Lift tables must always comply with the applicable safety requirements according to the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER). Thorough examinations of the lifting equipment should be carried out in a number of situations including, before first use, during and after reinstallation, and in cases where the table is exposed to weather conditions that could cause deterioration. Depending on the type of lifting table and its area of application, the following safety features are also recommended:Dead man's switchEmergency stop functionSafety contact stripSlip-resistant tear plateCatch devicesPressure relief valveHeat protection for electric lifting drive