift systems for which appointed;
There are also defined staff functions for:-
Competent Person (HTM ref 2.22)
Lift Steward (HTM ref 2.24)
Lift Warden (HTM ref 2.25)
Lift Release Warden (HTM ref 2.27)