Why LOLER Inspection & Testing Matters for Businesses in Immingham & Stallingborough
Immingham & Stallingborough, are both part of one of the main port towns in Lincolnshire, they have long been the beating heart of Lincolnshire. Whether it be the recycling centres (Enva Battery Recycling, or New Lincs Development) or the oil production facilities in the area, receiving crude oil to the oil refineries (Phillips 66 & Prax) from the North Sea, via a 5 mile pipeline. With Immingham docks receiving goods far and wide, and the oil refineries producing oils, fuels and lubricants for the UK market, it only confirms what great importance the towns hold for the county, and country overall.

With their excellent transport links to the motorway via the M180, and them being part of a significant port within the UK, they’re home to a wide range of businesses that rely on the use of lifting equipment every day—from container cranes & mobile cranes in the docks to Fork lift trucks and lifting ancillaries within the many manufacturing businesses in the surrounding areas. All of which require LOLER testing, under current regulation.
For these businesses, staying compliant with the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER) is not just a legal requirement—it’s also about safeguarding your employees, protecting your business reputation, and ensuring your equipment remains safe and reliable.
Legal Requirements Under LOLER 1998
LOLER regulations place strict duties on business owners and equipment operators. Any business in Immingham & Stallingborough that own or operates lifting equipment must ensure that:
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Lifting equipment is safe to use.
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Examinations are carried out at regular, legally required intervals.
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Inspections are conducted by a competent and impartial person.
Failure to comply can lead to heavy fines, prosecution, and serious safety risks.
Protecting Your Workforce and Your Business
At SEIS, we know that every business in Immingham & Stallingborough – whether in heavy industry, oil refineries, healthcare, education, or automotive—depends on reliable, safe equipment. Regular LOLER inspection & testing reduce the risk of accidents, protect your workforce, and ensure smooth day-to-day operations. Compliance not only keeps you legal, but also demonstrates a strong commitment to employee safety.
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