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Regulation References

The category system references UK health and safety regulations that govern the inspection and maintenance of different asset types. Below is a summary of each regulation, with links to the official source.

Note: Legislation may be amended over time. Always check the official source for the most up-to-date version.

AbbreviationFull NameLink
LOLER 1998Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998legislation.gov.uk
WAHR 2005Work at Height Regulations 2005legislation.gov.uk
EAW Regs 1989Electricity at Work Regulations 1989legislation.gov.uk
IET CoPIET Code of Practice for In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment (5th Ed.)theiet.org
RRO 2005Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005legislation.gov.uk
PSSR 2000Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000legislation.gov.uk
Road Traffic Act 1988Road Traffic Act 1988legislation.gov.uk
PUWER 1998Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998legislation.gov.uk
PPE at Work Regs 2022Personal Protective Equipment at Work (Amendment) Regulations 2022legislation.gov.uk
ACOP L8Legionnaires' disease: The control of legionella bacteria in water systemshse.gov.uk
BS 5839Fire detection and fire alarm systems for buildingsbsigroup.com