Lifting. Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER) place certain regulations that must be followed these can be found from HSE a guide can be found on the website below: -
http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg290.pdf
PCT recommend as a minimum the lifting equipment is inspected by a competent person before each use this being a visual check as detailed in the “BEFORE USE” section of the products data sheet and a report is made by a competent person every six months followed by a thorough examination every 12 months.
Please ensure you are up to date with any changes in legislation and you are complying with current regulations in force.