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LOLER Thorough Examination Certificate

A LOLER Thorough Examination Certificate confirms that lifting equipment has been thoroughly examined by a competent person in accordance with the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998. This covers cranes, hoists, lifts, forklift trucks, and lifting accessories.

Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER)Valid: 6 or 12 months (depending on equipment type)

What it covers

  • Equipment identification and specification
  • Safe working load verification
  • Structural and mechanical inspection
  • Defect identification and severity grading
  • Pass/fail assessment with conditions
  • Next examination due date

Who needs a LOLER Certificate?

Construction companies
Warehouse operators
Anyone using lifting equipment at work

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Frequently asked questions about LOLER Certificate

How often must lifting equipment be examined?
Equipment used for lifting persons: every 6 months. All other lifting equipment: every 12 months. Lifting accessories (slings, shackles): every 6 months. More frequent examination may be needed in harsh environments.
Who is a competent person for LOLER examinations?
A competent person must have sufficient practical and theoretical knowledge of the equipment to detect defects and assess their significance. This is typically an insurance company engineer or an independent examination body.

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