HGV Tail Lift Safety UK 2026: LOLER Inspections, Safe Operating Procedures and Legal Requirements

Complete guide to HGV tail lift safety UK 2026. LOLER six-monthly inspection requirements, PUWER training obligations, pre-use inspection checklist.

Tail lifts account for around 1,000 serious injuries per year in the UK. This guide covers the LOLER and PUWER legal requirements, the pre-use inspection checklist, safe operating procedures, and the most common causes of tail lift accidents.

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