WHO NEEDS THIS LETTER?

This letter is required for a person who has been appointed as the Competent Person for the Examination and Maintenance of Lifts in the workplace. They will be responsible for ensuring all lifts, escalators or passenger conveyors are examined regularly to ensure they remain in good condition and are safe to use.

WHAT IS THIS LETTER FOR?

This letter shows that a Competent Person for the Examination and Maintenance of Lifts has been appointed to ensure that all lifts, escalators or passenger conveyors are maintained and checked so they are suitable for safe use in the workplace, according to the requirements of the OHS Act. The letter allows these persons to act under the authority of the 16(2) in order to ensure that all lifts, escalators or passenger conveyors remain in good condition for safe use.

WHY IS THIS LETTER IMPORTANT?

This letter shows that a responsible person has been appointed to ensure that all lifts, escalators or passenger conveyors are maintained in good condition so they are safe to use. This provides evidence to an inspector that a basic structure is in place to ensure that all lifts, escalators or passenger conveyors are maintained in good condition. This letter is relevant under section 7(1) of the Lifts, Escalators and Passenger Conveyor Regulations of the OHS Act and its availability shows that the employer is taking steps to comply with these Regulations in respects of ensuring all lifts, escalators or passenger conveyors are examined and maintained regularly by a competent person or provider. 

VALIDITY

This letter needs to be signed by the 16(2) (as the appointer) and by the appointee, dated and kept on record where it can be accessible to an inspector. A time period must be included for the appointment. The appointee must be a competent person who represents an external lift service provider which is accredited to perform these duties.

HOW DOES THIS WORK AS A CONTROL MEASURE?

In the hierarchy of controls this letter forms part of the administrative control measures which should be in place to ensure that all lifts, escalators or passenger conveyors in the workplace are maintained in good condition for safe use. This letter ensures that a responsible person is appointed to ensure all lifts, escalators or passenger conveyors are examined and maintained in good condition in the workplace.