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f_Elevator_Consultants.html
The International Association of Elevator Consultants (IAEC) brings together qua
lified Vertical Transportation Professionals to improve the general function of
the industry in all its phases. IAEC creates a forum for exchanging ideas, exper
iences, innovations and discussing regulations.
Purpose
To bring together qualified professionals so as to improve the general function
of the industry in all its phases, and to create a forum for professionals in th
e vertical transportation industry to exchange ideas, reports, innovations and r
egulations, all of which are designed to improve the vertical transportation ind
ustry.
Goals
Establish communication within the industry by promoting definitions of terms an
d measurement relating to performance standards for the Vertical Transportation
industry. Promote high standards of personal conduct. Combine resources and tale
nts of the membership for worthy endeavors relating to the Industry and to equip
ment users. Distribute information regarding matters of common interest to membe
rs and others who may be affected.
Eligibility
Any person, firm, group, association or corporation falling within the classific
ations as outlined in IAEC membership policies, and interested in the purpose of
the International Association of Elevator Consultants shall be eligible for mem
bership.
Workshops
A national workshop, the IAEC Annual Forum, is held in the spring of each year.
These workshops last approximately three days and are presented to be educationa
l as well as spirited. Regional Forum Meetings are also held.
http://www.leia.co.uk/
LEIA is the trade association and advisory body for the lift and escalator indus
try, formed in 1997 by the merging of two long standing associations with a hist
ory dating back to 1932. With a membership covering some 95% of the lift and es
calator industry, LEIA represents a single voice for the sector.
LEIA members supply passenger and goods/service lifts, stairlifts, homelifts, li
fting platforms, escalators, passenger conveyors and a range of component parts
for such products. LEIA members also undertake the maintenance of over 250,000
products falling within the scope of the Association.
LEIA objectives include:
* Provision of advice on health, safety and standards matters.
* Determination of skills requirements and the promotion of education and traini
ng.
* Co-operation within the sector and between the sector and its customers and su
ppliers.
* Development of the commercial environment.
* Maintaining the best standards of quality and workmanship.
Commitment to high standards

LEIA is proud to hold ISO 9001 certification and, unusually for a trade associat
ion, has established such certification as criterion for membership of the Assoc
iation. Certification to ISO 9001 demonstrates that LEIA member companies have t
he people, the facilities, technical expertise, management systems and track rec
ord to undertake work professionally and competently.
Because LEIA requires that certification is achieved through a UKAS accredited b
ody, ISO 9001 assists member companies in satisfying conformity assessment proce
dures under the Lift Regulations 1997 for the evaluation of technical competence
, procedures which are subject to third party annual audits.
LEIA provides information and advice on all industry related statutory requireme
nts and health and safety matters, as well as European and international technic
al standards. This information is provided through workshops, seminars, reports
and other documentation, much of which can be downloaded from this website. See
Publications
LEIA has also worked in collaboration with the British Standards Institution (BS
I) to produce recommendations for best practice in the sales, installation and a
ftercare of personal lifting products. The Code of Practice for Personal Lifting
Equipment includes measures directed at the removal or easing of consumer conce
rns and undesirable trade practices arising within the personal lifting equipmen
t sectors of the lift and escalator business
Technical Guidance
Guidance on the management of lifts, escalators and similar products
LEIA April 2009
This is a nineteen page publication referencing most of the legislative provisio
ns directly affecting lifts, escalators and similar products, as well as a numbe
r of non-statutory guidance documents.
It contains information about which all those with responsibilities for lifts/es
calators should be aware. There is also included information on maintenance.
Copies are available at no cost for small quantities through the Association, th
e publication can also be downloaded by clicking here LEIA Guidance on Lifts and
Escalators
Recommendations to improve the safety of existing lifts
These recommendations pick up the European Standard published in 2004 entitled '
Rules for the improvement of safety of existing passenger and goods passenger li
fts' (BS EN 81-80) Recognising that many lifts in service are between 20 and 40
years old.
Based upon risk assessment it gives guidance to lift owners on a number of featu
res for which there should be regard when reviewing the safety of lift installat
ions.
Priced : No charge for small quantities.
Click here to view the Lift Safety Recommendations
Code of Practice for Personal Lifting Equipment
Developed in collaboration with the British Standards Institution (BSI) this cod
e of practice gives recommendations for best practice in the sales, installation
and aftercare of personal lifting products. The code includes measures directed

at the removal or easing of consumer concerns and undesirable trade practices a

rising within the personal lifting equipment sectors of the lift and escalator b
usiness.
It is available as a downloadable PDF document The Code of Practice for Personal
Lifting Equipment.
Committed to Quality, Safety & Service
The LEIA Personal Lift Group has worked to make available a short leaflet which
is a summary of members commitment to Quality, Safety and Service of personal lift
products. To read the leaflet or download a copy please click here Committed to
Quality Safety and Service.
LEIA and its members place great importance on safety.
In providing these notices on this web page the Association, acting on behalf of
its members, demonstrates a proactive approach to achieving the highest standar
ds of product safety.
Should you require further information, please contact the Association on 020 79
353013.
Any corrective action should only be undertaken by a competent Lift or Escalator
engineer as appropriate.
Please note the Association does not hold available advice relating to non-membe
r products nor is it responsible for accuracy of the information provided in Pro
duct Information Notices.
LEIA Safety Charter
The LEIA Safety Charter was devised as a means of demonstrating commitment by ou
r members to working safely and within the guidelines of the Codes of Practice f
or our industry.
It is intended to reinforce the essential control measures that should be used t
o address the particularly high risk areas which we know have caused accidents i
n the past.
By signing the enclosed Safety Charter a Member's commitment to safe work will b
e demonstrated as well as their support for this industry initiative.
Click here to download the Charter
Click here to download the Sub-contractor's Safety Charter
LEIA Safety Charter Presentations
Following the successful launch of the presentations at the October 2012 Safety
Forum, below are the links to enable you to down load the presentations.
Safety Training Presentation No1 Falls and Falling Objects - click here to downl
oad
Safety Training Presentation No2 Use and Verify Stop and Other Devices - click h
ere to download
Safety Training Presentation No3 Electrical and Mechanical Isolation - click her
e to download
Escalator Safety
'Safe & Sound'
This campaign is launched by LEIA to promote the safe use of escalators and movi
ng walks by the production of an informative cartoon video, cards and posters ex
plaining the rules when using this equipment. The information is aimed at young
children who need to learn the few basic rules when travelling on escalators and
moving walks. Two characters have been created; Safe & Sound to help get the messag
e across. Owners of escalators and moving walks are welcome to contact the Assoc
iation for more information.

* Step on and off carefully

* Hold the handrail and the hand of any young children with you
* Always stand and face forward
* Never sit down
* Keep hands, feet and clothing clear of moving parts
* Always wear shoes, but be careful with rubber footwear
* Take care with loose clothing and shoelaces
* Do not take push chairs, shopping trolleys or large packages on escalators
* Do not play on or with escalators and moving walks
By training staff to intervene when they see misuse occurring, a serious acciden
t may be avoided.
Downloadable Material
LEIA have some freely downloadable material featuring "Safe & Sound".
We have produced a cartoon video, inconjunction with Elevation magazine. It can
be viewed on You Tube from this link and there are postcards and posters in d
ifferent formats below.
High-resolution for print shops etc.
* LEIA safe and sound postcard - front
* LEIA safe and sound postcard - back
* LEIA safe and sound poster
Medium resolution for
* LEIA safe and sound
* LEIA safe and sound
Printed copies of the
address below

home/office printers.
postcard - PDF
poster - PDF
cards and a CD of the video are available from LEIA at the

LEIA Safety Notice - Asbestos

This safety notice has been compiled by the Lift and Escalator Industry Associat
ion to make lift, escalator and building owners and occupiers aware of the legal
requirements of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006 to prevent exposure to
asbestos.
Publicly Available Information Sheets
"These information sheets are produced by LEIA through the Safety & Environment
Committee to assist in the furtherance of public, employee and operatives safety
by making lift owners aware of the specialist requirements of Lift equipment.
Whilst every effort has been taken in the production of these sheets, it must be
acknowledged that they should be read in conjunction with the relevant legislat
ion, codes of practice etc. They should not be taken as an authoritive interpre
tation of the law but guidance to it"
Guidance on the Release of Trapped Passengers by Non-lift Personnel
Demolition and Dismantling of Lifts
Lift Owner News
In-service thorough examination of lifting equipment
This item gives an overview for owners of the requirements to have their lifting
equioment thoroughly examined and also highlights the distinction between maint
enance and thorough examination. The lift owner news item can be found by click
ing here.
Installation of new lifts where permanent refuge spaces are not available - BIS,
UK Notified Bodies and LEIA guidance on EHSR 2.2 of The Lift Regulations
Building owners are reminded that there are new lift products on the market offe
red with very small lift pit and headroom clearances which would require approva
l from BIS to allow them to be legally installed. We have updated our guidance
on how to procedd where the usual permanent refuge spaces, as defined in BS EN 8
1-1 and BS EN 81-2, are not available which can be downloaded by clicking here.

Use of mobility scooters and powered wheelchairs with lifts

There have been a number of worrying accidents associated with the use of mobili
ty scooters with or around lifts and lifting devices. We have had a number of q
uestions raised by owners and so have published some guidance on this subject wh
ich can be downloaded by clicking here.
LEIA Code of Practice for Maintenance
In June 2013, LEIA published its Code of Practice for Maintenance. This was wri
tten with both owners and members in mind and so contains a considerable amount
of guidance for both. To download a copy, click here.
Dangers of over-riding door locking safety devices
In response to recent accidents, the HSE published a health and safety bulletin
on the dangers from over-riding door locking safety devices. This highlights th
e responsibility for the owner or responsible person to control the use of the u
nlocking key for lifts and lifting platforms. To see LEIA guidance and a link t
o the HSE bulletin click here.
Voltage reduction systems
There are a number of companies in the market offering energy savings by reducin
g the voltage supply to the building. To find out information on this topic as
it relates to lifts and escalators click here.
Product Information
LEIA and its members place great importance on safety.
In providing these notices on this web page the Association, acting on behalf of
its members, demonstrates a proactive approach to achieving the highest standar
ds of product safety.
Should you require further information, please contact the Association on 020 79
353013.
Any corrective action should only be undertaken by a competent Lift or Escalator
engineer as appropriate.
Please note the Association does not hold available advice relating to non-membe
r products nor is it responsible for accuracy of the information provided in Pro
duct Information Notices.
Apprenticeships
Apprenticeship programmes comprise the following elements:
1. Main Vocational QCF Qualification (NVQ)
This is completed through learning and assessment in the workplace and is design
ed so that the apprentice can demonstrate their competence and practical skills.
The assessment will be undertaken by a Training Provider.
2. Technical Certificate
The technical certificate element of the programme is designed to supply the tec
hnical knowledge and understanding to underpin the vocational skill. This is ach
ieved through a period of learning followed by a written and/or practical examin
ation. The technical certificate for lift and escalator apprentices is usually t
he QCF courses BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or the
C&G Level 3 Certificate in Electrotechnical Technology, which require the appren
tice to attend college on a day release basis for a period of time. The particul
ar qualification may vary dependent upon the Apprentice Framework being followed
.
3. Functional Skills (Key Skills)
This element is designed to ensure that the apprentice has the appropriate level
of Communication, Mathematics and ICT skills and knowledge. All apprentices wil
l need to attend a period of structured learning and pass examinations away from
the working environment.
4. Employee Responsibilities and Rights
This is a work-based training and is usually assessed at the same time as the NV
Q, but it can be done separately. It consists of a series of tasks aimed at info
rming the apprentice of their rights and responsibilities at work. It can also b

e used as part of the NVQ assessment or Functional Skills assessment.

Benefits of membership
In addition to LEIA being a recognised and well established association, custome
rs and members benefit from its close links with a number of influential bodies.
For example LEIA is a member of the Specialist Engineering Contractors Group i
n the UK and a member of the European Lift Association. There is LEIA represent
ation on all product related standards making committees at national and interna
tional level. See Affiliations.
LEIA provides a wide range of services, including information and advice on all
industry related statutory requirements, health and safety matters and good busi
ness practice, as well as European and international technical standards. This i
nformation is provided through workshops, seminars, reports and other documentat
ion, much of which can be downloaded from this website. See Publications.
LEIA also promotes, develops and manages well established and highly regarded ed
ucation and training services, including National Vocational Qualifications for
a range of industry products and academic study available through distance learn
ing. See Education.
These and many other issues are considered by a range of Association committees
of experts to whom the industry is indebted for the time and knowledge given. I
t is the work of these committees and their invaluable contribution that sets a
level of professionalism for the industry as a whole. See LEIA Committees.
Benefits of Dealing with LEIA Companies
The design and installation of lifts and escalators is highly regulated, there a
re wide ranging and complex statutory requirements.
LEIA aims to ensure its members have the best and most up to date information on
safety, standards and legislative matters C supported by professional assistance
.
LEIA provides for its members comprehensive programmes for both skills training
and academic study from BTEC levels through to a masters degree in lift engineer
ing.
LEIA membership requires that member companies have a quality management system
and are certificated to ISO 9001 C and that the awarding body is accredited by th
e United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS).
LEIA membership can therefore be summarised as companies who C
* Are well established
* Have a quality system, audited annually
* Are subject to third party technical audits, annually
* Have approved company safety policies
* Carry appropriate product and third party insurance
* Have skilled employees
* Are provided with a constant up-dating service on safety, technical and legisl
ative matters.
Lifts and escalators are complex products, the design responsibilities and the l
evel of regulatory control can involve a full replacement of a non-compliant pro
duct.
Customers dealing with LEIA members may also take advantage of the technical ser

vices LEIA provides to its members by calling 020 7935 3013.