Don't be tempted to trust AI for regulation advice

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- 10 Apr 2025 ( #1225 ) - Newbury, Berkshire, United Kingdom
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Don't use AI to understand regulations
Don't use AI to understand regulations

The UK’s accrediting body for Thorough Examinations (CFTS) is warning businesses seeking clarification about the LOLER (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations) and PUWER (Provision and Use of Work Equipment) government regulations, should not do so using artificial intelligence (AI).

“While AI may provide convenient, simple answers to technical questions, it is not a substitute for official guidance or expert advice,” the body states. “Platforms are only as good as the information that they can access and some are guilty of presenting inaccurate information as fact. This can sometimes be incomplete, outdated, or misleading.”

Director of CFTS, Robert Fisher adds: “We understand why people turn to AI tools for quick answers, but when it comes to safety and compliance, businesses cannot afford to rely on unverified sources”. 

“Thorough Examinations and Safety Inspections must meet the legal requirements of both LOLER and PUWER, and getting this wrong puts people at risk,” he continues.

“We've already seen cases where AI has provided misleading information about Thorough Examinations, leaving businesses with a false sense of compliance. 

“To ensure your equipment meets legal requirements, always check official HSE or UK Material Handling Association guidance or, better still, speak to a CFTS-accredited examiner.”

 


 

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