Loler Examination
A Thorough Examination every 12 months
According to the 1998 Lift Operations and Lift Equipment Regulations (or LOLER), all forklift trucks must undergo a complete examination at least every 12 months to ensure they are safe and fit for purpose. This forklift “MOT” is called the Thorough Examination.
What does LOLER require?
LOLER addresses the specific risks associated with the use of lifting equipment. Thorough examination and inspection are key requirements of the regulations. To meet these requirements, duty holders must:
- ensure lifting equipment (including lifting accessories) exposed to conditions causing deterioration which could lead to dangerous situations undergoes regular thorough examination by a competent person; and
- ensure all supplementary inspections and tests recommended by the competent person are carried out within the timescale stated.
Clark is fully-certified to provide Thorough Examination tests on forklift equipment, and a testing program can be easily integrated into your service plan, thereby combining all your testing and servicing requirements in one simple solution.
Contact us for more informationIf you would like to read more information on the suject of LOLER you can download two guides shown below which have been written by the Health and Safety Executive.
- Thorough examination of lifting equipment (file size 108 kb)
- What is a thorough examination for a Fork Lift Truck and is it a legal requirement? (file size 36 kb)