For lifting equipment used mainly by members of the public (such as lifts in. shopping centres or train stations), you do not have duties under PUWER or. LOLER. However, you still have duties under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 to ensure the equipment is safe.
It is the headquarters of the Kollam district. Kollam is the fourth largest city in Kerala and is known for cashew processing and coir manufacturing. The city lies on the shores of Ashtamudi Lake.
Mentioned in Greek literature from the first century, Kollam has been a thriving trading port for centuries. Best Known for Ashtamudi Lake. The surrounding region produces pepper (after which the city is named), cashews, coir and other agricultural products. Local communities include Christian, Muslim and Hindu peoples. A historical Chinese population is known to exist, and the town's market is still named after them.