Thursday, October 19, 2006

Lifting - regulations (LOLER)

The lifing operations and lifting equipment regulations 1998. link

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* Ensuring lifting equipment is up to the job and visibility marked to demonstrate its suitability
* Lifting equipment is positioned to minimise risk
* Lifting operations are planned, supervised and carried out in a safe manner by
people who are competent;
* Equipment used for lifting people is safe for the purpose
* Condition of equipment is checked before use and at suitable intervals

There is an ACOP

Also guidance

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