LOLER & PUWER COURSE

The general requirements of PUWER as applied to Lifting Equipment. Lifting Equipment and the way it is used as covered specifically by LOLER. The previous “sector-based” legislation replaced by LOLER. LOLER – Where it applies and who it affects. The “new approach” legislation – What this means, how is it meant to be applied, and risk assessment as demanded by the ‘Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations’. Approved Codes of Practice (ACOP) and advice on how to apply the law. Lifting equipment examination periods as applied by LOLER. EC Declaration of Conformity (DOC) and CE marked equipment. Testing as part of the thorough examination as applied by LOLER. The discretion of the competent person. Rules regarding lifting equipment where the safety of which depends on its installation. Special requirements in LOLER for lifting equipment designed (and not designed) to carry persons Written Assessment