Keep your workplace safe, compliant, and operational with professional LOLER inspection services from Fox Engineering Safety. We help businesses maintain safe lifting operations, meet legal requirements, and reduce operational risks through thorough inspections across a wide range of lifting equipment.
Based in Leicester, serving Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Northamptonshire and the wider East Midlands.
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A LOLER inspection is a statutory thorough examination carried out to assess lifting equipment in line with the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998. In accordance with guidance issued by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), these safety assessments are required to meet LOLER obligations, including those set out under Regulations 9, 10, and 11.
These examinations apply to anyone who owns, operates, or controls lifting systems and are a legal requirement. Beyond compliance, it helps prevent accidents, injuries, and equipment failures by identifying potential risks early and supporting safe lifting operations. All inspections are carried out by a competent person with the appropriate knowledge, training, and experience.
Independent by design: we examine lifting equipment. We don’t sell, hire or repair it. Our only interest is whether your equipment is safe and compliant.
LOLER applies to a wide range of lifting equipment and accessories used in workplace lifting operations. Our assessment covers equipment used to lift or support loads, including people, confirming it remains fit for use and suitable for continued operation.
Ensuring load and equipment integrity, correct load capacity, structural safety, and reliable operational performance for fixed lifting systems including overhead cranes, jib cranes, and gantry systems.
Checking stability, mechanical conditions, braking systems, and safety controls to minimise operational risks across forklifts, telehandlers, mobile cranes, mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs), and vehicle-mounted lifting equipment such as tail lifts.
Inspecting wear, damage, and load-bearing capability through lifting gear inspection to ensure safe handling at all times, including shackles, lifting beams, spreader beams, and eyebolts.
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Every thorough examination results in a written report recording the particulars required by LOLER Schedule 1, including:
Reports are delivered digitally and stored in the Fox Engineering customer portal, so your certificates are always audit-ready.
Compliance with the LOLER 1998 isn’t just a legal requirement, it plays a key role in protecting your workforce, maintaining equipment condition, and supporting business continuity through effective inspection and management.
We follow a structured process designed to ensure compliance while minimising disruption to your operations.
We review your lifting equipment, operating environment, and compliance requirements to understand your compliance needs.
Our qualified engineer surveyors carry out thorough examinations in line with LOLER regulations and industry best practice.
You receive clear reports and compliance certificates to support audits and record keeping.
We provide guidance on maintaining compliance and planning future assessments to support safe lifting operations.
Excellent service! The crane inspections are thorough and professional. David is knowledgeable and ensured all safety standards were met. Highly recommend for reliable and efficient inspections
Dave's knowledge and professionalism stand Fox Engineering head and shoulders above other LOLER, PSSR and PUWER inspection companies. He's our go-to expert in Leicester and surrounding areas for delivering the bespoke, personal touch that we need. Highly recommended!
Great service and communication, very knowledgeable, highly recommend this company, they offer a wide range of services
We've been working with Fox Engineering Safety for our compliance needs, and the experience has been excellent. Their attention to detail, thorough understanding of regulations, and practical approach have made a real difference. They don't just tick boxes—they take the time to ensure everything is genuinely safe and up to standard.
Yes. Under the LOLER 1998, workplaces must ensure workplace lifting arrangements are thoroughly examined to meet legal safety and compliance obligations.
Yes. Lifting gear such as chains, slings, hooks, and shackles is reviewed as part of compliance checks to confirm it is safe, fit for use, and capable of handling designated loads.
If faults or defects are identified, the equipment must be removed from service until corrective action is completed and compliance is restored.
Responsibility lies with the organisation or individual who owns, operates, or controls the lifting arrangements within the workplace.
Yes. The regulations apply to all sectors where load-handling equipment is used, including manufacturing, construction, logistics, warehousing, healthcare, and facilities management.
Whether you manage cranes, forklifts, lifting platforms, or accessories, our qualified specialists provide reliable examinations and clear compliance reporting, right when you need it.
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