Section 13-3. Work equipment subject to a requirement for inspection by a competent enterprise in connection with installation or assembly

When the safe use of work equipment is dependent on the installation or assembly of the equipment, the employer shall ensure that an inspection is carried out by a competent enterprise before it is first used and each time it is installed or assembled on a new site. The inspection shall ensure that the work equipment is correctly installed or erected and works as intended. This applies in particular to:
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    foundations for and erection of portal and bridge cranes;
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    foundations for and assembly of work equipment for loading and offloading ships;
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    foundations for and erection of tower cranes;
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    installation of transverse cranes and hoists tracks/rails;
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    installation of pillar and wall slewing cranes;
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    installation of suspended work platforms,
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    assembly of climbing scaffolds for heights exceeding 3 metres;
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    assembly and installation of building site lifts; and
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    retrofitting of cranes with a capacity exceeding 2 tm on vehicles and other mobile plants.