There is specific legislation concerning the use and maintenance of lifting equipment. The Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) 1998 set out a standard to be reached to ensure that lifting operations are carried out in safe manner. It is important that when addressing the requirements of LOLER that the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) (Section 2.37) are also considered. The text printed in bold italics indicates an Approved Code of Practice has been issued for that regulation and managers must ensure they comply with it.