Inspection, Testing and Thorough Examination with LGH

LGH are proud to offer you LOLER, PUWER, PSSR and COSHH Inspection, Testing, Certification, and thorough examination services through our trusted partner Plant and Safety Ltd, meaning you can always have certainty in your equipment, in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act and more.

LGH can offer a nationwide service covering inspection and thorough examination services on a wide range of equipment, including lifting equipment and lifting accessories, plant and access equipment, work equipment, pressure systems and local exhaust ventilation (LEV) systems.

At LGH, we're renowned for the high quality and reliability of our hire fleet. If you have your own equipment, it's a legal requirement and of paramount importance not only to maintain it to the highest standards, but to have complete confidence in its safety and reliability.

Certified engineers handle thorough examinations required under LOLER 1998, PUWER 1998, WAHR 2005, PSSR 2000 and COSHH 2002, covering lifting equipment and lifting accessories, work equipment, plant and access machinery, pressure systems, local exhaust ventilation (LEV) systems, mobile cranes, vehicle lifts, material handling equipment (MHE), dock leveller, passenger/goods lifts, racking systems, height safety installations and industrial doors.

You can also benefit from an inspection database that will notify you when re-certification is required. You only deal with the team you know here at LGH, making it easy.

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EXPERIENCE

Highly qualified and competent inspection and thorough examination engineers servicing all regions.

PARTNER ACCREDITATIONS

ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, NPORS, CHAS, SafeContractor, ROSPA, British Safety Council, SAFed

NATIONAL COVERAGE

Skilled team of engineers delivering inspection, testing, certification and thorough examination across the UK.

ONLINE REPORTING

Access an online inspection database (Motion Kinetic), with downloadable reports and notification features.

INSPECTION, TESTING AND CERTIFICATION SERVICES

LIFTING EQUIPMENT & ACCESSORIES

Statutory examinations under LOLER at 6 or 12-month intervals.

Common items: fibre slings, shackles, hooks, wire ropes, chain and lever hoists, gantry cranes, lifting frames

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WORK EQUIPMENT

Regular inspections under PUWER to ensure safety.

Common items: pallet trucks, jack equipment, ladders, excavators, presses, dock levellers

MOBILE PLANT EQUIPMENT

Subject to PUWER and, when applicable, LOLER inspections.

Common items: cranes, dumper trucks, mobile cranes, backhoes

MOBILE ACCESS EQUIPMENT

Inspected under PUWER and LOLER governance.

Common items: mobile elevated work platforms, booms, scissor lifts, truck-mounted platforms

PRESSURE SYSTEMS

Checked under PSSR 2000 giving you a written scheme of examination (WSE).

Common items: boilers, heat exhangers, compressors, pipework

LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION (LEV) SYSTEMS

inspections in accordance with COSHH 2002.

Common items: fume cupboards, extraction booths, welding/dust extraction

PASSENGER & GOODS LIFTS

The required thorough examinations under LOLER at 6-12month intervals.

Types covered: passenger lifts, goods lifts, platform lifts

INDUSTRIAL DOORS

Annual inspections in accordance with PUWER.

Types covered: roller shutters, sectional overheads, sliding/automated doors

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT LOLER

WHAT IS LOLER 1998 AND WHO DOES IT APPLY TO?

LOLER stands for the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998. It applies to all businesses and organisations whose employees use lifting equipment, whether they own it or not. This includes employers, self-employed individuals, and those in control of lifting equipment.

What types of equipment are covered under LOLER?

LOLER covers any equipment used for lifting or lowering loads, including cranes, hoists, and lifts, plus lifting accessories like slings, shackles and eyebolts. It also applies to equipment used to lift people, which has stricter requirements.

What are the key requirements under LOLER?

Lifting operations must be:

Properly planned by a competent person
Appropriately supervised
Carried out safely

Additionally, lifting equipment must be:

Suitable for the task
Clearly marked with its Safe Working Load (SWL)
Subject to regular thorough examinations

How often should lifting equipment be inspected?

LOLER requires periodic thorough examinations:

Every 6 months for equipment lifting people
Every 12 months for other lifting equipment
Immediately after installation or major structural changes

Records of these examinations must be kept and any defects reported.

What does a ‘thorough examination’ involve and who can carry it out?

A thorough examination is a detailed inspection by a competent person - someone with the necessary training, experience and knowledge. It includes checking structural integrity, safety devices, and wear and tear. The results must be documented and kept on file.

WHAT IS PUWER 1998 AND WHO DOES IT APPLY TO?

PUWER stands for the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998. It’s a UK legislation that requires employers and operators to ensure all work equipment is safe, suitable for its intended purpose, properly maintained, and regularly inspected.

What guidance supports PUWER?

PUWER is supported by an Approved Code of Practice. While not law, following the ACOP means you will normally be doing enough to comply. Health and Safety Executive (HSE) inspectors seek to secure compliance with the law and may refer to this guidance as illustrating good practice.

What counts as work equipment?

Work equipment covers any machinery, tools or installation for use at work, including equipment that employees provide for their own use. The scope is extremely wide and covers any activity involving work equipment, including starting, stopping, programming, setting, transporting, repairing, modifying, maintaining, servicing and cleaning

What must your business do to comply?

If your business uses work equipment or provides it for others to use, you must manage the risks from that equipment. This means ensuring it is::

Suitable for the purpose it is used for, taking account of working conditions and health and safety risks
Maintained in an efficient state and in good repair, with maintenance logs kept up to date where applicables
Inspected after installation and before first use, and wherever deteriorating conditions could create a dangerous situation
Accompanied by clear health and safety information, written instructions where necessary, and suitable warnings
Only used by people who have received adequate training on correct use, the risks involved and the precautions to take

How often should lifting equipment be inspected under PUWER?

PUWER does not set fixed inspection intervals. Equipment must be inspected after installation and before first use, and wherever it is exposed to conditions that could cause it to deteriorate, it must be checked regularly enough to catch faults before they become a risk.

How often that is in practice will depend on the equipment itself, how heavily it is used, the working environment and what the manufacturer recommends.

What applies when buying new equipment?

When providing new work equipment, you must ensure it conforms with the essential requirements of relevant product supply law. You must check it has appropriate conformity marking and is labelled with the manufacturer's details, comes with a Declaration of Conformity, is provided with instructions in English, and is free from obvious defects

What does a PUWER inspection involve and who can carry it out?

A PUWER inspection is a detailed check to confirm work equipment is safe and compliant. Depending on the equipment and how often it’s used, this can range from a simple visual check to a more in‑depth assessment that may involve dismantling components in line with manufacturer instructions.

The inspection must be carried out by a competent person, someone with the knowledge, experience, and judgement to identify defects and decide whether the equipment is safe to use.

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