LOLER Examination of small lifting equipment and accessories
Safemach carryout thorough examination of small lifting equipment and accessories, in accordance with the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER).
Safemach can carryout LOLER Thorough examinations on the following:
- Slings, wire ropes, chains & shackles.
- Beams, trollies & crabs.
- Chain blocks, hoists & snatch blocks.
- Safety harnesses, lanyards & fall arrest blocks.
Are LOLER Examinations a Legal requirement?
LOLER (Lifting Operations Lifting Equipment Regulations) is a legal requirement in the United Kingdom. Under the Health and Safety at Work etc Act, employers must ensure a safety working environment, which includes compliance with the LOLER regulations.
What are the LOLER Examination Intervals?
Unless there is an ‘examination scheme’ specifying other intervals, thorough examinations should be conducted every:
- 6 months, for lifting equipment and any associated accessories used to lift people
- 6 months, for all lifting accessories
- 12 months, for all other lifting equipment
Further information can be found on the HSE website.
What Next?
Please contact Safemach to discuss the thorough examination of your small lifting equipment and accessories.