loler testing
LOLER applies to any lifting devices whether lifting personnel or materials and regardless of whether they are permanent or temporary systems. It ensures that lifting equipment and related accessories are safe for use & compliant with regulatory standards.
understanding loler testing
The Lifting Operations & Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER) was developed by the HSE and was made law under the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974.
type & frequency of testing
Initial LOLER test & certification - To be completed upon installation & before first use of the system which includes a physical load test under real working conditions. This test should be completed before any of the building fabric is completed around the equipment.
6 monthly visual & thorough inspection - At regular intervals, a thorough examination is required and includes a comprehensive assessment of the equipment's structural integrity, mechanical components, safety features & any wear & tear