Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER)
Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) Includes LOLER overview, safe lifting by machines, planning and organising lift operations, lifting persons and examination of …
Thorough examinations and inspections of lifting equipment
What is a 'thorough examination' under LOLER? This is a systematic and detailed examination of the equipment and safety-critical parts, carried out at specified intervals by a competent person who must then complete a written report.
Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER)
LOLER requires that lifting equipment must be of adequate strength and stability. This adds to the general obligations under PUWER overview regarding the suitability of work equipment.
LOLER 1998 Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations …
Buy this product - LOLER Guidance explaining the Regulations, to help users learn about and understand their application in general workplaces such as factories, offices, shops, hospitals, construction sites, warehouses, farms or wherever lifting equipment is used.
Safe use of lifting equipment. Lifting Operations and Lifting …
It sets out what you should do to comply with the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER). LOLER applies to lifting equipment and builds on the requirements of the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER).
Safe lifting by machine - HSE
LOLER will apply if lifting equipment is used by workers or relevant self-employed people at work. If you are self-employed you can check if health and safety applies to you . There are three key terms used in the Regulations: 'lifting equipment', 'lifting operations' and 'the load'.
Passenger lifts and escalators - HSE
Where provided as work equipment for use by employees, stair lifts will be subject to the requirements of LOLER (thorough examination) and PUWER (maintenance and inspection).
Thorough examination - Workplace transport - HSE
Thorough examination of industrial lift trucks is required under health and safety law: LOLER 1998, which covers lifting equipment, and PUWER 1998, which deals with all other safety-related items, such as brakes, steering and tyres.
Hook loader vehicles: Applicability of lifting regulations LOLER - HSE
Regulation 9 of Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER) require the employer to have items and accessories directly used for lifting to be subject to thorough examination at regular intervals.
Construction - Excavators and LOLER - HSE
If you plan to use an excavator four lifting then you must have a thorough examination certificate as this is a control measure for the additional risks involved in lifting operations. For more information on this subject, refer to CPA/HSE Guidance on Lifting Operations with Excavators .