Periodical Ropes Course Inspections
Annual Ropes Course Inspection
Periodical Inspections
Time and usage both take their toll on the elements of a course and, if unchecked, could result in accident and injury.
It is the operator’s legal responsibility to ensure that the facility and activities are safe and fit for purpose.
Technical Outdoor Solutions are suitably competent and qualified to carry out inspections and provide an experienced, competent and balanced service from a professional ropes course company you can trust.
Inspection Bookings
Complete our booking form or call
01768 840 300
for more information
Key Considerations
When to Inspect?
Periodical inspections are required yearly, with a maximum interval of 15 months. Operators can choose to have a periodical inspection every 6 months.
Inspection Authority?
Your inspection body should be fully certified and audited. We are certified and accredited through ERCA, LEAPS and ADIPS.
Responsibility?
As an operator it is your legal responsibility to ensure that your facility is safe and fit for purpose.
Certification?
Your inspection shall be carried out in accordance with BS EN15567-1, ISO EN 17020-2012, and fulfill the statutory requirements of Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER).
Our Periodical Inspections
With our high-quality equipment we can deliver a comprehensive inspection of a variety of structures and components.
Our inspections (where applicable) include the use of our Resistance drill – IML RESI PD400. This can identify stages of decay, hollow areas, cracks/checks and growth ring structure, as well as estimate stability and longevity of wooden poles.
As part of anchor and wire rope testing we can use a variety of different Load Cells to ensure each can take the required load and are safe to use. All our of our load cells are calibrated and certified and a copy of our certificate can be provided if required.
Courses we inspect
- Zip wires
- Giant swings
- Traditional ropes courses
- Aerial adventure sites
- Net parks
- Climbing walls
- Low ropes
- Jump bags
- Assault courses
- Adventure playgrounds
Inspection Bookings
Complete our booking form or call
01768 840 300
for more information
Inspection includes
- Fully certified inspector
- Full structural stability assessment whether this is timber poles, steel or tree based
- Functional test carried out at height by the inspector
- Function and practical test of elements to ensure they are fit for purpose
- Confirm that routine visual checks and operational inspections are being completed
- Safety systems for structural integrity and operational use
- Verify that all manufacturer’s/supplier’s instructions for maintenance and servicing have been carried out
- Check Inspections of Trublues, Powerfans, Zip Stops, nets etc. have been completed and are in date
- Assessment of worn components and requirements for their replacement
- Verify that any plastic covered wire ropes have been tested
- Check the current arboreal assessment to ensure that all trees used as a support system have been judged safe to use
- Verify that a PPE inspection report / log exists
- Photograph evidence
- Review operational documentation as needed
- Provide a comprehensive report and certificate that fulfills the statutory requirements of LOLER regulations, and in accordance with BS EN15567-1 and ISO EN 17020-2012. Reports include pictures of defects, and considerations for future maintenance and longevity.
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