At present there are over 366 acts and regulations that lay down the duties of the employers, employees, manufacturers and suppliers in matters of the health and safety.

Equipment used at work for lifting, lowering and suspending loads requires careful consideration in its selection, use, maintenance and periodic examination.

Current UK legislation in the form of The Provision and use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER) and The Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER) place stringent responsibilities on owners and users of such equipment.

Rope and Sling Specialists Ltd are dedicated to providing industry with a complete service for:

• The manufacture, supply and hire of quality items of lifting equipment.

• Servicing and repair of all types of lifting equipment.

• Proof load testing and thorough examination to meet statutory requirements.

Formed in 1983 Rope and Sling Specialists Ltd are one of the largest independent companies in the field of lifting equipment engineering in Wales and the South West of England.

Amongst its staff it has a collective experience of over 100 years in providing mechanical handling solutions.

An eclectic customer base ensures that the company are fully conversant with the needs of modern industry not only in the domestic market but also overseas thanks to an ever increasing export portfolio.

QUALITY ACCREDITATION BS EN ISO 9002: 1994

The company currently operate a quality management system which meets the provisions of BS EN ISO 9001: 2004.

The scope of approval covers:

• Manufacture of steel, wire and fibre rope slings

• Supply of lifting equipment & accessories

• Hire of general Lifting Equipment

• Examination & repair of general lifting equipment

• Manufacture of webbing cargo restraints?
• The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA)

The LEEA are the trade organisation that covers the lifting equipment industry.

Membership of the Association is strictly regulated and members are required to achieve and maintain internal quality systems, which exceed those of the ISO family.

Regular surveillance audits are carried out throughout the duration of membership. Rope and Sling Specialists Ltd are full members of the Association.