Lift Safety and Statutory Inspection Insights​

A thorough examination under LOLER is a statutory inspection , required to ensure lifting equipment remains safe for continued use. It is a legal requirement for many types of lifting equipment used at work and is separate from routine maintenance or servicing. Understanding what a LOLER thorough examination involves, when it is required, and who is responsible is essential for dutyholders managing lifting equipment in the workplace. What does LOLER mean? LOLER refers to the

Cherry pickers are widely used across construction, facilities management, warehousing and maintenance environments to lift people to height. Because they lift people, they are subject to specific legal requirements around inspection and safety. A common question for dutyholders is whether cherry pickers require inspection under the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER) , and if so, what that inspection involves. The short answer is yes , in most c

Cherry picker inspection is a legal requirement under the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 when equipment is used to lift people for work at height. Cherry pickers are classed as Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) and must undergo regular independent inspection to ensure they remain safe, compliant and fit for use. Understanding how cherry picker inspections work, how often they are required and who is responsible helps dutyholders meet their leg

The Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998, commonly referred to as LOLER , place legal duties on organisations that own, operate or control lifting equipment. One of the most common compliance questions is what is lifting equipment under LOLER and how the regulations apply in real world settings. What Does LOLER Mean by Lifting Equipment? Under LOLER, lifting equipment is defined as any equipment used at work for lifting or lowering loads. A load can inclu

The Lift and Escalator Industry Association (LEIA) has issued a new safety warning highlighting the risks associated with lifting platforms fitted with one-touch or latching controls. These controls allow automatic travel without constant pressure on the button, which has been linked to serious incidents. This article summarises the warning and explains what duty holders, maintainers and inspectors need to do now.