Regular examinations, i.e LOLER inspections, are essential to the safe working and operation of your access platforms (cherry pickers, boom lifts & scissor lifts). Current Government legislation states that an employer or owner must be responsible for any lifting equipment on site, and is legally obliged to maintain it in a safe working condition for the use of their employees. Our service team are on hand to explain the regulations, or to to offer advice and support - you can call them on 0845 108 4000 or email at service@ips-ltd.biz

The Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 98 (otherwise known as LOLER) in accordance with PUWER 98 states that...all equipment must be inspected by a competent person at least every 6 months or more frequently if used in a hostile environment. A record of each inspection should be kept on file and readily available when requested.

In many ways this is like a car MOT, only it’s required every 6 months instead of yearly and must comply with LOLER inspection regulatory requirements. You can download the HSE guide to LOLER  here or browse our  Health & Safety  section for further details .

Meeting your obligations

IPS can help you and your business comply with the above regulations, and more importantly keep your platforms safe. Our team of mobile service engineers are available to carry out the mandatory Thorough Examinations on your access equipment, either at your premises or in our workshop in Telford. A full visual, operational and mechanical inspection in accordance with LOLER and PUWER will be carried out by fully qualified and competent engineers. Contact us to learn more about LOLER and how we can help you comply.

An engineers report and pass certification will be issued if the equipment meets with all the relevant criteria. In the event that your equipment fails, we can quote to rectify and arrange for any necessary repairs to be carried out and for certificate to be issued upon completion.

All your records and engineer reports are stored electronically and kept in our machine history files. When your next inspection is due we will contact you to remind you and make arrangements for your next visit.

Advice and experience you can rely on

All our engineers are fully trained and competent in the examination, diagnosis and repair of powered access equipment. Our national network of engineers are trained to senior level and posses a vast knowledge of engineering experience combined with industry expertise. With this in mind, you can be confident in your equipment, our services and most importantly - your safety whilst working at height!

We offer free no-obligation advice to any business operating lifting or access equipment in understanding LOLER inspections and examinations, the safety regulations and any implications it has for you as the owner.

To enquire about LOLER inspections, or if you just want to talk technical with someone you can contact our Service team on 0845 108 4000 or email service@ips-ltd.biz