Inspections
We carry out LOLER inspections specialising in tail lifts, bin lifts, skip wagons, access platforms, hook loaders etc and also forklift trucks, for a range of customers regionwide.
All inspections/servicing can be carried out on site for minimal disruption and maximum convenience at a time to suit you and at no extra charge or alternatively, we have a workshop where we can carry out the inspections.
List of inspections we can carry out
The Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment
Regulations 1998 (LOLER)
It is a statutory requirement that all lifting equipment (including chains, straps, shackles and hooks) is annually tested and certified as safe and fit for purpose. The period for testing can vairy depending on the lifting equipment.
Routine servicing and maintenance will not only help keep your access platform reliable (and legally compliant under LOLER 98 and Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER)), it will give you an early warning of any potential problems that could result in unexpected, costly repairs and unnecessary downtime
A thorough examination is a systematic and detailed examination of the lifting
equipment to detect any defects that are, or might become dangerous.
- Overhead Crane Inspections
- Forklift Testing
- Vehicle Lift Inspections
- Mobile Elevated Work
- Scissor Platform Hoist Inspections
- Load Handling Equipment Testing
- Retrieval System Inspections
- Jack Testing
- Jib Crane Testing
- Chain Block Assessments
- Tail Lift Inspections
- Lifting Accessory Testing
- Lifting Attachments Assessments
- Patient Hoist Inspections
- Mobile patient lifting hoists
- Stand aids
- Ceiling track hoists
- Climbing Kits, including climbing harness, climbing ropes, prussic loops, karabiners,
wire core flip line, lowering ropes, pulleys, capstans, webbings, shackles and
connectors. - Garage equipment such as 2 & 4 post vehicle lifts, Jack’s, Axle stands,
Vehicle ramps, Pit Jack’s, Mobile lifts
We can provide CFTS thorough examinations for all types of forklift including:
- Counterbalance
- All Terrain
- Moffett
- Side Loader
- Telehandler
- Industrial Reach
All aspects of working at height equipment require an inspection to ensure they are safe & comply in accordance with the current standards.
- Chains,
- slings, eye bolts,
- climbing kits,
- climbing and rigging
equipment - Equipment used at work for lifting or lowering loads, including attachments used for anchoring,
fixing or supporting it, - Climbing Kits, including climbing harness,
- climbing ropes,
- prussic loops,
- karabiners,
- wire core flip line,
- lowering ropes,
- pulleys,
- capstans,
- webbings,
- shackles and connectors.
Forklift trucks are an integral part of many sectors, including warehousing and manufacturing.
- Counterbalance,
- All Terrain, Moffett,
- Side Loader, Telehandler,
- Industrial Reach,
- Multi Direction,
- Very Narrow Aisle (VNA),
- Pivot Steer
- Order Picker
We offer testing and inspection of lifting equipment to make sure your company
comply with the requirements of LOLER & PUWER.
- Garage equipment such as 2 & 4 post vehicle lifts,
- Jack’s,
- Axle stands,
- Vehicle ramps,
- Pit Jack’s,
- Mobile lifts which all should be inspected every 12 months.
We can come to your site and inspect your plants and vehicles, to make sure your company
comply with the requirements of LOLER & PUWER
We can take the stress out of managing your LOLER and PUWER inspections with planned preventative maintenance and ensure your equipment is kept at its optimum condition, is up to date with current product and safety improvements, and inspected on time.
- Mobile patient lifting hoists,
- Stand aids,
- Ceiling track hoists,
- Bath lifters and bath hoists
- Shower trolleys and MultiClean units,
- Pool hoists,
- Hi-Lo and fixed height baths,
- Plinths,
- podiatry chairs and couches
Bed frames, Slings and other accessories - Evacu Safe evacuation chair
We offer proof load testing, this is to make sure that the lifting equipment can perform within the required standards. we give a full strength test and make sure that they comply with LOLER standards.
We do offer other inspections that are not listed here. If you would like to book an inspection get in touch with our team.
Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER)
These Regulations place duties on people and companies who own, operate or have control over work equipment. PUWER also places responsibilities on businesses and organisations whose employees use work equipment, whether owned by them or not.
Under health and safety legislation it is your responsibility to ensure that the necessary inspections are carried out NE Attachments will inspect, test and certify your equipment, and carry out any necessary repairs..
We offer a full service, and will log all testing results, and issue timely reminders when the testing of your equipment is next due. The full regulations are long and involved. We will gladly visit your site and advise as to what needs testing, and at what intervals. For a full and comprehensive survey, or to book testing please contact the office on 01670 858500 or 07861659596