Associated Regulations and Codes of Practice

There are many and varied rules and regulations referring to FLT's throughout the industry the more commonly and generally recognised regulations came into force on 5th December 1998 and are provided by the Health & Safety Executive namely:

• LOLER
• PUWER
• THOROUGH EXAMINATIONS
• SEAT RESTRAINTS
• WORKING PLATFORMS
  

Details of the Regulations plus an Approved Code of Practice plus HSE guidance can be found in the HSE books “Safe use of lifting equipment” reference number ISBN 0-7176-1628-2 and “Safe use of work equipment” reference number ISBN 0-7176-1626-6 both of which can be obtained from the HSE.