DISCLAIMER:
This duty is currently under review and has not yet been formally signed off by the relevant professional association. The information provided is for reference only and should not be treated as final or authoritative guidance. Please verify any decisions against approved sources or seek professional advice. Updates will be published once sign-off is complete.
Simple terms explainer:
Councils have a responsibility to plan and supervise every lifting activity, provide equipment that is suitable, correctly marked, and properly maintained, and position it to prevent risks. Councils are responsible for arranging thorough examinations at the required intervals, keeping accurate records, and acting promptly on any defects. They must also ensure that all staff involved are trained and competent, and that risks to people are minimised at all times. This duty applies wherever lifting equipment is used in council operations, including housing, social care, waste services, and property management.
Legal status
Statutory
Duty category
Corporate services
Duty type
Compliance
Social determinant of health
Neighbourhood and environment
Emerging policy and legislation
0
Bodies with shared interest
Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
Standards and frameworks
1