All business operations using lifting equipment must be:
- properly planned by a competent person
- appropriately supervised
- carried out safely
Equipment rules
All lifting equipment should be:
- fit for purpose
- appropriate for the task
- suitably marked
- in many cases, also have to be periodically examined thoroughly
Find out more about the lifting operations and lifting equipment regulations (LOLER) on the HSE website.
Record keeping
Records must be kept of all thorough examinations. If any defects are found, you must report them to both:
For premises where Southwark Council is responsible for enforcement, these reports should be sent to ohs.regen@southwark.gov.uk.
