We cover all major lifting equipment.
Mobile Lifting
We inspect all types of vehicle-mounted and material-handling equipment – including Forklifts, HIABs, Grab Lorries, Tail-Lifts, Telehandlers, and Dock Levellers.If it lifts, loads, or shifts – we make sure it’s safe and LOLER-compliant.
Fixed lifting equipment.
We cover all lifting equipment – from Goods and Passenger Lifts to Vehicle Lifts, Runway Beams, and more.Whether it lifts people, products, or plant, we’ve got it covered under LOLER PASS.
The need for LOLER
Safety isn’t optional – it’s the law. Whether it’s a commercial building, a care home, or a construction site, LOLER examinations are essential to keeping your lifting equipment compliant and your people protected.
Think of it like a car’s MOT. Just as your vehicle needs regular checks to stay road-legal, your lifts and lifting equipment require routine LOLER inspections to ensure they’re safe to use.
Failing to comply doesn’t just put your legal standing at risk – it endangers lives. Operating without a valid LOLER certificate could result in penalties, liability, or worse: serious injury to users or staff.
Understanding LOLER Certification
Once your lifting equipment has passed its Thorough Examination, you’ll receive a LOLER certificate — a legal document confirming the equipment’s safety and compliance.
This certificate includes detailed information to ensure full transparency and accountability:
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Equipment Details:
Make, model, serial number, and the exact location where the equipment is installed or operated. -
Inspection History:
The date of the last LOLER examination and when the next one is due. -
Safe Working Load (SWL):
The maximum load the equipment can safely handle, as assessed during the inspection. -
Reason for Inspection:
Whether the examination was routine, post-installation, post-modification, or following a repair. -
Tests Conducted:
A full list of visual and functional checks, mechanical tests, and safety verifications performed. -
Identified Defects:
Any faults found, their level of risk, and whether they are classified as immediate actions or advisories. -
Recommendations:
Details of any required repairs, replacements, or adjustments — along with a timeline for corrective action. -
Inspector Details:
The name, qualifications, and contact information of the Competent Person who carried out the LOLER examination.
MOBILE OR FIXED?
LOLER, what it does it cover?
LOLER doesn’t just apply to fixed lifts in buildings — many mobile and vehicle-mounted lifting systems also fall under the regulations. These machines are often used daily in logistics, construction, and transport, and therefore require regular, thorough inspections to ensure they're safe and compliant.
Forklifts
Widely used in warehouses, factories, and construction sites, forklifts are classed as lifting equipment under LOLER.
They must be inspected every 12 months (or more frequently if lifting people) to check for wear, defects, or mechanical issues.
HIABs (Lorry-Mounted Cranes)
Hydraulically operated cranes mounted on trucks, used for lifting heavy loads during delivery or construction.
Regular LOLER inspections are required to assess the lifting arms, chains, and stability systems for safe operation.
Grab Lorries
Equipped with a hydraulic arm and bucket to remove waste or aggregates.
These lifting arms are subject to LOLER checks to ensure they can safely lift and place materials without risk of collapse or failure.
Tail-Lifts
Attached to the rear of vans or lorries, tail-lifts raise or lower heavy goods during loading and unloading.
Because of their constant use, LOLER inspections are essential to prevent mechanical failure or injury during operation.
Telehandlers
Versatile lifting machines used mainly on construction and agricultural sites.
Telehandlers lifting loads (especially people, using man baskets) must be inspected under LOLER every 6 or 12 months, depending on use.
Dock Levellers
Fixed platforms used to bridge the gap between a loading dock and a vehicle.
Though often overlooked, these devices fall under LOLER and require inspections to maintain a safe working environment.
When people think of LOLER, they often picture traditional passenger lifts—but the regulations apply to a much wider range of lifting equipment. Here’s a breakdown of the most common lift types that require LOLER examinations:
Passenger Lifts
Found in residential blocks, offices, and commercial buildings, these lifts transport people between floors.
Because they carry passengers, these lifts are subject to the most rigorous LOLER inspection schedules to ensure user safety at all times.
Goods Lifts
Designed to move goods rather than people, though some allow an attendant to ride along.
While the inspection frequency may differ from passenger lifts, LOLER still applies—especially when personnel are involved.
Dumbwaiter Lifts
Compact and typically used in restaurants, hotels, or private homes to move small loads like food, books, or documents.
Often overlooked due to their size, dumbwaiters must still be LOLER compliant, particularly in fast-paced environments where safety risks can quickly escalate.
Escalators
These continuously moving staircases are common in shopping centres, airports, and stations.
Although not a "lift" in the traditional sense, escalators require regular checks under LOLER and PUWER to ensure safe operation and prevent failures.
Platform Lifts
Used to assist individuals with mobility challenges—especially in healthcare settings, public buildings, and private homes.
Because they serve vulnerable users, platform lifts demand high safety standards and consistent LOLER inspections to maintain legal and operational compliance.