Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974: Primary legislation governing workplace safety, establishing general duties for employers to ensure safety of employees and others affected by work activities, including lift maintenance.
Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER): Specific regulations for lifting equipment including elevators, covering inspection, maintenance, and safety requirements.
Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER): Regulations ensuring work equipment, including elevators, is suitable, safe, and properly maintained.
Building Regulations 2010: Building standards and requirements that affect elevator installation and maintenance in buildings.
Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008: Regulations ensuring safety standards for machinery including elevator components and systems.
Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999: Requirements for risk assessment and management systems in workplace activities including elevator maintenance.
BS EN 81 series: European and British safety standards specifically for construction and installation of lifts.
BS 7255:2012: British Standard providing code of practice for safe working on lifts.
BS EN 13015:2001+A1:2008: European and British Standard for maintenance requirements for lifts and escalators.
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Legislation governing contracts for the supply of goods and services, including maintenance services.
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Controls unfair terms in contracts, particularly important for service agreements and liability limitations.
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation protecting consumer rights in contracts, applicable if the agreement involves consumer services.
Employers' Liability (Compulsory Insurance) Act 1969: Requirement for insurance coverage for employees involved in maintenance work.
Working Time Regulations 1998: Regulations governing working hours and conditions for maintenance staff.
Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992: Requirements for protective equipment for maintenance workers.
UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Legislation governing the handling and protection of customer and employee data.
Environmental Protection Act 1990: Environmental regulations affecting disposal of materials and environmental impact of maintenance activities.
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2013: Regulations governing the disposal of electrical and electronic equipment components from elevators.
