21.7.3 Keeping of Supply Documentation for Replacement Components
In the case of the replacement of lifting accessories with components which are identical in every respect, the initial documentation for the replacements should be retained and cross referenced to the equipment’s historical records for inspection by the Competent Person or local enforcing authority.
It is not uncommon for users to manufacture, or have manufactured to their specifications and drawings, lifting beams, spreaders and frames which they then send to a lifting equipment company for test and examination. Under older legislation, the company making the verification would have issued a test certificate, which allowed the item to enter service. Under current legislation this is no longer the case and it is the user who is the responsible person (legal) with the duty to comply with and issue marking and documentation in accordance with the applicable supply legislation to allow the item to enter service. The testing organisation will only issue a report of a test to the responsible person (legal) for retention in their technical file.