What is a Loler Inspection?

A LOLER inspection is the name given to a comprehensive examination, by a competent individual, of all lifting equipment, machinery and accessories. It is a legal requirement for you to obtain a LOLER certificate if you have operational lifting equipment. The inspection is to ensure that all equipment and accessories have been examined for faults, defects & potential points of failure, and to certify that everything is in optimal working order, or, highlight what is needed to bring the equipment up to that standard, before a certificate can be granted.

What does LOLER stand for?

The acronym, LOLER, stands for the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations.


Do I Need A LOLER Inspection?

Stated by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), routine examinations should be carried out as part of the LOLER 1998 regulations. You have a legal responsibility to make sure that any lifts used at work or for passengers are maintained and are safe to use, so a LOLER inspection IS required.


Who Can Carry Out A LOLER Inspection?

As stated by the LOLER Approved Code of Practice & Guidance, an inspection must be carried out by a competent person. This person must have sufficient practical experience and technical knowledge, to be able to inspect and detect the lifting object for any defects and the severity of such.

The competent person must also be completely independent and neutral, to enable them to make an impartial assessment.

How Often Does A LOLER Inspection Need To Be Carried Out?

Any lifting equipment that is used to move people or all lifting accessories, need to be inspected every 6 months. All other lifting equipment should be inspected every 12 months.

Other circumstances of when a LOLER inspection should be carried out are:

  • After an equipment failure or if the equipment has been damaged.
  • If the equipment hasn’t been used for a long time.
  • If the equipment is being installed on-site, an inspection will be needed upon assembly and before first use.
  • During regular service, especially if there are additional safety considerations.

  • What Equipment Does LOLER Cover?

    A LOLER inspection covers a variety of equipment, including, but not limited to:

  • Passenger and Cargo Lifts
  • Escalators and Travelators
  • Cherry Pickers
  • Scissor Lifts
  • Forklift Trucks
  • Cranes
  • Patient Mobility Handling


  • Does Your Lift, Machinery Or Equipment Need A LOLER Inspection?

    Here at Trades 247, we specialise in commercial, industrial and residential lift maintenance, servicing, installation and emergency call-outs. We are based in Wolverhampton, West Midlands, but operate nationally. We have a network of engineers, strategically situated around the country, so that we can be with you in under an hour, or at a time that best suits you. Simply give us a call on 0330 090 4247 or submit your details and we’ll call you. From there, we can discuss your requirements and if you’re happy, we can dispatch one of our engineers.

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