Lifting Equipment Inspection
LOLER-compliant thorough examinations. Protecting operations and personnel.
LOLER Compliance Services
The Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER) place legal duties on organizations to ensure lifting equipment remains safe throughout its working life. EntireFM delivers comprehensive LOLER thorough examinations by competent engineers, protecting your people and operations.
Legislative Framework
LOLER 1998: Thorough examination at specified intervals by competent person
PUWER 1998: Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations compliance
Health & Safety at Work Act 1974: Duty of care to employees and public
Inspection Frequencies
| Equipment Type | Frequency | Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Person-lifting equipment | Every 6 months | LOLER Reg 9 |
| Goods-lifting equipment | Every 12 months | LOLER Reg 9 |
| Lifting accessories | Every 6-12 months | Based on use |
| Mobile elevating work platforms | Every 6 months | LOLER Reg 9 |
Equipment Coverage
Fixed Equipment
- • Passenger & goods lifts
- • Service lifts & dumbwaiters
- • Platform lifts
- • Vehicle inspection ramps
- • Overhead cranes & gantries
Mobile Equipment
- • MEWPs & scissor lifts
- • Mobile cranes
- • Hoists & winches
- • Patient hoists
- • Pallet trucks (powered)
Lifting Accessories
- • Wire rope slings
- • Chain slings & shackles
- • Webbing slings & straps
- • Eyebolts & lifting points
- • Hooks & karabiners
Specialized Equipment
- • Stage & theatrical rigging
- • Vehicle lifts & ramps
- • Loading bay equipment
- • Dock levellers
- • Tail lifts
Consequences of Non-Compliance
- • Unlimited fines for corporate manslaughter following lifting equipment failure
- • Personal prosecution of directors and responsible persons
- • Imprisonment up to 2 years for serious breaches
- • HSE prohibition notices halting operations
- • Insurance policy invalidation following incidents
- • Reputational damage and loss of contracts
Our LOLER Service
EntireFM delivers comprehensive LOLER thorough examinations through competent engineers holding relevant qualifications and experience:
Pre-inspection planning: Equipment registers and examination scheduling
Thorough examination: Visual, functional and load testing where appropriate
Detailed reporting: Pass/fail certification with defect categorization
Defect rectification: Immediate or planned remedial works
Equipment registers: Centralized tracking and compliance management
Renewal reminders: Automated alerts preventing lapses
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