LOLER Inspection & Testing Services in Hampshire, Berkshire & UK

Make sure your lifting equipment stays compliant

Under the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (known as LOLER) and the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (known as PUWER), passenger and goods lifts, and lifting equipment are required to have a regular examination.

Does you equipment require examination? Find out more

Which lift types require a LOLER examination?

Construction Hoist
Goods Lift
Home Lift
Mobile Elevating Work
Platform (MEWPs / 'Cherry Picker')

Motorcycle Lift
Passenger/Goods Lift
Patient Hoist - Patient Runways
Platform Lift
Scissor Lift (Goods & Persons)
Service Lift

Stair Lift
Tail Lift
Vehicle Lift
Vehicle Tail Lift

What Lifting plant equipment needs a LOLER examination?

Arborists Equipment
Bin & Skip Lorry
Bin Lifter
Cable Drum Trailer
Chain & Wire Rope Sling
Chain Block - Powered & Manual
Climbing Equipment
Crawler Crane
Drilling Rig
Engine Crane
Excavator
Eyebolt

Fork Truck & Attachments
High Lift Pallet Truck
Hydraulic & Mechanical Jack
Lifting Dumper
Lifting Frame
Loading Shovel
Lorry Loading Crane
Magnet
Material Handler
Mobile Crane

Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWPs / 'Cherry picker')
Order Pickers
Overhead Travelling Crane
Pallet Stacker
Runway Track, Gantry, Teagle
Shackle

Spreader Beam
Stage Equipment, Hoists, Lighting Bars, Camera Crane
Suspended Access Equipment
Tele-Handler
Vehicle Recovery Equipment
Wall & Pillar Jibs
Winch - Powered & Manual

Trust HESL with your Lift Examinations

Engineer Surveyors from Hutcheon Examination Services (HESL) have all the qualifications required to carry out LOLER inspections, as well as a wealth of experience across a range of sites in both the private and public sector.

Organisations that choose HESL to carry out lift examinations benefit from:

Flexible and convenient inspection visits that minimise disruption
Thorough and effective inspections that put quality and compliance first
Support with the whole end-to-end examination process, from handy renewal reminders and comprehensive reports

What our customers say

See why organisations choose HESL

We have used HESL for a number of years to undertake a variety of statutory inspections across our estate, we have always found their office and on-site teams to be very knowledgeable and thorough and provide an excellent overall service. - Bradfield College, Berkshire

As a new power station, where safety is paramount, it was important that we appointed the right company to carry out our statutory examinations and HESL certainly haven't disappointed. Helpful and flexible, they listen, are easy to get hold of and give plenty of notice. - Lakeside Energy from Waste (EfW)

It was a very professional experience which we appreciate. - The Burgate School and Sixth Form

Personable, Professional, Efficient & Friendly

As part of a large Housing Association it is imperative that the statutory LOLER inspection is carried out on all lifting equipment in our properties right across Wiltshire & Oxford. I have had the pleasure of working alongside Hutcheon Examination Services for over a year now...

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Peter’s help on the day of inspection was much appreciated. He delivered more than we expected and was extremely helpful. - Thomson Environmental Consultants

Certified for the Examination of Arboricultural Climbing Equipment

HESL has both City & Guilds and NPTC certifications, proving that we have the in-depth knowledge and understanding required to examine your industrial climbing equipment.

FAQ's

Questions we frequently get asked

What does LOLER stand for?

LOLER (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998).

What is LOLER?

LOLER defined by the HSE (Health and Safety Executive) as follows:

“LOLER regulations place duties on people and companies who own, operate or have control over lifting equipment. This includes all businesses and organisations whose employees use lifting equipment, whether owned by them or not.

“In most cases, lifting equipment is also work equipment so the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) will also apply (including inspection and maintenance).”

What equipment is LOLER relevant to?

LOLER regulations apply to a variety of lifting equipment used in many workplace settings such as hospitals, care homes, factories, warehouses, construction sites, offices and residential properties.

Types of lifting equipment covered by the LOLER regulations include patient hoists, vehicle lifts, Mobile Elevated Work Platforms (MEWPS) and cranes.

This is not an extensive list. For a full list, please consult our list above.

What is a LOLER inspection?

A LOLER inspection is most commonly known as a Loler Examination and is a comprehensive examination of lifting equipment. The examination protocol varies based on type of equipment.

Ideally a qualified independent and impartial third party should carry out proof load testing, such as HESL’s Engineer Surveyors who are DBS-checked and hold a recognised professional status (EngTech, IEng.).

The Engineer Surveyor will conduct a detailed examination of the equipment, including visual examination and functional checks and measurement of wear. Afterwards, they will complete a written report for your records.

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