Material Handling Equipment Inspections (LOLER)
LOLER Inspections for Material Handling Equipment in Yorkshire and Lancashire
Using a professional but common sense approach we will carry out your LOLER Inspection for Material Handling Equipment with minimum disruption to your business. We will work with you in a way that suits you to ensure your are compliant with LOLER reguations. Situated close to Leeds we cover Yorkshire, Lancashire and the North of England.
There is an extensive range of material handling equipment (MHE) used in industry, all are subject to a LOLER inspection.
Generally this will include the following types:-
- Forklift trucks
- Reach trucks
- Narrow aisle trucks (order pickers)
- Powered and manual pallet trucks
Many industrial accidents have been attributable to the use or misuse of MHE equipment in the work place. When regular maintenance gets overlooked a LOLER inspection is essential to ensure the lifting machine is in good order and fit for purpose. Our thorough examinations cover all the machines functions with particular attention paid to wearing parts. Lifting chains are closely inspected for wear and elongation.
Most MHE equipment is inspected annually although depending on the application, a six monthly inspection can be applied.
Assessing chain wear on material handling equipment is essential.
For more information or advice on LOLER inspections for material handling equipment please contact us.