LOLER – Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations

Question 1

Lifting equipment provided must be:

Answer 1

• Strong and stable for use and marked with Safe Working Load (SWL)
• Positioned and installed to minimise risks
• Used safely, work planned and organised by competent people
• Examined and regularly inspected by competent people

Question 2

Lifting Equipment covered by LOLER:

Answer 2

Cranes, forklifts, lifts, hoists, and accessories (Slings, chains, eye bolts)

Question 3

PPE required for slinging:

Answer 3

• Overalls
• Safety boots
• Hard Hat
• High Vis vest

Question 4

Manual Handling:

Answer 4

Use mechanical means when possible
Get help if mechanical means not possible

Question 5

Lifting Technique:

Answer 5

• Lift in stages – load to knees, then to waist, middle of load level with waist
• Hold object close to body, do not twist body
• Do not obstruct your own view
• Lower to knees first, feet apart and back straight