Loler & Puwer

Having a valid report of Thorough Examination is a statutory legal requirement. All your lifting equipment needs to be inspected at least every 12 months depending on the type and use ensuring your equipment is in safe working order. Regular LOLER and PUWER inspections can reduce downtime of your equipment keeping your operations running safely and efficiently.

What is LOLER?

LOLER brought together several pre-existing sets of legal requirements relating to lifting gear, combining them into a single, co-ordinated statutory inspection regime. LOLER effectively incorporates the Construction (Lifting Operations) Regulations 1961, the Lifting Plant and Equipment (Records of Test and Examination) Regulations 1992 and aspects of the Docks Regulations 1988. Those with an understanding of the legal requirements of the above mandatory regimes may therefore already be familiar with some aspects of the LOLER regulations.

What is the purpose of LOLER?

LOLER’s principal purpose is to safeguard those operating or being in the proximity of any lifting equipment used in a working environment. In today’s increasingly litigious society, employers must safeguard themselves from potential legal action resulting from the use of faulty, unsuitable or poorly maintained equipment. If they do not, any resulting penalties may be severe. We can advise further on examination and inspection criteria and the methods used to carry out the mandatory LOLER inspections.

It should be noted that although LOLER is the principal safeguarding mechanism relating to lifting equipment, such equipment may also be subject to the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER).

How does LOLER work?

LOLER requires that any lifting equipment used or provided in a working environment must be:

• Sufficiently robust and well-designed and fit for purpose to lift its specified load.
• Installed and located in such a way as to minimise potential risks to health and safety. This would include, for example, any danger from falling objects or the accidental contact of lifting equipment with workers.
• Subjected to regular and ongoing inspection and thorough examination by suitably trained and qualified personnel.
• Adequately and clearly marked with sufficient information to ensure the safe and correct use of the equipment.

Are there additional requirements?

Yes: LOLER lays down mandatory thorough examination periods for different equipment. These may, for example, mean compulsory examination of accessories every 6 months and other equipment covered by LOLER, every twelve months. Employers should also be able to demonstrate that they are actively complying with LOLER’s mandatory examinations.

Contact Us

All testing and inspection services, either under LOLER or for individual requirements, can be completed on-site or at one of our testing facilities. To make the process as simple as possible for you, all results can be accessed on our online portal after tests or inspections have taken place.

At Times United Verifications and Inspections, we take pride in being your trusted partner for PUWER inspections. Elevate your safety standards and regulatory compliance by choosing our experienced team for all your inspection needs. Your safety and compliance with PUWER laws are our top priorities.

Contact operations@tuvinsp.com or Call +966583133626 | +966535932627

Under LOLER and PUWER, We Offer LOLER Inspections For…

All types of lifting equipment and lifting accessories, including: