LOLER Testing

Keeping Your Lifting Equipment Safe and Compliant

At Midland Testing, we help businesses meet their legal obligations under the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER). Our team carries out professional inspections and tests to make sure your lifting equipment is safe, working properly, and fully compliant.

What is LOLER?

LOLER is a UK regulation that ensures lifting equipment is:


  • Safe to use

  • Properly maintained

  • Regularly inspected by a qualified person

  • It also requires that all lifting operations are well planned and carried out safely.

We offer a full range of LOLER services

What We Do

1.

Equipment Inspections

We check cranes, hoists, forklifts, chains, slings, and other lifting gear.


2.

Load Testing

We safely test your equipment’s lifting capacity and provide full certification.


3.

Competent Person Services

Our experienced engineers are qualified to carry out official LOLER examinations.

4.

Digital Reports & Records

After your testing, we will send you your digital certificate. 

LOLER Testing Checklist

Lifting Equipment Pre-Inspection & Compliance Guide

Note: This checklist supports safe daily use but does not replace the need for formal LOLER inspections and certification.

  • Equipment has a clear identification/serial number

  • Manufacturer’s instructions are available and followed

  • Equipment is being used for its intended purpose


 General Equipment Info

 Physical Condition Check

  • No visible damage, cracks, or distortion

  • No signs of corrosion, excessive wear, or fatigue

  • All safety labels and markings are visible and readable\
  • Equipment operates smoothly without unusual noises

  • Moving parts (e.g., hooks, pulleys) are properly lubricated

  • Brakes, clutches, and safety locks work correctly

  • Emergency stop or cut-off works as expected


 Functionality Check

Lifting Accessories (Slings, Chains, Hooks, etc.)

  • No frayed wires, broken links, or loose fittings

  • Safety latches on hooks are intact and working

  • Load rating (SWL/WLL) is marked and not exceeded
  • Thorough Examination has been completed by a competent person

  • LOLER certificate is up-to-date (every 6 or 12 months) - any machinery lifting persons must be inspected every 6 months this includes forklift that does the lifting, man baskets, accsess equipment, tail lifts and anything else that is used in connection with lifting a person

  • Maintenance log is complete and up-to-date

  • Operator has been trained and authorised to use the equipment


Compliance & Documentation

Before Use

  • Lifting operation is properly planned and supervised

  • Risk assessment has been carried out

  • Area is clear of obstructions and people

  • Load is balanced, secure, and within weight limits