Statutory Testing

Statutory testing entails a systematic and detailed examination of equipment carried out at specified intervals by a competent person. This page outlines the arrangements for statutory testing at UCL.

Health and safety law places specific obligations on those providing and controlling certain categories of equipment where safe operation is critically dependent on its condition and where deterioration could result in significant risk to individuals.

Lifting equipment

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Lifting equipment is the equipment used for lifting and lowering loads and includes the attachments used for anchoring, fixing or supporting it.

Examples of lifting equipment include:

• Passenger and goods lifts.
• Pallet trucks.
• Jacks.
• Safety harnesses.
• Mobile elevated working platforms (MEWP).

The requirements for statutory testing of lifting equipment can be found in the UCL Lifting Equipment Standard.

Pressure systems

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Pressure systems are systems where the contents are 0.5 bar (7psi) or more above atmospheric pressure or where steam is present at any pressure.

Examples of pressure systems include:

• Air conditioning.
• Air receivers.
• Hot water boilers.

The requirements for statutory testing of pressure systems can be found in the UCL Pressure Systems Standard.

Local exhaust ventilation (LEV)

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Local exhaust ventilation (LEV) can be defined as an engineering control system to reduce exposure to airborne contaminants such as dust, mist, fume, vapour or gas in a workplace.

Examples of local exhaust ventilation include:

• Fume cupboards.
• Microbiological safety cabinets.
• Capture hoods.
• Gas safety cabinets.
• Ventilated or down flow benches.

The requirements for statutory testing of LEV can be found in the UCL Local Exhaust Ventilation Standard.

Roles and responsibilities 

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The responsibilities of the Appointed Person (Statutory Testing) can be found at the following link:

> Roles and Responsibilities