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How Crane Maintenance Can Reduce Your Downtime

Stephen Gillions | 16 Dec 2019

A failure of any part of a crane can have a number of negative consequences for your company. A breakdown will inevitably lead to downtime and delayed operations, which is extremely frustrating and ca...

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How often should my LOLER inspection be done?

Bob McFarlane | 26 Nov 2019

The Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER) were created with the aim of establishing a safer workplace for everyone using, or coming into contact with, lifting equipment, su...

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Who is a Competent Person under LOLER?

Bob McFarlane | 14 Nov 2019

Under The Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER), all lifting equipment needs to be examined, inspected and tested by a ‘competent person’. But what does this mean? How does...

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How to record and keep information with a LOLER report

Rob Langford | 07 Nov 2019

LOLER provides regulatory guidelines for the examination and testing of equipment, and legislation concerning safe lifting operations. To comply with LOLER (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Re...

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How to organise lifting operations under LOLER

Bob McFarlane | 31 Oct 2019

Organising lifting operations has a number of hazards involved and it’s easy for duty holders to omit important steps depending on how complex the task is. In order to comply with Lifting Operations &...

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How much does a Written Scheme of Examination cost?

Bob McFarlane | 25 Oct 2019

As it’s a legal requirement to have a valid Written Scheme of Examination (WSE) in order to outline the specific pressure equipment and systems you are operating, it’s reasonable to ask how much a WSE...

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How to amend a Written Scheme of Examination (WSE)

Bob McFarlane | 25 Oct 2019

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What does LOLER stand for?

Bob McFarlane | 25 Oct 2019

LOLER stands for Lifting Oprations and Lifting Equipment Regulations, which is the Health & Safety Executive’s (HSE) official regulation for people and companies who own, operate or have control o...

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