The HSE has called for evidence to review the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) and the Pressure Systems Safety Regulations (PSSR).
Views are sought from companies (manufacturers, importers, suppliers) and users / owners, dutyholders, and any other organisation holding relevant information / experience.
The exercise aims to establish a comprehensive evidence base to inform viable opportunities for simplifying and streamlining regulatory processes. The review will reflect the current industry landscape, anticipate future innovation, and maintain workplace health and safety standards.
The HSE has commented that initial assessments suggest LOLER and PSSR are generally founded on sound engineering principles, reflect well-established practices, and are deeply embedded across a wide range of sectors. However, it also recognises that the emergence of new technologies introduce new risk profiles.
HSE’s review is part of the organisation’s wider response to the government’s plans to support growth through the Regulation action Plan.
The call for evidence aims to identify any unnecessary administrative or financial burdens that do not meaningfully contribute to risk reduction, assess whether regulations have become outdated in practice, and explore opportunities for reform that could enhance regulatory clarity, foster innovation, and support economic growth.
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