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If you feel your day to day working life is a minefield of health and safety regulations before you even switch on the ignition, then consider this…
Over the last five years 15% of fatal injuries in agriculture, forestry and fishing in Great Britain have been as a result of falls from height.
Moreover, according to the Health and Safety Executive, agriculture has the highest rate of fatal injury of all the main industry sectors, around 18 times higher than the all industry rate. The rate of fatal injury in Construction is around 4 times as high as the average rate across all industries.
At the top of health and safety priorities for construction, agricultural, forestry and climbing businesses are the 1998 Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) and Lifting Operations & Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER).
Whilst a PUWER assessment applies to the safe use and installation of all work equipment from machinery to tools and apparatus, LOLER thorough examination is a legal requirement specifically for hydraulic lifting equipment and applies to any situation where a load is lifted, lowered or suspended.
Covering a wide range of machinery from cranes and hoists to stairlifts, dumb waiters and ropes, LOLER regulations apply to a whole host of enterprises and self-employed contractors.
To meet LOLER regulations it is the responsibility of a business to have all lifting equipment examined regularly. The legal minimum for examinations on lifting accessories and equipment used to carry people is 6 months. Annual inspections are required for all other lifting equipment. However, many companies choose to have LOLER inspections every three months for equipment that is used frequently or put under strain.
As a standard Health and Safety regulation for thousands of businesses, proof of regular LOLER examinations is now a prerequisite for many insurance companies so it is crucial you examine your forklifts, telehandlers and tractor loaders frequently!
At the Hamilton Ross Group we have a full team of LOLER certified and BAGMA trained experts to carry out inspections on your agricultural and construction machinery! In addition, we also have a Forestry & Arb expert to conduct LOLER inspections on tree climbing equipment.
Call your local depot to book a thorough examination for any brand of the following types of equipment:
Always eager to go the extra mile, we will put your lifting equipment through a 30 point peace of mind checklist and give you a detailed report on the general condition of machinery with advice on preventative maintenance measures. Yes, that means you get two services for the price of one! Multiple test booking discounts are also available.
Go on, book your examination today and let us take a load of your mind!
To enquire about or book a LOLER thorough examination call your local Hamilton Ross Group depot today!
