LOLER TESTING

Keeping your lifting equipment safe, compliant and certified.

COMPLIANCE

LOLER Testing for Coaches & Commercial Vehicles

Elite Coach Works provides professional LOLER testing services for coaches and commercial vehicles, helping operators meet their legal obligations and maintain safe lifting equipment. Regular inspection and certification are essential to ensure equipment remains safe for use and compliant with current regulations.

LOLER testing is carried out in accordance with the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 and involves a thorough examination by a competent, fully trained and LOLER-certified person. Our inspections focus on identifying wear, damage or faults that could compromise safety, ensuring lifting equipment continues to perform as intended.

Whether part of routine maintenance or required before a vehicle enters service, our LOLER testing service provides operators with confidence that equipment is safe, compliant and properly documented.

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LOLER Inspection & Compliance Services

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What LOLER Testing Involves

A LOLER inspection is a detailed and systematic examination of lifting equipment and accessories to assess their safety and condition. At Elite Coach Works, inspections are carried out using industry-standard procedures and criteria, focusing on all safety-critical components.

A thorough examination includes:

  • Lifting equipment and mechanisms

  • Associated accessories and fixings

  • Safety-critical parts and load-bearing components

  • Identification of wear, damage or defects

All findings are recorded and reported clearly to support compliance and maintenance planning.

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Competent, Certified Inspections

All LOLER testing at Elite Coach Works is carried out by a competent person with comprehensive knowledge of the lifting equipment being examined. Our inspectors are fully trained, experienced and LOLER certified, ensuring examinations are completed correctly and in line with regulatory requirements.

This expertise allows us to:

  • Identify issues early

  • Provide clear guidance on remedial work

  • Support operators with compliance documentation

Our approach helps reduce risk and avoid unexpected failures or downtime.

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Inspection Intervals & Legal Requirements

LOLER regulations require lifting equipment on coaches to be examined at specific intervals to remain compliant and safe for use.

LOLER inspections are required:

  • Before initial use of lifting equipment at each location

  • Every 6 months for lifting equipment and accessories used to lift people

  • Every 12 months for other lifting equipment

Elite Coach Works can support operators with scheduled inspections to ensure testing is completed on time and vehicles remain fully compliant.

Contact Elite Coach Works today to arrange LOLER testing or discuss your compliance requirements.

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