LOLER- Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998

The LOLER Regulations aim to reduce risks to people's Health and Safety from lifting equipment provided for use at work. To further complicate matters, any lifting equipment used is also subject to the requirements of the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER).

LOLER – requirements of LOLER

The LOLER Regulations require that equipment used is strong and stable enough for the particular use and marked to indicate safe working loads, positioned and installed to minimize any risks. Unfortunately though without Health and Safety Experts in-house, it's difficult to know where to start.

LOLER – How we can assist...

mhl's management system will help you by ensuring that you have appropriate documentation in place to confirm that adequate training and guidance has been given to all workers who use the equipment.

Therefore in the event of any investigation, either following an accident or just a routine inspection by the HSE, you can prove that the all your lifting equipment is fit for use and that all staff had received the appropriate training in accordance with LOLER regulations, therefore reducing your exposure to any enforcement actions. Our business defence service will immediately trigger to ensure that you are supported through any investigation.