Guidance to

Documentation
and Marking –
Part 5 Lifting
Accessories,
Slings

Document Reference: LEEA 059-5

Guide to Documentation and Marking – Part 5 Lifting
Accessories, Slings
Document reference LEEA 059-5 version 2 dated 23.02.15

Published by the
LIFTING EQUIPMENT ENGINEERS ASSOCIATION
3 Osprey Court, Kingfisher Way
Hinchingbrooke Business Park
Huntingdon PE29 6FN
United Kingdom
Tel: + 44 (0) 1480 432801 Fax: + 44 (0) 1480 436314
E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.leeaint.com
CONTENTS

1.0 Introduction Page 1

2.0 Item, standard and required information Page 1

Appendix 1 Page 15
Introduction.
This guide is aimed at manufacturers, distributors and users of lifting equipment within the European Economic Area. It has been developed as
a quick reference guide to ensure that lifting equipment is supplied with the correct documentation and marking as required by current
legislation, standards and best practice guidance.

LEEA 059-5 is one of a series of guides related to documentation and marking of a range of generic forms of lifting equipment as listed below:

Part 1 – Manual Lifting Machines

Part 2 – Powered Lifting Machines
Part 3 – Lifting Machine Supporting Structures
Part 4 – Lifting Accessories, Non-fixed load lifting attachments.
Part 5 – Lifting Accessories, Slings
Part 6 – General accessories and Components for slings.

2.0 Item, standard and required information.

The following table identifies each common generic form of slings along with the applicable primary standards. The table also identifies the
minimum documentation to be supplied with the equipment and the minimum information to be marked on it. To ensure that the correct
equipment is supplied fit for purpose, it also identifies the information that should be exchanged between the supplier or designer and the end
user.

Item & Standard Required Information

Chain Slings Documents to be supplied in accordance with the relevant legislation & relevant standard:

- EC Declaration of Conformity (guidance LEEA 030.1e)

Assembly of one or more chains - Manufacturers Certificate (guidance EN 818-4 / EN 818-5 clause 8)
for attaching loads to the hook - Manufacturer’s instructions for use (guidance LEEA SI.1.3 and EN 818-6)
of a crane or other lifting
Note: the EC Declaration of Conformity & Manufacturers Certificate can be issued as a single document.

Manufacturers Certificate

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 Each assembled chain sling shall be provided with a dated certificate stating conformance with EN 818-4 &
giving a least the following minimum information:

- Name of the chain sling manufacturer or supplier including date of issue of the certificate &
authentication.
- Number & part of the standard, eg EN 818-4 or EN 818-5
- The identification number or symbol of the chain sling
- A description of the chain sling, to include a list of all component parts
- The nominal size of the chain & the grade mark
- The nominal length
- The working load limit

For chain slings of welded construction, the following information is required in addition to the minimum
information above:

- The value of the manufacturing proof force(s) applied

Single leg sling - The name of the person or establishment that carried out the manufacturing proof force test & final
examination.

For chain slings joined by mechanical devices. In the case of chain slings the following information is
required in addition to the minimum information above:

- In the case of chain slings proof tested following assembly the following information:
1. The name of the person or establishment that carried out the manufacturing proof
force test & final examination.
2. The value of the manufacturing proof force applied.

- In the case of chain slings not proof tested following assembly, the name of the competent person or
establishment that carried out the visual examination.

Marking requirements

Single leg sling.

- CE Mark
Two leg sling - Sling manufacturers name or symbol
 - Year of manufacture
- WLL in tonnes (t)
- Identification mark
- Sling grade
- Number of legs i.e. 1

Multi-leg sling.
- CE Mark
- Sling manufacturers name or symbol
- Year of manufacture
- WLL in tonnes (t) and range of angles.
- Identification mark
- Sling grade
- Number of legs

Three leg sling.

Information Which Should Be Exchanged Between the User & the Designer or Supplier
In the case of multipurpose slings, only a general specification can be given, whereas for dedicated single
purpose slings a more detailed exchange of information is necessary. In either case, the following is the
minimum information which should be exchanged between the user and designer or supplier of the
equipment:

Multipurpose Slings
1. Details of the sling required, ie single leg, two leg etc, maximum load to be lifted, length of leg(s).
2. Slinging conditions, if the sling is to be used in choke hitch, if the sling is to be used at 0-45º or 45º-60º
as well and the maximum load to be lifted in any of these conditions.
3. If shortening devices are required for sling adjustment.
4. The environmental conditions, including extremes of temperature and details of possible chemical
attack.
5. The conditions of loading, including being subject to shock loads, if the nature of the load is inherently
dangerous, eg hot metal or acids, if the load is to be transported over areas involving high risk, eg work
areas.
6. Details of the largest and smallest crane hook onto which it is intended to place the upper terminal fitting.
Four leg sling
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 7. Other technical requirements or any special requirements applicable on the site(s) where the sling is to
be used.

Single purpose slings.

1. All details of the load to be lifted, including the gross weight and dimensions together with the position
BS EN 818-4 (G8) of the centre of gravity and details of any permanently built in lifting points.
BS EN 818-5 (G4) 2. The environmental conditions, including extremes of temperature and details of possible chemical
attack.
LEEA COPSULE – Section 14 3. The conditions of loading, including being subject to shock loads, if the nature of the load is inherently
dangerous, e.g. hot metal or acid, if the load is to be transported over areas involving high risk, eg work
areas.
4. Details of the crane hook onto which the upper terminal fitting will be placed.
5. The headroom available.
6. Other technical requirements or special requirements applicable on the site(s) where the sling is to be
used.

Steel Wire Rope Slings Documents to be supplied in accordance with the relevant legislation & relevant standard:

Assembly of one or more steel - EC Declaration of Conformity (guidance LEEA 030.1e)

wire rope legs for attaching - Manufacturers Certificate (guidance EN 13414 -1, -2, -3)
loads to the hook of a crane or - Manufacturer’s instructions for use. (guidance SI.2.3)
other lifting machine
Note: the EC Declaration of Conformity & Manufacturers Certificate can be issued as a single document.

Manufacturers Certificate
The certificate shall contain at least the following information.

- The name & address of the manufacturer or where applicable the authorized representative.
- The number & part of this European Standard; i.e. EN 13414-1.
- The description of the sling including all component parts.
- The WLL & the appropriate angle(s) to the vertical for multi-leg slings.
- The static test coefficient(s) used for design of component(s) (e.g. hook; link; shackle).

Single leg sling Additional information for grommets to EN 13414-3.

 - Identification number of grommet
- Nominal diameter
- Direction of lay of grommet
- Nominal mass of grommet
- Nominal length of circumference
- Description of the grommet including all component parts
- Actual length or circumference
- Actual diameter
- Pin diameter (if specified by the purchaser)
- Measuring load (if specified by the purchaser)

Additional information for cable laid slings:

- Identification number of sling

- Nominal diameter
Two leg sling - Direction of lay of sling
- Nominal mas of sling
- Nominal length or circumference
- Description of the sling including component parts
- Actual length, stating whether under load or no load
- Actual diameter
- Eye length.
- Approximate splice length from beginning of eye to last tuck
- Tail length
- Length between last tucks
- Pin diameter
- Measuring load

Marking requirements:

Single leg sling (single part or endless)

- CE Mark
Three leg sling - Manufacturers identifying mark
- Numbers and/or letters identifying the sling with the manufacturer’s certificate.
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 - Working load limit
- Year of manufacture
- Material Grades

Multi-leg sling
- CE Mark
- Manufacturers identifying mark
- Numbers and/or letters identifying the sling with the manufacturer’s certificate.
- Working load limit and the angles applicable.
- Year of manufacture
- Material grades

Information Which Should Be Exchanged Between the User & the Designer or Supplier
As wire rope slings are frequently used for multi-purpose lifting applications, precise details of the load to be
lifted are not always available. In these circumstances, only a general specification can be given but should,
as far as possible, include the following information:
1. The maximum load to be lifted and, if available, dimensions of the load together with details of any
permanently built-in lifting points.
2. The number of sling legs required and length.
3. If multi-leg, the range of angles for which the sling is to be rated (i.e. 0-45° or additionally 45°-60°).
4. The upper and lower terminal fittings required (if any) or type of eye, e.g. soft eye, thimbles.
Four Leg sling. 5. Information on any adverse environmental conditions, e.g. exposure to chemical atmospheres, high or
low temperatures, exposure to the elements etc.
6. The conditions of loading, including whether the sling is likely to be subjected to a shock load, whether
the load to be lifted is inherently dangerous, e.g. hot metal or acid, whether the load is to be transported
BS EN 13414 - Parts 1,2 & 3 over areas involving high risk e.g. work areas.
LEEA COPSULE – Section 15 7. The extent of the headroom available if known.
8. Other technical requirements or any special requirements applicable on the site(s) where the sling is to
be used.

Textile Slings Documents to be supplied in accordance with the relevant legislation & relevant standard:
Flat woven webbing slings
- EC Declaration of Conformity (guidance LEEA 030.1e)
Assembly of one or more sewn - Manufacturers Certificate (guidance BS EN 1492-1 clause 8)
webbing components for - Manufacturer’s instructions for use. (guidance LEEA SI.3.4 and BS EN 1492-1 annex B)
 attaching loads to the hook of a
crane or other lifting machine. Note: the EC Declaration of Conformity & Manufacturers Certificate can be issued as a single document.
Flat woven or endless round
sling Manufacturers Certificate
The certificate shall include at least the following information:

- The manufacturers name & address, symbol or mark

- Working load limit for the sling & for multi-leg sling assemblies the range of angles to the vertical.
- Type, including eye, fitting, number of legs, nominal length & width.
- The expression ‘flat woven webbing sling’ or ‘flat woven sling assembly’.
- Material of the webbing
- Grade of fitting
- If fitted details of the reinforcements & protection against damage from edges & or abrasion.
- The number of the European standard, e.g. EN 1492-1
- test references, refer to clause 6 of EN 1492-1
- traceability code
- identification of the person authorised to sign the certificate on behalf of the manufacturer & date of
the signature

Marking requirements

- CE Mark
Flat woven webbing sling - Working load limit, in straight lift
- Material of the webbing
- Grade of fitting
- Nominal length in m
BS EN 1492 - 1 - Business name of the manufacturer or symbol, trade mark or other unambiguous
LEEA COPSULE – Section 16 identification
- Traceability code
- A reference to the standard to which it was made
- Year of manufacture

Additional marking requirements for multi-leg slings. (to be marked on a round tag attached to the
master link)
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 - Maximum angle of use of any leg to the vertical
- Label on each leg must not show the WLL

Information Which Should Be Exchanged Between the User & the Designer or Supplier
As flat woven webbing slings are frequently used for multi-purpose lifting applications, precise details of the
load to be lifted and mode of use are not always available. In these circumstances, only a general
specification can be given but should, as far as possible, include the following information:

1. Type of sling required, ie single, two leg etc.

2. Details of soft eyes and eye protection OR if terminal fittings are required to be attached to the sewn
webbing component, the type, eg choker eyeplates etc.
3. The gross weight and dimensions of the load to be lifted together with details of any permanently built
in lifting points if known or alternatively, the maximum load to be lifted.
4. The effective working length of the sling.
5. The mode of use, ie whether the sling is to be used in choke hitch or basket hitch etc. In the absence of
other information, the manufacturer will assume straight pull.
6. The environmental conditions, particularly if the temperature is outside the range of -40C to +80C, if
there is any exposure to specific chemicals or liquids, if the sling will be exposed to strong sunlight for
long periods.
7. The conditions of loading, including:
(a) Whether the sling is likely to be subject to shock load.
(b) Whether the load is to be transported over areas involving high risk, eg work areas. (This should
not be done if it can be avoided.)
(c) Whether the load itself is hazardous.
8. If any protective sleeves are required, the number, length and type of sleeves to be fitted.
9. If any moulded wear pads are to be fitted, the length, number and position.
10. The material of the sewn webbing component.
11. Material and grade of any terminal fittings.
12. If any special treatment or finish is to be applied to the sewn webbing component.
13. Any special instructions including any special marking requirements.
 Round Slings Documents to be supplied in accordance with the relevant legislation & relevant standard:

- EC Declaration of Conformity (guidance LEEA 030.1e)

- Manufacturers Certificate (guidance BS EN 1492-2)
- Manufacturer’s instructions for use. (guidance LEEA SI.4.4 and BS EN 1492-2 annex B)

Note: the EC Declaration of Conformity & Manufacturers Certificate can be issued as a single document.

Manufacturer’s certificate.
The certificate shall include at least the following information:
- the manufacturer’s name & address, symbol or mark and, where applicable, the name & address of
the authorized representative";
- WLL of the sling, & for multi-leg sling assemblies the range of angles to the vertical;
- type, including fitting, number of legs & nominal length;
- the expression ‘roundsling’ or ‘roundsling assembly’
- material of the roundsling;
- grade of fitting
- if fitted, details of protective sleeves
- the number of the European Standard, i.e. EN 1492-2;
- test references (see clause 6 of EN 1492-2);
- traceability code;
BS EN 1492-2 - identity of the person authorized to sign the certificate on behalf of the manufacturer & date of
LEEA COPSULE – Section 17 signature;
- the static test coefficient(s) used for design of component(s) (e.g. hook; link; shackle)."

Marking requirements.
- CE Mark
- Working load limit
- Material of the roundsling
- Grade of fitting
- Nominal length in m
- Business name of the manufacturer, or symbol, trade mark or other unambiguous
identification
- Traceability code
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 - The standard number to which the sling was made.
- Year of manufacture

Additional marking requirements for multi-leg slings. (to be marked on a round tag attached to the
master link)
- Maximum angle of use of any leg to the vertical
- Label on each leg must not show the WLL

Information Which Should Be Exchanged Between the User & the Designer or Supplier
As roundslings are frequently used for multi-purpose lifting applications, precise details of the load to be
lifted are not always available. In these circumstances, only a general specification can be given but should,
as far as possible, include the following information:
1. The gross weight and dimensions of the load to be lifted together with details of any permanently built
in lifting points.
2. The environmental conditions, particularly if the temperature is outside of the range -40C to +80C, if
there is any exposure to specific chemicals or liquids, if the sling will be exposed to strong sunlight for
long periods.
3. The conditions of loading including:
(a) Whether the sling is likely to be subjected to shock load.
(b) Whether the load is to be transported over areas involving high risk eg work areas. (This should
not be done if it can be avoided)
(c) Whether the load itself is hazardous.
4. The effective working length of the sling.
5. The mode of use, ie whether the roundsling is to be used in choke hitch, basket hitch etc.
6. The material of construction.
7. If additional protective sleeves are required, the length and number of sleeves to be fitted.
8. Material and grade of any fittings or coupling devices.
9. Any special instructions including any special marking requirements.

Natural & Man Made Fibre Documents to be supplied in accordance with the relevant legislation & relevant standard:
Ropes
- EC Declaration of Conformity (guidance LEEA 030.1e)
 - Manufacturers Certificate (guidance BS EN 1492-4)
- Manufacturer’s instructions for use. (guidance LEEA SI.5.3 and BS EN 1492-4 annex A)

Note: the EC Declaration of Conformity & Manufacturers Certificate can be issued as a single document.

Manufacturer’s certificate.
The certificate shall include at least the following information:

- Manufacturer's name, address, symbol or mark & where applicable the name & address of the
authorized representative.
- WLL of the sling, & for multi-leg sling assemblies the angle to the vertical;
- Type, including eye, fitting, number of legs & nominal length;
- Nominal diameter or reference number of rope, the rope material & type of construction;
- Grade of fittings;
- Number of the European Standard, i.e. EN 1492-4:2004;
- Traceability code;
Single leg sling - Identity of the person authorized to sign the certificate on behalf of the manufacturer & date of
signature;
- The static test coefficient(s) used for design of component(s) (e.g. hook; link; shackle).

Marking requirements

- CE Mark
- Working load limit in straight lift in the case of single leg or endless slings or for multi-legs
with an angle of 0 – 45 degrees
- Material of the rope
- Reference number of the rope and grade of fittings
- Nominal length in m
- Business name, symbol, trade mark or other unambiguous identification
- Traceability code
- Number and part of this standard.
- Year of manufacture.
2 leg sling
Information Which Should Be Exchanged Between the User & the Designer or Supplier
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 As fibre rope slings are frequently used for multi-purpose lifting applications, precise details of the load to be
lifted and mode of use are not always available. In these circumstances, only a general specification can be
given but should, as far as possible, include the following information:

1. Type of sling required, eg single leg, endless.

2. Type of eye, eg soft eyes, or if fittings are required, details of the fittings, eg hook.
3. Gross weight and dimensions of the load to be lifted together with details of any permanently built-in
lifting points or the maximum load to be lifted.
4. Effective working length of the sling.
5. The mode of use, eg whether the sling is to be used in choke hitch, basket hitch etc.
6. The environmental conditions, particularly if the temperature is outside the range of - 40C to 80C or if
there is any exposure to specific chemicals, liquids or gases.
7. The conditions of loading including:
(a) Whether the sling is likely to be subject to shock load.
(b) Whether the load is to be transported over areas involving high risk, eg work areas. (This should
not be done if it can be avoided.)
(c) Whether the load itself is hazardous.
8. Material from which the sling is to be manufactured.
9. If any protective sleeves are required, the length and number of sleeves to be fitted.
4 leg sling 10. Any special instructions including any special marking requirements.

BS EN 1492 – 4 Note: In the absence of any specific information, the supplier will assume that the circumstances of use are
COPSULE Section 18 suitable for the sling to be used at its maximum safe working load and the sling(s) will be marked and certified
on that basis.
 APPENDIX 1

The following appendix has been developed as a guide to support the requirements of LEEA 059.

The relevant legislation is:

 Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC

 Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008
 Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998
 Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998
 Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999.

It is emphasised that this guidance applies to legal requirements only. If the equipment or service provided is to a standard or other
specification, additional documents or marking may be required. For each product type within the guidance these marking requirements have
been specified.

Lifting equipment includes any manual or power operated lifting machine and any lifting accessory which can connect the load to the lifting
machine or the lifting machine to its supporting structure.

The guiding principle for all documentation is that it must be legible, complete and accurate. Information which is untrue can result in
prosecution. In particular, the traditional practice of ‘back to back’ documentation is now unacceptable.

NEW EQUIPMENT
New lifting equipment must comply with The Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 as amended in 2011. (SOMSR) The Responsible
Person must issue an EC Declaration of Conformity (DOC) and affix the CE marking. This document and marking are evidence that the
Responsible Person has claimed compliance. The equipment must also be accompanied by instructions. The information to be contained in the
EC Declaration of Conformity and the instructions and the other marking requirements are defined within the guidance for each product type.

Note: Some machinery and safety components are subject to special attestation procedures. These are listed in Annex IV of the Machinery
Directive (Annex D of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations) In general, such special procedures only apply to lifting equipment if it is to
be used for lifting persons.
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An employer has a duty under Regulation 10 of PUWER98 to ensure that any new equipment has been designed and constructed in
compliance with the essential requirements contained in SOMSR. The EC Declaration of Conformity and the CE marking are evidence that it
complies.

An employer has a duty under Regulation 9 of LOLER to have lifting equipment thoroughly examined (which includes any appropriate
supplementary testing) before first use. There is an exemption for new equipment if it has not been used and the employer has received an EC
Declaration of Conformity made not more than 12 months before the equipment has been put into use. However, if safety depends on the
installation conditions, a thorough examination is required to ensure that it has been installed correctly and is safe to operate. Following any
thorough examination, the person making the examination has a duty under Regulation 10 of LOLER to make a report of the examination. The
information to be contained in that report is listed in LOLER Schedule 1 and LEEA have produced example templates, refer to LEEA 030.1a.

The simplest solution

In most cases, the simplest way to comply with the legal requirements is for the manufacturer to issue the EC Declaration of Conformity, affix
the CE marking and provide instructions. If the equipment is not supplied direct to the end user, those in the supply chain should pass on the
original documents and not alter any markings. The end user should obtain and keep the original documents. If the exemption applies, the
equipment can be put into use. If, at the point of being put into use, the exemption does not apply or if safety depends on the installation
conditions, the employer should have it thoroughly examined by a competent person and obtain and keep the report of that examination.
Provided the report states that it is safe to operate, the equipment can be put into use.

Problems and alternative solutions

(1) Your supplier has not provided the DOC
The equipment should be rejected until it is provided.

(2) The DOC covers a bulk supply which you will sell in smaller quantities
Provide a copy to your customer. However, it is likely that the exemption under LOLER will not apply so thoroughly examine the equipment and
issue a LOLER report. Alternatively combine the two with a statement on the LOLER report to the effect that the Responsible Person issued a
DOC for the item. Keep the DOC and let your customer see it if requested.

(3) Your supplier will sell direct to your customer so you do not wish to reveal your source
The marking requirements of SOMSR for lifting machines include the name and address of the manufacturer. For lifting accessories, it includes
identification of the manufacturer. You cannot therefore legally hide this information. If your supplier is not the manufacturer but has passed on
the original documents, the simplest solution applies. If your supplier is the manufacturer, then either use the alternative in (2) above or ‘own
brand’ it as in (4) below.

(4) Equipment made by others but sold in your name

This is known as ‘own branding’. The Commission guidance is that if you appear to be the manufacturer you must accept all the
obligations of a manufacturer including assembly of the technical file, declaration of conformity, marking and compliance with the
essential safety requirements. If you are not in possession of the technical file, you should have a written mandate from the manufacturer
that authorises you as their legal representative and details explicitly which obligations set out in article 5 are entrusted to you. As a minimum
you must be made responsible for compiling the technical file and making it available to the authorities if requested during market surveillance.

Note: The technical file needn’t be paper based, electronic records are acceptable and only a Member State can expect to have sight of it
following a substantiated request.
(5) Equipment assembled from several items or modified
The person assembling equipment is regarded as the manufacturer of the assembly. If items within the assembly have a DOC, that forms part
of the technical file for the assembly. Similarly, anyone modifying equipment and/or changing its intended use is regarded as the real
manufacturer. In both cases the obligations include assembly of the technical file, issuing of the DOC, marking and compliance with the
essential requirements including provision of instructions.

(6) Equipment made by others which you are asked to test and certify
Be cautious about what you are being asked to do. Traditionally a certificate of test and examination was all that was required to take the
equipment into service. Now it is only one ingredient of the technical file. If you are testing it on behalf of the manufacturer as part of his
verification process, then he should provide a test specification for you to work to after which you should simply report the results. However,
some internet sources do not provide any documentation and customers will send such equipment or homemade equipment expecting you to
test it and certify it as safe to use. In general, equipment which should be CE marked and have a DOC but hasn’t, should be referred back to
the manufacturer. If you go beyond simply testing, examining and reporting the results, you may be taking a risk.

If it is a test and examination of a new installation and safety depends upon the installation conditions, then Regulation 9 of LOLER applies.
Check also that your customer has the DOC(s) from the manufacturer(s) and that the equipment has been installed in accordance with their
instructions. If it is an assembly of items or includes a modified item, check who is responsible for the assembly or modification. See (5) above.
(7) Equipment supplied without instructions
There is a requirement under SOMSR that the equipment is accompanied by instructions for use. Therefore, as a general rule, the equipment
should be rejected until such instructions are supplied. If it is general purpose equipment, without any characteristics particular to the design,
then generic instructions are an acceptable alternative, eg the LEEA safety information leaflets.

(8) Equipment supplied without CE marking

In general, all complete items of lifting equipment should have the CE marking. Sub-assemblies and components are not usually marked. Some
items, such as shackles, may be made for non-lifting applications. If the item is supplied complete, intended for lifting applications and not
marked, reject it.
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(9) Equipment with a Declaration of Incorporation
An EC Declaration of Incorporation (DOI) is a device to legally market machinery which can function but is not complete and may not be safe. It
is a statement that the machinery is not to be used until incorporated into an assembly for which a DOC is issued. If you buy and incorporate
such machinery, you have the obligations of the manufacturer of the finished assembly.

IN-SERVICE EQUIPMENT
An employer has a duty under Regulation 9 of LOLER to have his lifting equipment thoroughly examined at specified maximum periods or in
accordance with an examination scheme and after any exceptional circumstances which are liable to jeopardise the safety of the equipment.
Following any thorough examination, the person making the examination has a duty under Regulation 10 of LOLER to make a report of the
examination irrespective of whether or not the equipment is found safe to use.

The report must be made to the employer and any person from whom the equipment has been hired or leased. If the person making the
examination is of the opinion that there is a defect involving an immediate or imminent risk of serious personal injury, he has a duty to send a
copy of his report to the relevant enforcing authority. (Generally the HSE) The information to be contained in that report is listed in LOLER
Schedule 1 and LEEA have produced example templates, refer to LEEA 030.1a.