LOLER 1998
The Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations cover lifting operations and equipment: competent planning, suitable supervision, safe execution and thorough examination.
HSE guide to LOLER ↗Wherever the job takes usYOUR SITE.
YOUR SITE.
OUR SUPPORT.
Tell us where your job is. Travel and site visits are available by arrangement, with access, equipment and availability considered for each enquiry.
Ports & marineConstruction & infrastructureIndustrial & energySpecialist lifting
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LIFTING SUPPORTON SITE
Crane hire · Contract lifts
Specialist lifting support
Travel by arrangement
Safety & responsibilitiesLIFTING LEGISLATION.
LEGISLATION LEGISLATION LEGISLATION CONSTRUCTION WORK
LIFTING LEGISLATION.
CLEAR RESPONSIBILITIES.
Safe lifting starts with competent people, suitable equipment and a plan that reflects the job. These are key requirements for lifting work in Great Britain.
PUWER 1998
The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations cover equipment suitability, safe use, maintenance, inspection and the information, instruction and training people need.
HSE guide to PUWER ↗Health & safety duties
The Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 sets general duties to protect workers and others. The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 require risks to be assessed and controlled.
Health and Safety at Work Act ↗HSE risk assessment guidance ↗CDM 2015
Where the work falls under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations, the relevant client and contractor duties also apply, including planning, coordination and sharing site information.
HSE guide to CDM ↗Standards & industry conditions
BS 7121 is the code of practice series for the safe use of cranes, including general and mobile crane guidance. It supports good practice; it is a British Standard, not legislation.
CPA hire and contract lift conditions are contractual terms, not legislation. The applicable terms and insurance responsibilities are confirmed for the job before booking.
The requirements depend on the operation and site. Dockside and shipboard work may involve additional rules. Confirm the lift arrangements, site duties and required documents before work starts.