LOLER- Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations
This is an amendment to a European regulation. It deals with all aspects of Lifting and has specific requirements
including.
• Trained people and competent people doing the job
• Plant and equipment tested and certified
• Work planed and supervised
• SWL clearly marked on all equipment
• Thorough examination- all plant used for lifting must be examined and certified by a competent person.
If the plant is used for lifting personnel then it must be tested every 6 months if it is not used for lifting personnel
the it is every 12 months. The purpose is to check for structural damage as well as defective operation
• Lifting accessories- Must be suitable for the job, be tested and certified, be in good condition.
• Lift Plan- is a detailed description of how to carry out a lift. An Appointed person produces the Lift plan, a lift
supervisor implements the plan and supervises the job
• Contract Lift- with a contract lift the crane company provides the lift plan, the equipment, the personnel
and the insurance. They are in control of every aspect of the lift and assume responsibility for the lift
• LOLER Register- operators should complete the LOLER register weekly. Pre-use inspections should be
carried out as per the Manufactures instructions. Recorded in the daily/weekly inspection sheet and any defects
recorded
• LOLER Regulations- do not apply to the Three Point Linkage of a tractor but do apply to the front end
loader if fitted
To fully understand LOLER specific training and guidance is required
PUWER – Provision And Use Of Work Equipment Regulations
This is an amendment to a European regulation. It deals with the use of plant and equipment and has specific
requirements including
• Restraint systems- seat belts must be worn at all times to prevent injury in the event of the vehicle
overturning
• ROPS (Roll over Protection Structure) -prevent injury in the event of the vehicle overturning
• FOPS- (Falling Object Protection Structure) prevents injury from falling debris. If fitted to a
vehicle then you do not need to wear the hard hat inside
• Training and Instruction- you must receive adequate instruction and training on any equipment before
you can operate it
• Fit for Purpose- work equipment must be fit for purpose and safe to use
• Information- Operators Manuals and other information relating to the safe use of equipment must be
with the equipment. This is to allow operators to check and gain necessary
information To fully understand PUWER specific training and guidance is required
Environmental issues-
• Refueling- should only be done in a designated area. Clean containers and funnels should be used. Any
spillage should be cleared up using suitable equipment. Waste should be disposed off in designated bins.
• Condensation- the machine should be refueled at the end of the shift to prevent condensation building up in
the tank as the machine cools down
• Reducing environmental damage- Operate safely, operate efficiently. Tip materials in designated
places, don’t mix materials, Switch off when not in use, Don’t overfill when refueling, check tyre pressures, report
leaks or damage, clear up spillage, dispose of waste in designated bins. Follow method statements and COSHH
assessments
• Designated routes- should be adhered too. This will avoid damaging un-spoilt ground, or completed work,
or unnecessary contact will other plant or people
Types of Ag Tractor uses and limitations-
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