Lift Safety Policy

1.1 As a landlord, Gateshead Council is responsible for maintenance and repairs to our homes, communal blocks, and other properties we own and manage, some of which will contain domestic lifts, passenger lifts and other lifting equipment. We are responsible for maintaining these lifts and carrying out periodic thorough examinations to ensure they continue to operate safely.

1.2 The key objective of this policy is to ensure our Cabinet, Senior Management Team, employees, partners, and tenants are clear on our legal and regulatory lift safety obligations. This policy provides the framework our staff and partners will operate within to meet these obligations.

1.3  This policy sets out our responsibilities in complying with The Lifting Operation and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER) (opens new window) and all other relevant legislation and guidance in respect of lift safety and keeping our customers safe in their homes.