How often should the tail-lift on this vehicle be inspected by a ‘competent person’?

Explanation: • Every day: No, it is true that the driver should check it as part of his/her daily vehicle checks but this does not qualify as an inspection by a 'competent person'.
• Every month: No.
• Every year: No. This would be correct in the case of a lift used only to carry or lift goods or equipment but this tail-lift will be holding a person as s/he loads/unloads the pallets from the vehicle.
• Every 6 months: Yes, because the lift is used to carry a person or persons.

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