LOLER Thorough Examinations & Statutory Inspections

What is a LOLER Thorough Examination?

A LOLER thorough examination is a formal, systematic and detailed inspection of lifting equipment carried out by a competent person at specified intervals. It is a legal requirement and must be documented.

Our engineers check:

• Structural integrity and general condition
• Wear, corrosion and deformation
• Safe working load (SWL) markings and identification
• Function and operation of safety devices
• Correct configuration, installation and environment of use
• Previous reports, defects and records

Following each examination, you receive a written Report of Thorough Examination, including any defects, recommendations and next examination due dates.

What We Inspect

Certex UK can carry out thorough examinations on, but not limited to:

• Lifting accessories: chain slings, wire rope slings, webbing and round slings, shackles, eyebolts, hooks and lifting points
• Cranes & lifting machines: overhead travelling cranes, jib cranes, gantries, mobile cranes, pedestal cranes, davit cranes and winches
• Marine and lifesaving equipment: lifeboat davits, rescue davits and associated lifting arrangements
• Forklift & material handling attachments: forks, man cages, lifting beams, spreader beams, grabs and bespoke attachments
• Wind turbine access & lifting equipment: wind turbine service lifts, davit cranes and hoists
• Other lifting equipment: manual and powered hoists, beam clamps, trolleys and similar devices

If you’re unsure whether your equipment falls under LOLER, we can advise and categorise it for you.

Where We Inspect

Our inspection teams work in challenging environments across the UK and worldwide, including:

• Offshore installations: fixed platforms, jack-ups, FPSOs and support vessels
• Onshore and offshore wind farms: turbines, transition pieces, substations and ports
• Factories and industrial sites: manufacturing plants, workshops, warehouses and process facilities
• Ports and terminals: cargo handling, quayside and logistics operations
• Construction and infrastructure projects
• Utilities, power generation and other critical infrastructure

We can mobilise to single sites or multiple locations as part of a coordinated inspection programme.

Digital Asset & Certification Management

All inspections are supported by our digital asset and certification management system, giving you:

• A secure online register of all inspected assets
• Instant access to certificates and Reports of Thorough Examination
• Visibility of inspection status, due dates and defect history
• Exportable data to support audits and internal compliance reporting

This helps you keep control of large equipment fleets across multiple sites and reduces the risk of missed inspections.

How Our LOLER Inspection Service Works

• Site survey & planning – We review your lifting assets, current certificates and inspection due dates.
• On-site thorough examination – Our competent engineers visit your site (onshore or offshore, UK or worldwide) to inspect equipment with minimal disruption to your operations.
• Clear reporting – You receive compliant reports detailing each item, condition, defects and recommendations, all stored in our digital system.
• Defect follow-up – Where defects are identified, we can support with repair, replacement or removal from service as required.Planned inspection schedules – We help you set up periodic inspection plans (e.g. 6‑month or 12‑month intervals) to stay compliant.

Why Choose Certex UK for LOLER?

• Competent engineers with extensive lifting industry and renewables experience
• Worldwide capability, with teams able to mobilise quickly to onshore and offshore locations
• Multi-sector experience – offshore energy, wind, marine, ports, construction, manufacturing, utilities and more
• Digital asset and certification management, improving control, traceability and audit readiness
• Full lifecycle support – from supply and installation through to inspection, repair and recertification
• Focus on safety and compliance, helping you reduce risk and downtime

Training capability - Delivery of LEEA-accredited lifting, inspection and safety training, including bespoke programmes delivered on-site or locally to support workforce competence and compliance