Understanding the types of lifting operations and their requirements is crucial for ensuring safety and compliance with health and safety regulations. Under the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998…

Answering “How often should LOLER testing be done?” is more straightforward than other health and safety queries. Yes, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) still expects employers to make a…

Unfortunately, too many people think LOLER is just a song by an old 60s rock band. So, what does LOLER stand for anyway? What is LOLER and what’s the point…

Lifting operations are performed by workers on a daily basis in a wide range of workplaces, from healthcare facilities to warehouses and construction sites. When carried out incorrectly, lifting operations…

Any type of lifting operation can be hazardous if not performed in accordance with guidelines as stipulated by the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1988 (LOLER). To ensure that…