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 paramout importance not only to maintain it to the highest standards, but to have complete confidence in its safety and reliability.
UK laws require equipment to be safe, fit for use and inspected at specified intervals by qualified professionals.
LGH are proud to offer you Testing, Inspection and Certification services through a trusted partner, meaning you can always have certainty in your equipment, in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act and more.
Inspection with LGH
Certified engineers handle thorough examinations required under LOLER 1998, PUWER 1998, WAHR 2005, PSSR 2000 and COSHH 2002, covering lifting gear, work equipment, plant machinery, pressure systems, LEV systems, lifts 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.
EXPERIENCE
Skilled team delivering testing, inspection, certification and training across the UK.
TRUSTED ACCREDITATIONS
ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, NPORS, CHAS, SafeContractor, ROSPA, British Safety Council
NATIONAL COVERAGE
Fully equipped engineers and trainers servicing all regions. Engineers deliver certified compliance services nationwide.
ONLINE REPORTING
Access an online inspection database (Motion Kinetic), with downloadable reports and notification features.
TESTING, INSPECTION 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
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
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT LOLER
WHAT IS LOLER 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.