Health & Safety

With regulations often being updated and it being an offence to now operate equipment without the proper training Panther Platform Rentals offer a complete IPAF training package.

Relevant legislation and recommended reading:-

The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER 98)

Regulations that apply to any machinery or tools used at work, including lifting equipment. They incorporate the present regulations governing this area and extend their scope to cover mobile, self-propelled and remote controlled work equipment.

Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998

Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER 98)

Regulations which address the high risks associated with lifting operations and equipment. LOLER introduces a broad definition of lifting equipment, standardises requirements for periodic inspection, and applies to all sectors of industry.

Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998

The Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974

Regulations that set out the responsibilities of employers and employees with regard to safety in the workplace. Health and safety at work provides the legal umbrella for the various safety regulations, which have been developed for specific industries and activities.

European Based Health and Safety Legislation The 'Six-Pack'

The 'six-pack' regulations are six health and safety at work regulations introduced in 1993. They implemented European Union health and safety at work directives meant to ensure that European Union member states had the same standards to allow for fair competition between businesses working within the Union. In the UK these regulations were already effectively in force under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.

Health and safety in construction

Construction (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1996

To find out more about the minimum requirements on health and safety visit the government site. http://www.hse.gov.uk/new/index.htm