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Version date: 1 April 2020 - onwards
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Regulation 42 Work equipment for lifting loads

An employer shall ensure that -

(a) all lifting operations are properly planned, appropriately supervised and carried out to protect the safety of employees,

(b) when work equipment for lifting loads is installed permanently, its strength and stability during use is ensured, having regard to the loads to be lifted and the stress induced at the mounting or fixing points of the structure,

(c) lifting equipment designed for low frequency use is not installed where its anticipated use will render the equipment unsuitable,

(d) machinery for lifting loads is clearly marked to indicate its safe working load and, where appropriate, is fitted with a load plate giving the safe working load for each configuration of the machinery,

(e) work equipment which is not designed for lifting persons is appropriately and clearly marked to this effect,

(f) every drum or pulley round which the chain or wire rope of any lifting equipment is carried is of suitable diameter and construction for the chain or rop

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