Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations.

A LOLER inspection ensures your lifting equipment is safe and compliant. The Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 Act (LOLER) govern these inspections. Ultimately, they are a vital legal requirement for any individual or company that owns, operates, or controls lifting equipment.

However, LOLER inspections are more than just a legal obligation. They’re designed to ensure workplace safety, by preventing the occurrence of accidents, injuries, and equipment failures. The overall purpose of a LOLER inspection is to help identify and mitigate potential risks before they result in a dangerous accident.

 Under LOLER regulation, workplace lifting equipment is checked thoroughly. This includes, but is not limited to: cranes, lifts, forklift trucks, mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs), and chains. Accessories such as slings and hooks also require lifting equipment inspection. These rules are in place to keep workplaces safe and ensure equipment works efficiently. 

 LOLER Regulations were created to keep people safe while using lifting equipment. This legislation makes it a legal obligation for individuals and companies that own or use lifting equipment, to protect people. They set out specific requirements for how lifting equipment should be designed, built, used, and maintained. Following LOLER regulations is essential to protecting workers from potential dangers, in the event of equipment breaking or malfunctioning.