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LOLER checklist

LOLER Inspection Readiness Checklist

Use this checklist before a LOLER visit to reduce missed assets, unclear IDs and avoidable return visits.

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Before the visit

Scope

  • Confirm the full lifting equipment and accessory register
  • Make equipment available for examination
  • Separate owned, hired and moved equipment
  • Identify equipment that lifts people
  • Confirm access to plant rooms, workshops and roof areas where needed

Records

Evidence

  • Previous reports of thorough examination
  • Repair and defect close-out evidence
  • Safe working load or identification details where available
  • Written scheme if used
  • Asset locations and responsible person details

Site access

Attendance

  • Provide a site contact
  • Confirm induction or permit requirements
  • Plan around production, tenants or trading hours
  • Ensure equipment can be isolated or made safe if needed

After report

Close out

  • Review urgent defects immediately
  • Withdraw or control unsafe equipment
  • Arrange repairs and keep evidence
  • Update the register and next due dates
  • Store reports where auditors and managers can find them

Questions

LOLER readiness FAQs.

What is a LOLER thorough examination?

A LOLER thorough examination is a formal competent-person examination of lifting equipment and lifting accessories used at work. It is separate from servicing and should produce a report that identifies the equipment, condition, defects, urgency and next examination date.

How often does LOLER inspection need to happen?

Common intervals are 6 months for lifting equipment used to lift people and for lifting accessories, and 12 months for other lifting equipment unless a suitable written scheme sets a different interval.

What should be ready before a LOLER visit?

Prepare the asset list, equipment IDs, previous reports, repair evidence, hired equipment documents, access arrangements and a site contact who can explain how each item is used.

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Need a clear compliance report?

Send the equipment list, site postcode and any due dates. City Inspection Services will confirm scope, availability and the most sensible inspection schedule.

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