LOLER Inspection & LOLER In-Use Inspection Services UK

Lifting Gear Products provide professional LOLER Inspection and LOLER In-Use Inspection services for lifting and handling equipment nationwide, ensuring compliance with the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER).

All LOLER Inspections are carried out by competent, trained inspectors, ensuring your lifting equipment remains safe, legally compliant and fully certified for continued use in industrial and commercial environments.

Working alongside our trusted service partner Dale Lifting and Handling, we deliver both LOLER thorough examinations and LOLER In-Use Inspections with service coverage nationwide from our Sheffield and Manchester locations, and nationwide support available where required.

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Our team can also advise on inspection intervals, asset registers and compliance planning for multi-site operations.

You can request a LOLER In-Use Inspection or LOLER Thorough Examination by contacting our service teams directly or by completing our online service request form and selecting your preferred inspection date.


Manchester LOLER and crane inspections services

LOLER Inspection – Manchester

Dale Lifting and Handling – Manchester
2 Kelbrook Road, Parkhouse Street Industrial Estate, Manchester, M11 2QA
+44 (0)161 223 1990
enquiries@dale-lifting.co.uk

Design & Manufacture Manchester

Sheffield LOLER services for lifting equipment

LOLER Inspection – Sheffield 

Lifting Gear Products – Sheffield
326–328 Coleford Road, Sheffield, S9 5PH
+44 (0)114 244 3456
sales@liftinggearprod.co.uk

Design & Manufacture Sheffield
Why Are LOLER Inspections needed?
LOLER Regulations – What You Need to Know

  • LOLER places legal duties on organisations and individuals who own, operate or control lifting equipment used at work. This includes ensuring equipment is:

    • Suitable for the task
    • Properly marked
    • Regularly inspected
    • Maintained and documented

    Where lifting equipment is also classified as work equipment, PUWER regulations apply alongside LOLER. Records of all LOLER thorough examinations must be retained, and certain defects must be reported to the enforcing authority.

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LOLER In-Use Inspection UK

  • A LOLER In-Use Inspection is a routine inspection carried out between statutory thorough examinations.

    As part of our on-site maintenance contracts, Lifting Gear Products can act as the Responsible Person, carrying out formal LOLER In-Use Inspections through trained personnel, distinct from daily operator pre-use checks, with sufficient knowledge and experience to identify obvious defects and signs of deterioration.

    LOLER In-Use Inspections Help:

    • Support ongoing compliance
    • Reduce unplanned downtime
    • Identify early-stage faults
    • Complement, but do not replace, a LOLER thorough examination
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Benefits of Regular LOLER Inspection

  • By scheduling regular LOLER Inspections, your business can:

    • Improve equipment performance
    • Reduce operational downtime
    • Extend equipment service life
    • Protect high-value lifting assets
    • Keep employees and contractors safe
    • Demonstrate full legal compliance
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LOLER Inspection – Frequently Asked Questions
  • What is a LOLER Inspection?

    A LOLER Inspection is a statutory thorough examination of lifting equipment and lifting accessories to confirm they are safe to use, fit for purpose and compliant with the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER).

  • Which types of equipment require a LOLER Inspection?

    LOLER Inspections apply to lifting equipment used at work, including cranes, hoists, lifting beams, slings, chains, shackles and attachments used to support or secure loads. Equipment used to lift people is also subject to LOLER requirements.

  • How often must a LOLER Inspection be carried out?

    The required inspection intervals are:

    • Every 6 months for lifting equipment used to lift people and loose lifting equipment
    • Every 12 months for lifting equipment and accessories used to lift loads
    • At shorter intervals if dictated by risk assessment or operating conditions
  • What is examined during a LOLER Inspection?

    A LOLER Inspection assesses the condition, integrity and safety of lifting equipment, including wear, deformation, corrosion, markings, safe working load (SWL) identification and any defects that could pose a risk during operation.

  • What is an in-use inspection and is it a replacement for LOLER?

    An in-use inspection is a routine visual check carried out by operators before using lifting equipment. It helps identify obvious damage or faults but does not replace a LOLER Inspection, which must be carried out by a competent person at statutory intervals.

  • Does lifting equipment need to be marked to pass a LOLER Inspection?

    Yes. Lifting equipment and accessories must be clearly marked with their Safe Working Load (SWL). Equipment that is unmarked, incorrectly marked or illegible cannot be inspected or certified under LOLER.

  • Who is qualified to carry out a LOLER Inspection?

    A LOLER Inspection must be conducted by a competent person with appropriate training, technical knowledge and experience of lifting equipment. The inspector must be capable of identifying defects and determining their safety significance.

  • Is a LOLER Inspection required before first use?

    A LOLER Inspection is required before first use unless the equipment is supplied with a valid Declaration of Conformity and its safety does not depend on installation or assembly conditions.

  • What happens if defects are found during a LOLER Inspection?

    Any defects identified during a LOLER Inspection must be recorded. Equipment with serious defects must be removed from service immediately, and certain defects must be formally reported to the enforcing authority.

  • Does LOLER apply to all lifting equipment used on site?

    LOLER applies to lifting equipment used at work. Some equipment may fall outside LOLER but still require inspection under PUWER. Many organisations adopt LOLER Inspection standards as best practice for managing lifting risks in industrial environments.

  • Why are regular LOLER Inspections important for businesses?

    Regular LOLER Inspections help businesses maintain legal compliance, reduce the risk of equipment failure, protect employees, minimise downtime and extend the operational life of lifting equipment.

  • How do LOLER Inspections support compliance and risk management?

    LOLER Inspections provide documented evidence of compliance, support health and safety audits, reduce liability exposure and help organisations demonstrate effective control of lifting operations.