Regulation 10 Reports and defectsI1

notify the employer forthwith of any defect in the lifting equipment which in his opinion is or could become a danger to persons;

as soon as is practicable make a report of the thorough examination in writing authenticated by him or on his behalf by signature or equally secure means and containing the information specified in Schedule 2 to—

where there is in his opinion a defect in the lifting equipment involving an existing or imminent risk of serious personal injury send a copy of the report as soon as is practicable to the relevant enforcing authority.

notify the employer forthwith of any defect in the lifting equipment which in his opinion is or could become a danger to persons;

as soon as is practicable make a record of the inspection in writing.

before the defect is rectified; or

in a case to which sub-paragraph (c) of paragraph 8 of Schedule 2 applies, after a time specified under that sub-paragraph and before the defect is rectified.

where the defective equipment has been hired or leased by the employer, the Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland; and

otherwise, the enforcing authority for the premises in which the defective lifting equipment was thoroughly examined.