| Title |
LOLER |
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| SubTitle |
How the Regulations apply to agriculture. |
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| Free Download |
Free pdf copy available  Click Here to view document. |
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| Author |
HSE |
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| Series Code |
AIS |
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| Series Number |
28 |
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| Publisher |
HSE Books |
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| Date of Publication |
1998 |
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| Length |
4 pages |
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| Stock Code |
AIS28 |
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| Price Exc. VAT |
Free |
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| VAT Rate |
0% |
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| Product Type |
Hard Copy |
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| Format |
Paper |
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| Notes |
leaflet. Agricultural information sheet 28. |
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| Abstract |
Provides guidance to employers, the self-employed and contractors in the agricultural industries to help them understand the requirements of the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER). These requirements came into force on 5 December 1998 for both new and existing equipment. LOLER is aimed at ensuring that all lifting operations are properly planned, that lifting equipment is used in a safe manner and that where necessary lifting equipment is thoroughly examined at suitable intervals by a competent person. Contents: Other key legislation: Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1992 (MHSWR); Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER 98); Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER 1998); What is not lifting equipment? Strength and stability; Lifting equipment for lifting people; Positioning and installation; Marking of lifting equipment; Organisation of lifting operations; Thorough examination; Reports and defects; Records; References; Further information. |
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| Keywords |
Guidance; Agriculture; Risk assessment; Foreloaders; Fork-lift trucks; Telescopic handlers; Hoists; Cranes on machines; Fertiliser spreaders |
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