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September 11, 2025
Passenger & Goods Lift Inspection & Thorough Examination
Stay Compliant with LOLER 1998 – Nationwide Lift Inspection Services from Qualified Engineers
HOW WE HELP
Plant & Safety Ltd provides nationwide inspection, testing, and certification services for passenger and goods lifts in accordance with LOLER 1998 and PUWER 1998. Our qualified engineers conduct thorough examinations at statutory intervals to ensure safe operation and compliance with UK regulations. Explore our HSE compliance services to strengthen your legal standing and create a healthier workplace.
LOLER 1998: WHAT THE LAW SAYS
Why Thorough Examination Matters
The Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER) introduced new requirements for the safe provision and use of lifting equipment.
If you own or manage a lift in a workplace (e.g. facilities managers, site supervisors), you are a ‘dutyholder’ under LOLER. This means that you have a legal responsibility to ensure that the lift is thoroughly examined and that it is safe to use.
By law, thorough examination must be carried out by a competent person:
• Every 6 months — if the lift carries people
• Every 12 months — if it only carries goods
• After significant repairs or modifications
• Following any incident or damage
KEY COMPONENTS
What’s Included in a Thorough Examination?
While preventive maintenance involves routine servicing, a thorough examination is a formal assessment aimed at verifying safety and regulatory compliance.
Key inspection elements include:
• Door mechanisms and interlocks (car and landing doors)
• Gearing and drive system components
• Governors and safety gear
• Suspension ropes
• Overload protection devices
• Electrical systems (earthing, bonding, fuses, safety circuits)
• Braking systems, buffers, and overspeed devices
• Hydraulics and related control systems
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WHAT WE OFFER
Lift inspection and thorough
Examination Service
Our team of highly qualified engineers can deliver lift inspection and testing services on the items below:
› Passenger Lifts
› Good Lifts
› Geared and Gearless Traction Lifts
› Hydraulic Lifts
› Machine-Room-Less (MRL) Lifts
› Vacuum (Air Driven) Lifts
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