Useful reading/contacts
1. Safe use of work equipment. Provision and use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER) and AcoPL22 ISBN: 0717616266
2. Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER 1998) and AcoP L113
3. The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 and AcoP (21) ISBN: 0110856252
4. The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 ISBN: 0105437743
5. Tail Lift Specification Guide for Road Vehicles (SOE IRTE publication)
6. Five steps to Risk Assessment (HSE) (INDG 163) (rev2)*
7. Managing Health & Safety – Five Steps to Success (INDG 275)*
8. Simple Guide to the Provision and Use of Work Equipment (INDG 291)*
9. Using Work Equipment Safely (INDG 229)*
10. Simple Guide to the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (INDG 290)*
11. HSE Contract Research Report 429/2002, Annex 12 – Thorough Examination of Lorry Tail Lift*
12. Use, Maintenance and Examination of Tail Lift Guidance (Available from www.soe.org.uk
The approved Codes of Practice are priced publications available from HSE Books and all good booksellers.
Useful contacts
ALEM Association of Loading & Elevating Equipment Manufacturers - www.alem.org.uk
This document has been prepared with input from the major tail lift manufacturers,
maintenance contractors, repairers, in-service inspection bodies SOE and HSE.
This guide has no legal status but where reference is made to legislation, if this applies
to you, compliance is a statutory requirement. As such, it is important that you refer
to the Regulations and Approved Code of Practice, where appropriate, to familiarise
yourself with your duties.
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