As a company we inspect all kinds of machinery and equipment and carry out a LOLER/PUWER test. We then issue a certificate which is specific to that type of equipment.
Our engineers are LOLER/PUWER certified so they can hand out thorough examination certificates, upon inspection of your machinery.
Our testers have gone through extensive training to make sure that they have all the right knowledge on every type of equipment which allows them to determine if it meets all insurance requirements and is safe to use.
What is LOLER?
A Formal Legal Requirement for Thorough Examination of Lift Trucks
Set out in the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998, regulation 9- commonly known as LOLER.
It states: "Every employer shall ensure that lifting equipment which is exposed to conditions causing deterioration which is liable to result in dangerous situations is thoroughly examined —
In the case of lifting equipment for lifting persons or an accessory for lifting, at least every 6 months;
In the case of other lifting equipment, at least every 12 months; or
In either case, in accordance with an examination scheme; and
Each time that exceptional circumstances which are liable to jeopardise the safety of the lifting equipment have occurred; and
if appropriate for the purpose, is inspected by a competent person at suitable intervals between thorough examinations, to ensure that health and safety conditions are maintained and that any deterioration can be detected and remedied in good time.”
Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations - 1998
Under the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998, regulation 6 — known as PUWER — an employer also has a duty to perform regular inspections and ensure work equipment remains safe to use.
It states: "Every employer shall ensure that work equipment exposed to conditions causing deterioration which is liable to result in dangerous situations is inspected —
At suitable intervals; and
Each time that exceptional circumstances which are liable to jeopardise the safety of the work equipment have occurred, to ensure that health and safety conditions are maintained and that any deterioration can be detected and remedied in good time.
Every employer shall ensure that the result of an inspection made under this regulation is recorded and kept until the next inspection under this regulation is recorded.”
Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations - 1998
Every lifting appliance is required to have a 12 monthly examination by a surveyor engineer, issuing a statutory certificate. This regulation covers backhoe loader, both 180° and 360°, wheeled and tracked excavators, shovels, forklifts, grab/crane lorries plus all other equipment capable of lifting loads.
A competent independent engineer should carry out these examinations
We offer both an in-house or on-site inspection and testing service for all types of lifting equipment, together with advice on when inspections are due. Our experienced and competent test engineers are always on hand to find the best solutions to our clients testing requirements.
On completion of work, a certificate of a Thorough Examination and/or Test is issued
In practice, an examination that only covers LOLER could leave the lift truck’s owner liable to HSE enforcement under PUWER rules.
Besides, the Health and Safety at Work act 1974 gives every employer a duty of care… and a truck that has not had its brakes, steering or structural integrity checked can hardly be said to be safe.
Under UK law, a forlift truck must undergo a Thorough Examination at least once every 12 months. More frequent inspections are required if it works more than 40 hours per week or operates in demanding environment.
It is your responsibility to ensure that the truck has a valid Report of Thorough Examination before you allow an operator to use it.
Why choose CFTS?
A CFTS Thorough Examination inspects safety-critical components, such as brakes and steering (under PUWER 98), as well as lifting mechanisms (under LOLER 98).
CFTS-accredited examiners follow strict procedural standards. When you choose a CFTS Thorough Examination you will receive:
A Report of Thorough Examination that fully complies with LOLER 98 and PUWER 98.
A checklist of what has been examined with a record of comments.
A certificate to keep with the truck's documents.
A sticker affixed to the truck, to show the month and year of the due date for the next Thorough Examination.
To book your next Thorough Examination please contact your local CFTS-accredited inspector or visit the CFTS website at: www.thoroughexamination.org
