Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998
LOLER98
> Workplace Lifts
In addition to the 'duty of care' responsibility, owners and 'duty holders' of workplace lifts have to comply with the additional legislation of LOLER 1998 which stipulates, among other things, the requirement and periodicity for a thorough examination of the lift by a competent person (6 months for personnel, 12 month for loads only).
> Other (Residential) Lifts
Lifts whose primary use is not work (i.e. residential lifts, lifts in shopping centres etc.) would not normally come under the regulations of LOLER 1998. If in doubt, a lift duty holder is recommended to seek advice from the local authority. Irrespective of this, SAFed recommends that all lifts should be subject to an effective servicing regime and thorough examination by a competent person. The latter could be under a scheme of examination considering the characteristics, age, environment and use of the lift. Complying with LOLER 1998 would normally demonstrate a 'duty of care' in this respect.