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LA/LG Certification

Lifting appliances (LA) are transporting equipment such as cranes, hydraulic platforms, hydraulic power stackers, etc. Lifting gears (LG) are tools to lift the material. Chain sling, rope sling and ring eyebolt are examples of lifting gear.

Lifting appliances and lifting gears (LA/LG) are commonly used in construction sites, universities, factories and gantries.

According to Cap. 59 (The Factories and Industrial Undertakings Ordinance), any person who owns or possesses any lifting appliances should employ a competent examiner to annually certify the LA is properly working. LA shall be examined before use or at least once in the preceding 12 months by a competent examiner. Whereas, LG shall be examined before use or at least in the preceding 6 months. Crane, crabs and winches are required to perform a loading test every four years. To comply with the legislation, LSU serves as a coordinator to arrange a competent examiner for examining the LAs/LGs and issue valid certification to relevant departments.

Besides holding a valid certification of LAs/LGs issued by a competent examiner, LAs/LGs must be tested, examined, and/or inspected before use (e.g. within the preceding 7 days for LA) by a competent examiner/person according to the provisions of the regulations. The results must be recorded in prescribed forms to indicate that the LA/LG is safe to use. For more details, please refer to:

1. A Guide to the Factories and Industrial Undertakings (Lifting Appliances and Lifting Gear) Regulation
2. Guidance Notes on INSPECTION, THOROUGH EXAMINATION and TESTING of Lifting Appliances and Lifting Gear
3. Cap. 59J FACTORIES AND INDUSTRIAL UNDERTAKINGS (LIFTING APPLIANCES AND LIFTING GEAR) REGULATIONS
4. Guidance Notes on Safe Use of Power-operated Elevating Work Platforms

If you have any enquires on the LA/LG certification, please contact Mr K.T. MOK at 3442 6766 or email clktmok@cityu.edu.hk.