Lifting Equipment And Legislation

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Lifting Equipment And Legislation
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This time, we look briefly at lifting equipment
legislation, the equipment it covers, and what to
consider when using it. Broadly, lifting
equipment covers anything used in the workplace
that lifts or lowers loads, including accessories
that hold the load in place or stabilise the
equipment while its in operation. Some equipment
can be subject to multiple regulations. All
machinery and tools used in work, for example,
are covered by the Provision and Use of Work
Equipment Regulations (PUWER). But equipment
utilised for lifting or lowering loads - or
people - is additionally subject to the Lifting
Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations
(LOLER). PUWER ensures that health and safety
risks to anyone using equipment like a toe jack
or machinery skates and rollers are minimised. It
also requires that equipment is used in a safe
manner by trained individuals. LOLER imposes
additional requirements for lifting equipment,
ensuring that lifting operations are planned in
advance and potential risks are identified and
mitigated.
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Its vital that when buying or hiring lifting
equipment for the workplace, you do so from a
reputable company. That way, you can be more
certain that it is fit for purpose and in good
condition from the outset.
Lifting Equipment And Legislation