Health and safety first, every lift, every visit
UK regulation-led maintenance, repairs, and call-outs delivered by SafeContractor approved engineers.
Protecting passengers, duty holders, and assets across London, Kent and the South East.
- LOLER & PUWER compliance baked in
- Risk assessments and permits to work
- SafeContractor accredited
Our health and safety approach
Practical controls, tidy works, and documentation you can rely on.
Risk assessed, every time
Dynamic and task-based risk assessments with isolation, barriers, and signage in place before work starts.
Method statements and permits
Clear RAMS, permit-to-work checks, and toolbox talks so site teams know exactly what is happening.
Competence and reporting
Qualified engineers, SafeContractor audited policies, and visit reports that close the loop on actions.
UK lift regulations we apply in practice
The laws and standards we follow, and how that shows up on your site.
LOLER 1998
Thorough examination, record keeping, and ensuring lifts remain safe for continued use.
- Thorough examinations: 6 or 12-month schedules with competent persons and defect close-out.
- Immediate risk controls: Remove unsafe lifts from service and communicate actions fast.
PUWER 1998
Keeping work equipment safe, maintained, and used by competent people.
- Pre-use checks: Landing door protection, pit access, and car-top controls checked before work.
- Training and PPE: Engineers equipped for the task with clear method statements.
Lifts Regulations 2016
Design and supply compliance for new lifts and significant modernisations.
- Technical file review: We verify documentation, conformity marks, and alterations before handover.
- Product selection: Components and controllers specified to UKCA/CE requirements.
BS EN 81-20/50
Safety rules for the construction and testing of lifts.
- Upgrades aligned: Car-top guarding, shaft lighting, and safety circuits installed to EN 81-20.
- Testing standards: We follow EN 81-50 routines after repairs and modernisation works.
BS EN 81-28 & BS EN 81-73
Emergency communications and fire service operations for passenger lifts.
- Reliable autodiallers: GSM and phone line testing on call-outs and maintenance visits.
- Fire strategy fit: Car returns, overrides, and signage checked against building plans.
BS 7255:2012
Safe working on lifts and escalators for anyone entering the well or machine space.
- Safe systems of work: Isolation, lock-off, barriers, and rescue plans documented.
- Supervision: New engineers mentored until fully competent for solo tasks.
Before we arrive
Access agreed, permit needs confirmed, and RAMS shared with your site team for approval.
On site
Site induction, isolation, barriers, and task-specific controls in place before tools come out.
After the job
Lift reinstated safely, housekeeping complete, and a visit report issued with recommendations.
SafeContractor accredited
Independently audited health and safety, insurance, and competence.
Annual audits validate our RAMS, training matrix, insurances, and environmental controls. It keeps us accountable and gives you confidence that every engineer on site is working to a proven system.
- Documented risk assessments and method statements for maintenance, repairs, and trappings response.
- Training records covering working at height, asbestos awareness, manual handling, and electrical safety.
- Evidence of site inspections, toolbox talks, and close-out of any non-conformances.
Need a lift safety review?
We can audit logbooks, review thorough examination reports, and build an action plan that keeps you compliant.
24/7 assistance
Passenger trappings and urgent safety issues handled day or night with engineers ready across London and the South East.
- Fast attendance and clear updates
- Emergency isolation and make-safe
- Reporting with next steps