LOLER 1998 · Cheshire

LOLER inspection, testing and certification in Northwich

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

The most numerous lifting equipment in Northwich is also the most casually treated: slings. Chain, wire rope and textile, hanging on racks and thrown in vans, each one a lifting accessory under LOLER 1998 with its own examination due and its own ways of dying quietly.

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

Lifting equipment we examine

Northwich, Cheshire

  • 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 Northwich businesses

Lifting equipment across the town runs from sling populations, chain, wire rope and textile, with their shackles and fittings, through hoists, cranes and trucks to the vehicle lifts of the estates.

Sling management is population discipline: chain gauged for stretch and wear at the links that take it, wire rope judged for broken wires, kinks and crushing along its whole length, textile inspected for the cuts and chemical attack that condemn quickly and the UV that condemns slowly, and identification kept honest because an unmarked sling is an unrated one. Our thorough examinations sweep whole populations efficiently, condemned items removed with reasons stated, survivors tagged and recorded, and every Report of Thorough Examination tied to an identifiable item.

Chain gauged at the links
Wire rope judged full length
Textile condemned honestly
Every survivor tagged and tied
How it works

Booking your LOLER inspection in Northwich

Gather every sling from every rack and van. We examine the whole population honestly, condemn with reasons and tag what survives.

  • 1

    Get in touch

    Tell us what lifting equipment you have in Northwich.

  • 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 Northwich and nearby

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

NorthwichWinningtonBarntonRudheathDavenhamLostock Gralam
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Related compliance for Northwich businesses

Many sites need more than one statutory regime. If you use lifting gear, pressure systems, work equipment or extraction in Northwich, 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 Northwich?
Yes. Our engineer surveyors cover Northwich and the sites around it, examining sling populations piece by piece. Call us to arrange a visit.
How quickly can you get to Northwich?
We keep availability across Cheshire, so a Northwich visit is usually within a couple of working days, sooner when equipment is needed back in service. Call 0330 043 8191 to book around your operations.
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 Northwich?

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

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