Short answers for inspection frequency, reporting, and compliance.
What does LOLER stand for?
LOLER stands for the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998. It sets legal duties for lifting equipment used at work, including passenger and goods lifts.
Why is LOLER required for lifts?
LOLER is required to reduce safety risk and ensure lifting equipment is thoroughly examined at statutory intervals, with defects recorded and managed by duty holders.
Who can complete a LOLER report?
A LOLER report must be completed by a competent person with the right technical knowledge and enough independence to make objective safety decisions, often an independent inspector or insurance inspection engineer.
How often are LOLER inspections required?
Passenger lifts typically require inspection every 6 months, while goods-only lifts are usually every 12 months.
Do you provide defect classification and reports?
Yes. We provide clear reports with defect classifications, recommendations, and compliance notes for duty holders.
Which types of lifts do you inspect?
We inspect passenger, goods, and commercial lifts across residential, mixed-use, and commercial sites.
Do you cover London and Kent?
Yes. We provide LOLER inspections across London, Kent and the South East.
Can you coordinate with our maintenance provider?
Yes. We work alongside existing maintenance providers and share reports for remedial planning.