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Are manual pallet trucks covered by LOLER or PUWER?

Andy Hemsworth | 02 Feb 2021

Following the release of the fourth edition of The Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER) Approved Code of Practice (ACoP) in 2014, concerns were raised in the industry abou...

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What is a thorough examination of lifting equipment under LOLER?

Andy Hemsworth | 26 Jan 2021

The scope of thorough examinations, often referred to as a LOLER inspection, aims to confirm that lifting equipment is safe for continued use and there are no signs of deterioration that could lead to...

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Who do the LOLER regulations apply to?

Andy Hemsworth | 22 Jan 2021

At Lloyds British, we often come across businesses that are unsure whether the LOLER regulations apply to their equipment and operations, and exactly what their responsibilities are.

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What Working at Height hazards & control measures should I consider?

Steve Knight | 26 Mar 2020

The Work at Height Regulations (2005) are in place to prevent death and injury caused by a fall from height. If you’re an employer or are in charge of working at height, then it is your responsibility...

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What is the difference between a fall arrest system and fall restraint system?

Steve Knight | 24 Mar 2020

The Work at Height Regulations 2005 state that employers have a responsibility to provide control measures that prevent falls from causing serious injury or death in the workplace. These control measu...

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What is the hierarchy of control measures under the working at height regulations?

Steve Knight | 20 Mar 2020

The Work at Height Regulations (2005) were put in place to prevent death and injury caused by a fall from any height, all projects involving work at height should be fully risk assessed and evaluated ...

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What are the different types of fall protection systems?

Steve Knight | 13 Mar 2020

Fall protection systems are planned measures used to protect workers, who are working at height, from death or injury by either arresting a freefall or eliminating the risk of a fall. They help busine...

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How to inspect pressure vessels

Roohul-Qadeer Hamid | 05 Mar 2020

The Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000 (PSSR) relates to pressure systems for use at work. Their aim is to prevent serious injury from the hazard of stored energy and scalding effect of steam as...

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What is a WSE for pressure systems?

Andy Hemsworth | 11 Feb 2020

The Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000 (PSSR) require all users or owners of pressure systems to demonstrate that their equipment is safe for use in order to prevent serious injury that could oc...

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