Cause & Consequence
- Moving, flying or falling object
Incident Location
Any Location Type
Incident Activity
Construction, hook-up, commissioning
Incident Info Source
Magnox
Specific Incident Equipment
Chain Blocks
Lessons Identified
The issue of Chinese exporters using the CE logo incorrectly was raised at the EU parliament in 2008 and as far
as I am aware is still not resolved.
BL9336 and BL9337 were purchased on the 11
th
December 1996 from Lloyds British. The certificate issued is a
“Record of Test & Thorough Examination of Lifting Plant & Equipment” which carries a Declaration/EC Declaration
of Conformity statement. Certificates from more recently purchased Vital chain blocks carry the following
statement.
“The equipment has been marked to indicate that it complies with the European Machinery Directive
and an EC Declaration of Conformity has been issued which is held within our Company”
. Copies of these
Incident Recommendations
Ensure testing of these mechanisms is thorough as an absolute minimum
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