27.7.1 Supply Documentation

The definitions of lifting equipment and accessories used in this code of practice make it clear that a device used to connect a load to a lifting appliance is a lifting accessory and should be supplied with the documentation required by the supply legislation applicable to lifting accessories. The supply documentation, together with the Reports of Thorough Examination should be retained and cross-referenced to the vacuum lifter’s historical records for inspection by the Competent Person or local enforcing authority.