LOLER Thorough Examinations: Intervals, Reports & Defects

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About Course

Lifting equipment and lifting accessories must be thoroughly examined by a competent person at set times. This course explains when examinations are due, how often they are needed, what the written report must cover, and what employers must do when a defect is found.

This course gives general information about LOLER thorough examinations in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. It is not legal advice and does not make you a competent person to examine lifting equipment. Always follow the current regulations, HSE or HSENI guidance and your examiner’s reports.

What Will You Learn?

  • Know when LOLER requires a thorough examination
  • Apply the 6-month and 12-month intervals correctly
  • Act correctly on defects and examination reports
  • Keep the right records for the right length of time

Course Content

Course Lessons

  • What a thorough examination is and when it is needed
  • Intervals and examination schemes
  • Reports, defects and the employer’s duties
  • Records, Northern Ireland and practical tips

Sources & Further Reading
The official guidance this course is based on.

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