# Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations

*Last updated: 2026-06-25*

> Safe and legally compliant lifting at work in Great Britain is governed by LOLER – the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations – which set out exactly how lifting equipment must be planned, examined, and operated.

Safe and legally compliant lifting at work in Great Britain is governed by LOLER – the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations – which set out exactly how lifting equipment must be planned, examined, and operated. Every lifting operation, from overhead crane work and forklift use to the deployment of slings and man-riding platforms, must be properly planned by a competent person. All equipment is subject to thorough examination by qualified inspectors at defined intervals. Employers must document risk assessments, appoint suitable examiners, and retain inspection records. LOLER applies across factories, warehouses, ports, and construction sites wherever loads are raised mechanically. It works alongside the general work equipment rules under PUWER and consistently ranks among the most scrutinised compliance areas in UK workplace audits.

**Source:** [https://www.hse.gov.uk/work-equipment-machinery/loler.htm](https://www.hse.gov.uk/work-equipment-machinery/loler.htm)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 124 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-25 |
| Source | https://www.hse.gov.uk/work-equipment-machinery/loler.htm |

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