LOLER Examinations
We carry out Thorough Examinations of lifting equipment and lifting accessories in accordance with the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER).
Examinations assess the condition of safety-critical components and features to identify defects which are, or could become, a danger to persons. We examine a range of items including, but not limited to:
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Passenger, goods and service lifts
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Platform lifts and through-floor lifts
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MEWPs, scissor lifts and tail lifts
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Forklift trucks and telehandlers
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Stacker trucks and material lifts
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Vehicle lifts and lifting jacks
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Overhead cranes and jib cranes
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Loader cranes
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Chain blocks and runway tracks
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Slings, shackles, eyebolts and lifting accessories
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Car transporters and hook loaders
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Shovel loaders and excavators (lifting operations)
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PUWER Inspections
We provide independent inspections of work equipment, machinery and installations to help businesses assess their condition, safety and suitability for continued use in line with the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER).
Inspections consider the condition and operation of equipment, including relevant guards, controls and safety devices, helping to identify defects, deterioration or other deficiencies that may affect safe use. We inspect a range of equipment including, but not limited to:
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Manual and powered pallet trucks
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Storage racking systems
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Dock levellers
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Axle stands and engine support beams
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Incline and horizontal conveyors
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Container skips and tipping skips
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Vehicle loading ramps and sliding beds
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Tipper and dump trucks
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Workshop equipment and machinery
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Shovel loaders and excavators (non-lifting)
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PSSR Examinations
We carry out examinations of pressure systems in accordance with Written Schemes of Examination, helping users and owners meet their duties under the Pressure System Safety Regulations 2000 (PSSR).
Examinations focus on those parts of the pressure system included within the Written Scheme and whose failure could give rise to danger. Pressure systems examined include:
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Air receivers and bead seaters
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Air/oil separators and desiccant dryers
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Expansion vessels where subject to PSSR
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Self-generating autoclaves
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Coffee boilers
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Refrigeration and air-conditioning systems
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Steam boilers
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Blowdown vessels
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Jacketed pans
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Steam-heated vessels
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Steam generators
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Safety valves and protective devices
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Relevant pipework and system components
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Work at Height Equipment Inspections
We provide independent inspections of work-at-height equipment to help dutyholders meet their responsibilities under the Work at Height Regulations 2005 (WAHR) and maintain equipment that is safe and suitable for continued use.
Inspections assess the condition of equipment to identify deterioration, damage and other defects that could affect safe use, with inspection findings recorded. We inspect a range of equipment including, but not limited to:
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Ladders, stepladders and mobile steps
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Fixed ladders and access equipment
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Mobile steps and kick stools
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Work platforms and access towers
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Walkways and access platforms
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Stairs, guardrails and edge protection
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Energy absorbing lanyards
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Fall-arrest blocks and devices
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Restraint and positioning lanyards
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Safety harnesses and restraint belts
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Additional Inspection Services
Supporting specialist requirements beyond our core inspection services, from pressure-system compliance and repair verification to playground and mechanical condition inspections.
Written Schemes of Examination
Preparation and review of Written Schemes of Examination, defining scope of inclusion, nature of examination and frequency.
Priority Inspection Services
Short-notice, next-day, evening and weekend appointments available where possible to help minimise equipment downtime.
Playgrounds & Play Equipment
Playground and play equipment inspections to identify deterioration, damage and other risks.
Mechanical Condition Inspections
Inspection of mechanical plant and equipment, suitable for insurance, maintenance, asset management and risk management requirements.
Urgent & Priority Inspections
