LOLER 98 Thorough Examination

Lifting Equipment is required to be Thoroughly Examined in accordance with a scheme of examination to comply with LOLER 1998 and PUWER 1998. An approved, Competent Thorough Examiner can carry out these Thorough Examinations. This may include dealers as long as they meet the minimum requirements and have the correct qualifications and experience.

What is meant by Lifting Equipment?
Fore end loaders, fork-lift trucks, and telescopic handlers. Attachments for lifting people. Cranes on machines (e.g. on lorries or fertiliser spreaders).

The Regulations and what they mean
Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER 98) are the regulations that apply specifically to Lifting Equipment.

LOLER 98 is aimed at ensuring that all lifting operations are properly planned, that Lifting Equipment is used in a safe manner and that, where necessary, tested/checked at regular intervals by a Competent Person

Lifting Equipment includes trolley jacks.

What's included in the course
Day 1
· City & Guilds NVQ Unit / ROLO Introduction
· CFTS / BAGMA Code of Practice
· Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations
· Areas of responsibility under BAGMA / CFTS Scheme
· Risk Assessments
· NVQ Risk Assessment Practical
· Outline of PUWER Regulations
· Outline of LOLER Regulations
· Areas of responsibility under BAGMA / CFTS Scheme
· Unit Assessment Theory Test

 Day 2
· Thorough Examination of Mechanical Lifting Equipment
· Duties for Carrying out Examination
· Thorough Examination of Lifting Equipment practical exercises
· Reporting defects process
· Recording process of Thorough Examination & Certification
· LOLER Unit assessment theory test

Day 3
· Thorough Examination of Lifting Equipment: slings/straps, chains/shackles, workshop jacks and stands
· Practical Assessment of Lifting Equipment
· Practical Assessment Mechanical Lifting Equipment for NVQ Unit