Lifting Equipment / LOLER Examinations
To meet the requirements of Regulation 9 of LOLER (UK) or Regulation 52 of the General Applications Regulations No. SI 299 (ROI), a lifting equipment examination (sometimes referred to as a lifting equipment inspection or LOLER inspection) is required at various intervals throughout its life in service:
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When first put into service
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When it is installed
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When it has been in service for a period of time
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Each time exceptional circumstances have occurred
When Lifting Equipment Is First Put Into Service
When lifting equipment is put into service for the first time, a lifting equipment / LOLER examination is required. This is normally covered by the CE or UKCA and subsequent Declaration of Conformity.
When Lifting Equipment Is Installed
When equipment is installed, or moved and re-installed, it must undergo a lifting equipment / LOLER examination to ensure that the equipment has been installed correctly and is safe to operate. An example of this would be a Two Post Vehicle Lift. When installed, a competent person should oversee the installation process to ensure that it meets the requirements as defined by the lift manufacturer. Once satisfied, issue a Report of Thorough Examination after Installation. This report remains with the equipment for its life in service.
When Lifting Equipment Has Been In Service For A Period Of Time
Lifting equipment must undergo a thorough lifting equipment / LOLER examination after being in service for a period of time to ensure that it hasn’t deteriorated to a point where it could or has become a danger. The legislation in the UK and ROI specifies the intervals between these examinations as:
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Lifting accessories – every 6 months
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Lifting equipment – every 12 months
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Lifting equipment used for lifting or lowering person – every 6 months
Each Time Exceptional Circumstances Involving Lifting Equipment Have Occurred
There is a requirement for a thorough lifting equipment examination each time exceptional circumstances, which are liable to jeopardise the safety of the lifting equipment, have occurred. A thorough examination is also required following any significant change which may affect the safe operation of the lifting equipment. These include:
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Its involvement in an accident or dangerous occurrence such as overloading, component failure etc
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After a significant change in conditions of use such as increase in use, change in loading (e.g. from inert loads to chemicals) or work environment (e.g. moving from indoor to outdoor use)
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Long periods out of use.
What We Offer
Based in Newtownabbey, Carn Engineering offer lifting equipment examinations (sometimes referred to as lifting equipment inspections or LOLER inspections) throughout Northern Ireland, ensuring that your business adheres to LOLER regulations. Some of our common services include:
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Forklift inspection
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Jack inspection
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Tail lift inspection
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Lifting beam inspection
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Crane inspection
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Vehicle lift inspection
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Patient hoist inspection
