LOLER
What is LOLER?
The Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 aim to ensure that lifting equipment is inspected and maintained to ensure that it is safe to use and fit for purpose. Kit must be uniquely identifiable. Thorough tests must be carried out by a competent person.
How often should arboriculture equipment be checked?
Equipment should be checked, inspected and examined by the user before use. Interim recorded inspections should be carried out by the user weekly. Thorough examinations should be carried out by a competent person, primarily:
- every 6 months for climbing equipment, including tool strops
- every 12 months for rigging equipment
- following the occurrence of exceptional circumstances (such as overloading or an incident).
How can Hi-Line Training support?
Our qualified LOLER examiners offer a full thorough LOLER examination service for arboricultural climbing and rigging equipment from our centre near Exeter.
LOLER tests are available Monday to Saturday.
You can contact us to discuss any requirements further or you can arrange to book in your kit using the button below.
Book in kitExamination prices
Climbing kit
Initial inspection: £80 plus VAT (up to 20 items)
Subsequent inspections: £70 plus VAT (up to 20 items)
Additional items are charged at £70 plus VAT per hour, chargeable in 15-minute increments
Rigging kit
Initial inspection: £80 plus VAT (up to 20 items)
Subsequent inspections: £70 plus VAT (up to 20 items)
Additional items charged at £70 plus VAT per hour, chargeable in 15-minute increments
The important bit
- To conduct tests, we will require either the previous LOLER certificate or a receipt of purchase for each item.
- Ensure all are cleaned as per the manufacturer’s instructions and that the bag is free from debris when bringing your kit to us.
- Only include items to be examined in your bag – no spikes, chainsaw parts, gloves, etc.
- Take all equipment apart and undo knots, etc.