Putting UK Loler Regulations in simple layman’s terms. LOLER applies to any sort of powered lifting equipment. These include stairlifts, goods elevators, passenger lifts, cherrypickers, hydraulic platforms, wheelchair lifts etc. This applies to residential, school, retail, club or commercial facilities. All lifting equipment must be inspected regularly by a competent and trained engineer.
When performing a LOLER Inspection the engineer thoroughly inspects the lift and auxiliary equipment such as housing, power supplies, to ensure it is safe to use. The LOLER regulations are very specific about what needs to be recorded when an inspection is carried out. As part of the ELTI group we’ve been trusted by companies in the UK and Europe to provide Lift Inspections that meet all the UK HSE LOLER Regulations. However, our service surpasses that! Not only do we make sure you are compliant but our ISO 9001, SAFed, BSI accreditations and certifications means we offer a highly professional, accountable service. No wonder we’re already trusted by a wide range of clients, like you, to deliver stress-free LOLER inspections and reporting.
UK LOLER Regulations in a nutshell:
- The owner of a lift must ensure the equipment is safe to use.
- The lift and accessory equipment must be routinely LOLER inspected by a trained engineer. Typically this is once or twice a year.
- The LOLER engineer/inspector must submit a UK LOLER Regulations compliant report.
- If an accident happens and you have not been compliant then you could be legally liable for not ensuring the safety of the equipment you provided.
At London Loler Inspections we offer an affordable, quality LOLER Lift Inspection service to residential, education, retail and commercial clients. Whether you have a simple stair lift, manage a building with several lifts or have multi-sites with multi-lifts, we’re able to support you. Taking the stress out of complying with HSE LOLER Regulations.
You can find the Governments HSE LOLER Lift Inspection guidelines here.