Legal reminder

摘要

Don't forget that tail-lifts are covered by PUWER (Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998) and LOLER (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998). PUWER obliges operators using a tail-lift to ensure that it is in good working order, maintained and, if necessary, repaired by suitably-trained technicians. LOLER requires them to have tail-lifts subjected to periodic thorough examination by a competent person. Findings must be fully recorded and any remedial work recommended carried out. Examiners will focus particularly, but not exclusively, on the lift and its mountings, checking that they remain strong enough and serviceable for the task being undertaken.