LOLER Inspections Liverpool
Does your business need a fully compliant LOLER inspection in Liverpool? SMC Elevators provides detailed, thorough inspections to ensure optimal safety and identify potential issues with your lifts.
What is a LOLER Inspection?
Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER) inspections, also commonly known as thorough examinations, are important checks that must be conducted by a competent person on lifting equipment, including various types of lifts.
LOLER inspections ensure your lifting equipment is completely safe to use, in working order, and fully compliant. Our team performs detailed inspections to help identify signs of wear and tear and general structural issues that may need addressing.
Areas We Cover in Liverpool
We provide LOLER inspections across Liverpool, including Liverpool City Centre, Anfield, Kensington, Everton, Toxteth, Wavertree, Allerton, Woolton, Aigburth, Speke, Garston, Bootle, Crosby, Huyton, Kirkby, and the surrounding areas. Whether you need a LOLER inspection for your passenger lift in Liverpool One or for your food lift on Lark Lane, Aigburth, we can help.
Types of Lifting Equipment We Inspect
Passenger lifts
Hydraulic lifts
Traction lifts
Heavy-duty goods lifts
Food lifts
Why Choose SMC Elevators?
Engineers trained to NVQ Level 3 as a minimum
SafeContractor accredited
Inspections & reports across Liverpool
Local knowledge
Almost two decades of technical experience
Responsive service to all enquiries
Our LOLER Inspection Process
LOLER Regulation 9 requires thorough examinations of lifting equipment to be carried out by a competent person. We will send out one of our highly experienced, competent engineers to your premises to assess your lift in accordance with strict LOLER requirements and Schedule 1. This includes recording key information, such as who performed your inspection and the current condition of your lift.
If our engineer identifies any lift defects that may be a safety concern either now or in the near future, they will inform you straight away. Our findings will be verbally explained to you on the day of inspection before being documented within the Report of Thorough Examination as required by LOLER. We will also advise you on the next best steps, which may include arranging lift repairs, replacement, or further action.
Once we’ve completed your full LOLER inspection in Liverpool, you’ll receive a LOLER certificate (Report of Thorough Examination) to confirm the inspection has been successfully carried out. The report will be detailed, including all the information regarding your lifts, their defects, and when your next inspection is due.
LOLER Inspections Liverpool FAQs
Who enforces LOLER in Liverpool?
Enforcement of LOLER in Liverpool is divided between the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and the Liverpool City Council.
How much do LOLER inspections cost in Liverpool?
We currently price our LOLER inspections based on your location and the type of lifting equipment being inspected, allowing us to provide a fair and accurate quotation tailored to your requirements. Please contact us for a quote.
How long does LOLER testing in Liverpool take?
A LOLER inspection typically takes 1 to 3+ hours per lift. However, timing can vary widely depending on the type of equipment, the number of floors, and the complexity.
How often does my lift need a LOLER inspection?
Your lift needs a LOLER inspection every 6 or 12 months, depending on how it’s used. For example, passenger lifts require inspection every 6 months, and other lifts carrying goods or materials every 12 months.
What happens if I don’t have a valid LOLER report?
Operating a lift without a valid LOLER report is considered a criminal offence under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. Failure to comply with strict regulations may result in equipment shutdown, fines, and potential imprisonment.