LOLER Inspections for Patient Lifting Equipment
For care homes, nursing homes and healthcare facilities across the UK. Six-monthly thorough examinations by competent engineers, with a digital report for every hoist, sling and lift.
What we inspect
All makes and models of patient lifting equipment and accessories, whether or not you bought them from us.
- Electric and manual mobile patient hoists
- Fixed and portable overhead track systems
- Sit-to-stand and standing hoists
- Fixed and portable bathing equipment
- Slings: every sling checked, labelled and recorded
- Domestic and through-floor lifts
- Servicing and safety checks under PUWER
- Weighing scales fitted to hoists
Equipment Used to Lift People Must Be Examined Every Six Months
Under the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER), equipment used to lift people must be thoroughly examined by a competent person at least every six months, or in line with a written scheme of examination. Each examination must be recorded, and defects reported to the duty holder.
What’s included
Thorough examination
Carried out by competent, [qualified] engineers to LOLER requirements.
Sling inspection & labelling
Every sling checked, tagged and logged against its hoist.
Asset register
A complete register of your lifting equipment, with an ID tag on every item.
Digital reports
An examination report and certificate for every item, sent to you after the visit.
Due-date reminders
We contact you before every six-monthly inspection is due.
Repairs & replacement
Remedial repairs, parts and replacement slings arranged quickly.
How it works
Book your visit
Tell us how many hoists, lifts and slings you have, and when inspections are due.
Inspect on site
Our engineer examines each item with minimal disruption to residents.
Receive your report
You receive a digital report and certificate for each item, with any defects highlighted.
Stay compliant
We arrange any repairs and remind you before the next inspection is due.
Common questions
How often do patient hoists need a LOLER inspection?
Equipment used to lift people must be thoroughly examined at least every six months, or more often if your written scheme of examination requires it.
Do slings need to be inspected?
Yes. Slings are lifting accessories and are examined at the same six-monthly interval. We check, label and record every sling.
What happens if you find a defect?
We tell you on the day, label the equipment and record it in your report. Serious defects are reported as the regulations require. [Describe your repair process.]
Do you inspect equipment from other suppliers?
Yes. We inspect all makes and models of patient lifting equipment.
How much does an inspection cost?
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Book an inspection or get a quote
Choose a preferred date and we will confirm the visit and quote by email. For several sites, or to set up a recurring schedule, contact our inspections team.
- Every request confirmed by our team
- Quote agreed before the visit
- Six-monthly reminders included