Lifting equipment at work - a brief guide
INDG Series 290 (rev1)
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Series
INDG Series
Abstract
Gives general information about the requirements of the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER). It describes what employers may need to do to protect employees in the workplace. Also useful to employees and their representatives.
History
Supersedes INDG 290. This is a web version of leaflet INDG290(rev1), published March 2013 - produced March 2013.
Subjects
- Construction site equipment
- Special subject areas
- Lifting equipment
- Health and safety
- Workplace equipment
Publisher History
The Health and Safety Executive work to protect the health and safety of people in the workplace by minimising risks. They achieve this through research, information and advice, promoting training, new or revised regulations and codes of practice, inspection, investigation and enforcement.
Information
NBS
NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.
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