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E. Specialist: Lifts and escalators A free question from our original HS&E LAEE practice exam. Try it, then open the answer to see why each option is right or wrong.

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You maintain passenger lifts in office blocks.

Which regulations require them to be thoroughly examined?

Choose one answer.

  1. A. No regulations cover lifts
  2. B. LOLER 1998
  3. C. The Noise at Work Regulations
  4. D. The Building Regulations only
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Answer: B

  • A. Wrong: Wrong. LOLER covers lifts used at work.
  • B. Right: Right. HSE says lifts provided for use at work are covered by the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) and must be thoroughly examined by a competent person.
  • C. Wrong: Wrong. Lifts are covered by LOLER.
  • D. Wrong: Wrong. LOLER covers thorough examination.

Explanation

Lifts used at work are covered by LOLER and must be thoroughly examined by a competent person at regular intervals.

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