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Self-Assessment Checklist: Lifting Operations at the Workplace
In reference to Page 36 of Industry Guidance Note (IGN): Lifting Operations at the Workplace [2024/IGN/02]
Industry Guidance Note (IGN)
2024/IGN/02 - Lifting Operations at the Workplace
The purpose of this industry guidance note (IGN) serves as a guidance and reference on matters pertaining to lifting operations at the workplace. All lifting operations involving lifting equipment as listed under Fifth Schedule (Part I) of the WSHO, 2009 must be properly planned, appropriately supervised, and carried out in a safe manner by a competent person.
Approved Code of Practice & Guidelines
Approved Code of Practice and Guidance (ACOP): Safe Use of Electricity at Construction Sites
This Approved Code of Practice (ACOP) is issued by the Safety, Health and Environment National Authority [SHENA]. This ACOP is aimed at employers, principals and occupiers who are responsible for the safe use of electricity in all worksites. An ACOP is not legally binding and merely represents advice and guidance on how to comply with the law. If you follow the advice contained in an ACOP, you will be doing enough to comply with the law. You are encouraged to adopt this ACOP where possible unless there are better or similar alternatives or where it is not reasonably practicable to do so.