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Lifting Operations

The Regulations cover a wide range of equipment including, cranes, forklift trucks, lifts, hoists,
mobile elevating work platforms, and vehicle inspection platform hoists. The definition also includes lifting accessories such as chains, slings, eyebolts etc

If you are an employer or self-employed person providing lifting equipment for use at work, or you have control of the use of lifting equipment, then the Regulations will apply to you.

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Lifting Operations | International Advice

Specialist: Alastair Kleissner

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Alastair is a Chartered member of IOSH who hold a NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety, a Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice and a Level 5 Award in Crowd Safety Management. He has over 20 years' experience working in Film, Theatre, and Events after gaining a BA in Technical Theatre and Stage Management from Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. He specializes in supporting productions particularly in CDM compliance and rigging safety. Alastair sits on the ABTT Safety Committee and is a full member of the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management. He is currently responsible for supporting clients both in the UK and around the world on a variety complex projects in both the TV/ Film industry and the Events world.

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Article last updated on Feb 14th, 2026

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