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Missing a statutory inspection can put people at risk and leave your business legally exposed.
This guide explains what happens if statutory inspections are missed, the potential legal and insurance consequences, and what duty holders should do to regain compliance. Learn how overdue LOLER, PUWER, PSSR, and LEV inspections are handled — and how to prevent issues before they escalate.

PUWER and LOLER are often mentioned together — but they’re not the same.
This guide breaks down the key differences between PUWER and LOLER, explains when each regulation applies, and clarifies inspection and examination requirements. Learn how the two regulations work together, where employers commonly get caught out, and what you need to do to stay compliant and protect people at work.

“that’s just been serviced, it doesn’t need a thorough examination” is a common sentence heard whilst on site. Not only is it not correct, the thought process invites complacency and danger. Read below to see where you’d stand using that sentence in a court of law…

A thorough examination under LOLER is a legal requirement for lifting equipment — but it’s often misunderstood.
This article explains what a LOLER thorough examination involves, who is responsible, how often it must be carried out, and what duty holders need to know to stay compliant and keep lifting operations safe.

Many organisations assume that an “insurance inspection” automatically means full legal compliance — but this is one of the most common and costly misunderstandings in workplace safety management.

In the UK, statutory examinations for pressure systems and lifting equipment are governed by legislation such as the Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000 (PSSR) and the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER), both enforced by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). While insurance providers often arrange inspections as part of engineering policies, these visits do not always cover every legal duty placed on the “user” or “owner” of equipment.

In this article, we explore the most common misconceptions around insurance examinations, including the difference between maintenance and statutory inspection, who the “Competent Person” really works for, and why ultimate compliance responsibility cannot be delegated to insurers.

If you rely on insurance examinations to demonstrate compliance, this guide will help you understand what they do — and, more importantly, what they don’t do — so you can close compliance gaps, reduce liability, and protect your organisation.

Read the full article to clarify the legal realities behind insurance examinations and statutory compliance in the UK.

Fork lift trucks are essential to safe and efficient warehouse operations — but they are also one of the most commonly cited pieces of equipment during workplace inspections. Under UK safety legislation such as the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER) and guidance from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), employers have a legal duty to ensure lift trucks are properly maintained and safe to operate.

In this article, we explore the 5 most common defects found on fork lift trucks, including brake issues, worn tyres, hydraulic leaks, damaged forks, and faulty warning systems. These defects not only increase the risk of accidents and downtime, but can also lead to enforcement action and costly repairs if left unaddressed.

Whether you manage a warehouse, distribution centre, or manufacturing facility, understanding these common fork lift truck defects will help you improve safety, maintain compliance, and reduce operational risk.

Read the full guide to learn how to identify and prevent the most frequent fork lift truck defects before they become serious safety issues.