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Thorough Examination: LOLER 98 & PUWER 98

Current UK law requires all lifting equipment to have a Thorough Examination at least once a year dependant on use.

Book an examination with Masons Kings.  We are a fully accredited Thorough Examination Centre allowing us to test your machines on both LOLER 98 and PUWER 98 elements.

A Thorough Examination is required under LOLER 98 regulations (Lifting Operations Equipment Register).

It is also important for machines such as telehandlers and tractors fitted with loaders to not only get the lifting component of the machine inspected but also to have all other parts of the machine that operate the lifting element inspected under the PUWER 98 regulations (Provision and Use of Work Equipment Register).

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On a tractor loader, for example, the following lifting components are inspected under LOLER:

  • Mast
  • Chains
  • Controls
  • Hydraulic systems
  • Attachments and or side shift
  • Rating plate
  • Tile mechanism
  • Load back rest
  • Carriage
  • Forks

Under PUWER, safety critical components must undergo Thorough Examination. This includes:

  • Tyres
  • Brakes
  • Overhead guard
  • Steering
  • Seat restraints
  • Seat mounting
  • Traction system
  • Chassis
  • Counterweight
  • Safety equipment