LOLER 1998 · Lincolnshire

LOLER inspection, testing and certification in Scunthorpe

Thorough examination, testing and certification of lifting equipment by an independent competent person

Scunthorpe is built on steel, lifting hot and heavy with overhead cranes, ladle and coil handling and a deep inventory of slings and shackles in daily use. Wherever a load is raised, LOLER 1998 applies.

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  • Independent & impartial
  • Competent engineer surveyors
  • Reports issued promptly

Lifting equipment we examine

Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire

  • Overhead & gantry cranes
  • Hoists & lift trucks
  • Slings, chains & accessories
  • MEWPs & access platforms
  • Passenger & goods lifts
  • Vehicle & tail lifts
Lifting equipment we examine

LOLER testing and certification for Scunthorpe businesses

A steel environment runs lifting equipment at the heavy end and in quantity: overhead and gantry cranes, jib and mobile cranes, hoists, winches and chain blocks, fork-lift trucks and telehandlers, runway beams and lifting tables, and the slings, chains, shackles and eyebolts that rig the loads. All of it is within scope.

The accessories carry the load most directly, and in a works this size their traceability is as much the issue as their wear. Every sling, chain, shackle and eyebolt is lifting equipment in its own right, examined at least every six months and checked for its identification, working load limit and a clear record, because an unmarked or untraceable item is as much a problem as a worn one. We build a register of every accessory alongside the cranes and hoists and examine each independently of whoever maintains it.

Telescopic handlersChain hoistsLifting accessories and tackleMEWPsGoods and passenger liftsVehicle lifts and jacksOverhead travelling cranesFork lift trucks
How it works

Booking your LOLER inspection in Scunthorpe

Begin by sharing the lifting register. We set the correct interval for each item, examine around the works, and test only where the examination supports it, then issue a Report of Thorough Examination per item so the whole inventory stays accounted for.

  • 1

    Get in touch

    Tell us what lifting equipment you have in Scunthorpe.

  • 2

    On-site examination

    A competent engineer surveyor thoroughly examines each item.

  • 3

    Your report

    You receive a Report of Thorough Examination, your legal record.

Why businesses choose SEIS

  • Independent and impartial: we examine, we do not sell the equipment
  • Competent engineer surveyors
  • Clear reports issued without delay
  • Single items or whole sites
Areas we cover

LOLER inspection, testing and certification across Scunthorpe and nearby

Our engineer surveyors cover Scunthorpe and the towns around it across Lincolnshire. If your site is nearby, we can almost certainly reach you, so just ask.

ScunthorpeBriggBarton-upon-HumberGainsboroughCrowleBottesfordKirton in LindseyWintertonMessingham
Other inspections in Scunthorpe

Related compliance for Scunthorpe businesses

Many sites need more than one statutory regime. If you use lifting gear, pressure systems, work equipment or extraction in Scunthorpe, we can examine all of it.

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LOLER FAQs

LOLER inspection, testing and certification: common questions

Do you carry out LOLER examinations and certification in Scunthorpe?
Yes. Our engineer surveyors cover Scunthorpe and the surrounding steel and heavy industry, and examine, test where necessary and certify every kind of lifting equipment. Call us to arrange a visit.
How soon can you get to Scunthorpe?
We keep availability across Lincolnshire, so a visit to Scunthorpe is usually only a few working days away, sooner after an exceptional event that puts equipment out of date. Call 0330 043 8191 to book around your shifts.
How often must lifting equipment be thoroughly examined?
At least every 6 months for equipment that lifts people and for all lifting accessories, and at least every 12 months for other lifting equipment, or to an examination scheme set by a competent person. Those intervals are legal maximums, and an examination is also due after any exceptional event such as an overload or major repair; the HSE sets this out in its LOLER guidance.
Is LOLER a legal requirement?
Yes. Under LOLER 1998 the duty holder must ensure lifting equipment is thoroughly examined by a competent person and is not used once its examination has lapsed, and that responsibility stays with you even when the work is outsourced.
Do you load-test our lifting equipment every time?
No. LOLER calls for thorough examination, with testing only where it is necessary, and the HSE advises against routine overload testing because it can damage sound equipment. We test only where the examination genuinely requires it.
Who counts as a competent person for LOLER?
Someone with the practical and theoretical knowledge and experience to find defects and judge their significance, and who is sufficiently independent and impartial to report without pressure. The HSE is clear this should not be the person who maintains the same equipment.
What is a LOLER certificate, and how long do I keep it?
It is the Report of Thorough Examination required by Regulation 10, recording each item's condition, any defect found and its category, and the date the next examination is due. Keep it at least until the next examination, and it is this report an inspector or insurer asks to see.
Does lifting equipment also fall under PUWER?
Yes. LOLER covers the lifting duties while PUWER covers the same item as work equipment more generally, so the two overlap. We sort each item to the right regime so nothing is missed or examined twice over.

Due a LOLER inspection or certificate in Scunthorpe?

Talk to an engineer surveyor, get a quote and book your inspection in Scunthorpe.

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