The Lifting Operations and Equipment Lifting Regulations 1998 LOLER are essential in ensuring that lifting equipment is fit for purpose in order to safeguard you, your employees and the public from harm
All equipment that lifts an object or a person.
Industrial, construction & warehouse services. Crane, fork-lift trucks, lifts, hoists, mobile elevating work platforms, and vehicle inspection platform hoists. The definition also includes lifting accessories such as chains, slings, eye bolts etc.
Health care services. Hoist stand assist, patient sling, weight test hoist, bath hoist, patient weighing scales, wheelchairs, shower chair/trolley, wheeled walker, changing plinth, profiling bed, recliner chair, stairlift.
In order to verify that lifting equipment and accessories remain safe for use, and to detect and remedy any deterioration in good time, thorough examinations are required throughout the lifetime of the equipment, including examinations:
This depends on the professional judgement of the competent person undertaking the examination, but needs to include all matters which affect the safety of the lifting equipment, including likely deterioration with time.
For most common lifting equipment and accessories, there are industry standard procedures and criteria which a competent person would follow when undertaking thorough examinations and making judgements as to the continued safety of the equipment. Methods used include:
Some disassembly or internal examination of parts may also be required.
Where an examination scheme has been drawn up, this should identify and specify:
Our engineers are all fully qualified to perform thorough LOLER examinations.
On completion of the LOLER you will receive a full report and a certificate within 2 working days electronically and a paper certificate will be posted for you to display.
Certification and postage are included in the price quoted.
Q How much is a LOLER?
A Prices start from £79*
Q What if we have multiple pieces of equipment that require testing?
A We offer a reduced rate for every other piece of equipment that requires testing.
Q What happens if I use equipment without having my equipment tested?
A The HSE will issue a fine up to £200,000 and you as an employer could face imprisonment if you are found to be using equipment that has not been thoroughly checked and you risk the safety of not only your employees but also members of the public.
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