Question
What plece of legislation/ Regulations places a duty on the people and companies who own. operate or have control over lifting equipment? The Lifting Operations Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER) The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER) (1999 in Northern Ireland) Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974
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Darcy
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Answer
The Lifting Operations Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER)
Explanation
The question asks for the specific piece of legislation or regulation that imposes a responsibility on individuals and businesses in the management of lifting equipment. From the choices provided, there is one legislation that directly refers to lifting operations: The Lifting Operations Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER). LOLER clearly imposes a duty on those owning, operating or having control over lifting equipment—an indication that it's the correct answer. The other laws, while related to workplace safety, do not specifically mention lifting equipment restrictions or obligations.