LOLER INSPECTIONS

for Powered Access Equipment

Nationwide LOLER testing from IPAF CAP-certified experts

Access Platform Sales (APS) delivers fully compliant LOLER examinations for all types of powered access platforms, helping you meet your legal obligations while keeping your people safe and your equipment operational.

With over 35 years of experience and engineers certified to IPAF CAP standards, APS offers reliable, impartial LOLER examinations across the UK, whether as part of a fixed price service plan or standalone inspections.

What is a LOLER Examination?

LOLER stands for the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998.

Introduced under the Health and Safety at Work Act to ensure lifting equipment is safe to use in the workplace.

A LOLER inspection – also known as a Thorough Examination – is a detailed review of access equipment by a competent person. The goal is to assess whether the machine is safe, legal, and fit for use.

The law requires:

Every 6 months – Lifting platforms for people and lifting accessories are inspected

Every 12 months – Other lifting equipment is inspected

All inspections must be documented, with any potentially unsafe defects reported immediately.

Why LOLER Compliance Matters

Failing to comply with LOLER can result in serious consequences.

Increased risk of injury or fatality due to equipment failure
Legal penalties including fines or imprisonment
Invalid insurance or halted operations
Reputational damage in safety-critical industries

LOLER inspections are more than a box-tick exercise. They are an essential part of your safety and compliance strategy.

Who is Responsible for a LOLER Examination?

The legal duty lies with the duty holder – typically the equipment owner, site manager, or facilities operator. If you own or manage access platforms, it’s your responsibility to ensure LOLER examinations are carried out at the required intervals by a competent person.

What Does a LOLER Examination Involve?

Full machine examination by a competent, IPAF CAP-certified engineer
Wear measurements of critical components to track degradation over time
Inspection of lifting accessories and safety devices
Detailed report of defects, including deadlines for corrective actions
Issuance of the Report of Thorough Examination (LOLER 98 certificate)
Optional estimates for any remedial repairs

Types of Access Platforms We Inspect

APS carries out LOLER inspections for all MEWPs (Mobile Elevating Work Platforms) including:

Scissor Lifts

Boom Lifts / Cherry Pickers

Spider Lifts / Tracked Access Platforms

Low-Level Access Platforms

Trailer Boom Lifts

Our engineers are experienced with all major manufacturers including Hinowa, Genie, Skyjack, JLG, Niftylift, BoSS, Snorkel, Haulotte, and more.

Where do We Operate?

We provide LOLER examinations nationwide – our mobile engineers travel to your site at a time that suits you.

Need weekend or out-of-hours inspections? We can arrange this with advance notice.

Who Carries Out the Examination?

According to HSE guidance, LOLER inspections must be conducted by a competent person – someone with appropriate practical and theoretical knowledge of the equipment and its safety-critical components.

A LOLER examiner must:

How to Prepare for a LOLER Examination?

To ensure a smooth process:

Have past inspection records or machine service history available
Clean the machine for visual assessment
Ensure the machine is accessible and not in use
Make all lifting accessories available for examination
Allow sufficient time for the inspection to be completed

What Happens After the Inspection?

You’ll receive a full LOLER Report of Thorough Examination, which includes:

Equipment details (model, serial number, safe working load)
Examination schedule (past, current, and next dates)
Detailed findings and classification of defects
Recommended repair actions and timeframes
Official certificate (schedule 1 LOLER 98 compliant)

All platforms inspected by APS are fitted with an APS Aftercare decal, clearly showing the next inspection due date.

Integrate LOLER Into Your Service Plan

LOLER inspections are included as standard in our Fixed Price Service Plans, giving you a cost-effective, worry-free way to keep your fleet compliant and in top condition.

Each plan includes:

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