Lifts Management

This policy sets out the commitment of NHS Lothian to provide a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors and staff. It applies to all persons who have access to, use of, or are responsible for the maintenance of NHS Lothian premises.

This policy, and its associated materials, describes the systems and processes required for the maintenance and safe operation of passenger and goods lifts. Application of this policy will ensure that NHS Lothian meets its statutory duties and operates within approved safety standards and codes of practice.

1. Within any client-contractor relationship, both parties have duties under health and
safety law.

2. Lift contractors can be engaged across all sites and services with lifts, and these policy requirements are applicable whenever this occurs.

3. All NHS Lothian line managers involved in the contracted work will ensure that measures are in place to ensure full co-operation by all those involved.

4. NHS Lothian as the client must decide what is needed to do to effectively manage and supervise the work of lift contractors. The more impact the lift contractor’s work could have on the health and safety risks, the greater the management and supervisory responsibilities of the lift contractor and NHS Lothian.

5. All contractors must follow NHS Lothian Control of Contractors Policy and be inducted on procedures at each site.