Lifting Equipment Inspections
Lifting equipment is subject to ongoing thorough examination and, where appropriate, inspections, in order to adhere to Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER).
Lifting Equipment Inspection Services
At ISI, our lifting equipment inspection services provide your company with the necessary certifications to allow you to operate your lifting equipment safely and legally, and in order to adhere to LOLER regulations.
We will manage the lifting equipment inspection schedule for you and will let you know well in advance when inspections are due.
More benefits of choosing our professional service include:
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Statutory plant survey to identify inspection requirements (for an agreed fee).
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No-obligation quote for the identified LOLER inspection requirements..
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Inspection Service contract and schedule.
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Lifting equipment and lifting accessories inspections by friendly, professional engineers, by appointment.
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Free impartial advice by phone.
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Immediate feedback if any serious defects are identified,
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Summary and review of any queries arising from the inspection at the end of the visit.
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Written reports by email or via our online reporting system.
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Passenger lift inspection and lift certification.
What Does Lifting Equipment Include?
A LOLER inspection or thorough examination (LOLER regulation 9) must be completed on all lifting equipment to comply with lifting regulations.
The LOLER definition of lifting equipment includes any equipment used at work for lifting or lowering loads, including attachments used for anchoring, fixing, or supporting it.
The LOLER test regulations cover a wide range of lifting equipment. This includes:
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Overhead cranes
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Fork-lift trucks and pallet trucks
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Goods lifts and passenger lifts
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Hoists
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Mobile elevating work platforms
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Vehicle inspection platform hoists
The definition of equipment requiring lift certification also includes lifting gear testing and accessories such as chains, slings, eye bolts, etc. We also offer specialist crane inspection services and crane safety testing, covering LOLER and PUWER regs.
LOLER does not apply to escalators, these are covered by more specific legislation, i.e. the Workplace (Health, Safety, and Welfare) Regulations 1992.
You can find a full list of items requiring LOLER thorough examination/inspection on our Equipment Safety Checklist page.
