LOLER inspection: Lifting equipment
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The UK's Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) and Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) place duties on people and companies who own, operate, or have control over lifting equipment.
Periodic engineering inspections of workplace plant, machinery and equipment form a vital part of an employer’s duty; ensuring the health, safety and welfare of their employees and workplace visitors. Inspections also ensure employer conformity to health and safety regulatory requirements and, ultimately, add value by helping the business to operate efficiently.
A requirement of LOLER and PUWER is that, in many cases, equipment used for lifting is subject to statutory, periodic 'thorough examinations' by a 'Competent Person'.
What is a 'Competent Person'?
The UK Health & Safety Executive defines a 'Competent Person' as "someone who has the necessary skills, experience and knowledge to manage health and safety".
Depending on the particular legislation, the Competent Person can be either an individual or the body which employs the individual to provide inspection services.
| Equipment category | Legislation (1) |
|---|---|
| Lifting | Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER) Provision and Use of Work Equipment 1998 (PUWER) |
| Boiler/pressure | Pressure System Safety Regulations 2000 (PSSR) |
| Electrical/mechanical | Provision and Use of Work Equipment 1998 (PUWER) |
| Local exhaust ventilation | The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH) |
| Power presses and associated machinery | Provision and Use of Work Equipment 1998 (PUWER) |
| Fixed electrical wiring | Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 (EAWR) |
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