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LOLER Inspections: Certified Safety and Legal Compliance Across the UK
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LOLER Inspections refer to the routine and legally required safety checks performed on lifting equipment, in accordance with the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER). These inspections ensure that lifting equipment is safe to use, fit for purpose, and does not pose a risk to workers or the public.
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Why LOLER Inspections Are a Legal and a Operational Must
Under the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, employers are responsible for providing a safe working environment. LOLER strengthens this by specifically targeting lifting gear safety. Regular LOLER inspections help prevent accidents, protect staff and public, avoid costly downtime, and ensure businesses meet HSE regulations—all of which contribute to smoother, safer operations.
Which Equipment Needs LOLER Inspections?
Any device used to lift or lower loads falls under LOLER jurisdiction, including:
- Passenger lifts & platform lifts
- Cranes, hoists, and MEWPs
- Forklifts, pallet trucks, telehandlers
- Vehicle tail lifts & truck-mounted cranes
- Ceiling hoists, mobile patient lifters
- Lifting accessories
Who Qualifies as a Competent LOLER Inspector?
LOLER regulations require inspections to be carried out by a competent person—someone with the right qualifications, experience, and knowledge of lifting operations. At MW Lift Services, our inspectors are fully trained, HSE-accredited, and backed by years of hands‑on experience across industries.
Inspection Schedule: When & How Often
A structured inspection calendar keeps you compliant and safe:
| Equipment Type | Inspection Interval |
|---|---|
| Lifting equipment for people | Every 6 months |
| General lifting equipment | Every 12 months |
| Lifting accessories (chains, etc.) | Every 6 months |
| After damage or modification | Immediately |
This ensures timely fault detection and minimises business disruption.
Recent LOLER inspection carried out on a manual service lift.
What Happens During a LOLER Inspection?
Each inspection is thorough and methodical:
Visual checks
for structural integrity, wear, corrosion
Functional tests
of brakes, limit switches, emergency stops
Mechanical
& hydraulic assessment of arms, forks, pulleys
Load testing
where required on all types of lifts
Marking and labelling review
ensuring safe working loads are visible
Digital reporting
including photos, defects, and compliance advice
At the end, you receive a comprehensive Report of Thorough Examination, fully compliant with LOLER.
Understanding the Cost of LOLER Inspections
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The cost of a LOLER Inspection depends on several key factors — but one thing is consistent: it’s a smart, necessary investment in your business’s safety, compliance, and continuity.
At MW Lift Services, we believe in transparent and fair pricing, tailored to the type, quantity, and complexity of your lifting equipment. Whether you have a single passenger lift or an entire fleet of forklifts, we’ll provide a cost-effective solution that aligns with your needs — without cutting corners or charging for unnecessary extras.
We also offer discounted rates for multi-site inspections or businesses with multiple items of equipment, along with flexible service packages for ongoing compliance and support.
Because every business is different, we prefer to provide custom quotes based on your specific requirements — ensuring you only pay for the service you actually need.
Our Customers Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
MW Lift Services delivers comprehensive LOLER Examinations and LOLER Inspections across the UK. Our experts are committed to ensuring that every lift—whether passenger, goods, service, platform, or bespoke—complies fully with the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER).
A LOLER Examination, also known as a thorough examination, is a legal inspection carried out by a competent person to assess the safety and condition of lifting equipment under the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER).
LOLER requires inspections at regular intervals: every 6 months for equipment lifting people, and every 12 months for other lifting equipment. Examinations are also needed after installation, repair, or exceptional circumstances.
LOLER applies to all lifting equipment including passenger lifts, goods lifts, hoists, forklifts, cranes, MEWPs, platform lifts, mobility hoists, and lifting accessories like slings or shackles.
Yes. Patient lifting equipment such as ceiling track hoists, mobile hoists, and bath lifts must be inspected every 6 months under LOLER, especially when used in care homes, hospitals, or private residences.
Only a competent person — someone with the necessary skills, experience, and qualifications — can perform a LOLER Examination. At MW Lift Services, all our inspectors are fully trained and certified.
If your equipment is deemed unsafe, it must be taken out of service immediately. We’ll provide a clear defect report with guidance on repairs and retesting options to bring it back into compliance.