ENSURING COMPLIANCE: ANNUAL INSPECTIONS AND ESSENTIAL SAFETY DOCUMENTATION
Under the Lifting Operations & Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER), it is essential to ensure that all lifting equipment is strong, stable, suitable for its use, and properly positioned to prevent injury. Equipment must be clearly marked with safe working loads, and accessories like slings or clamps should also be labeled. Lifting operations should be planned and supervised by competent personnel. Equipment used for lifting people must be specifically marked and safe for that purpose. Before use, lifting equipment should be thoroughly examined by a competent person and regularly inspected as required by the Regulations, with reports submitted to the employer for necessary action.
