Boom Lift Inspection
Boom Lifts Under LOLER
A boom lift is a MEWP built to reach up and out, on an articulated or telescopic boom. Because it lifts people, LOLER 1998 puts it on the stricter cycle: a thorough examination by a competent person at least every 6 months.
We examine self-propelled booms on site, from compact articulating machines to large telescopic units, and report on every safety-critical system.
Boom Lift LOLER
Regulation
LOLER 1998
Lifting people
Every 6 months
After exceptional events
Re-examined
Examined
On site
Report turnaround
Within 3 days
What's included
What's covered in a boom lift inspection
Boom Sections and Pivots
We examine the boom sections, knuckles, pivot pins and bushes for cracks, wear and play, and the extension system and wear pads on telescopic booms. Worn pivot pins and wear pads are among the most common findings.
Turntable and Slew
We check the turntable, slew ring and its bolts, and the slew drive and brake. Play in the slew ring and loose slew ring bolts are serious defects we report at once.
Hydraulics
We inspect the lift, extend and jib cylinders, hoses and holding valves for leaks, and confirm the boom holds position under load without creeping.
Platform and Fall Protection
We examine the platform, guardrails, entry gate and harness anchor points, and the platform levelling system. Levelling out of adjustment and damaged guardrails are defects we regularly flag.
Sensors, Controls and Markings
We test the tilt alarm, load and envelope sensing, the ground and platform controls, emergency lowering and stop, then confirm the safe working load and platform capacity markings are legible.
How it works
Your boom lift's LOLER examination, start to finish
Every scheme your equipment is required to meet under UK regulation carried out by accredited engineers and backed by compliant reports.
1
Book
Tell us the machine and where it's working, and we confirm a date and a fixed quote, usually same day.
2
On-site examination
A competent Engineer Surveyor attends site and examines the boom lift thoroughly against LOLER.
3
Compliant report
Within three days you get your report of thorough examination, with every defect and timescale listed.
4
Reminders
We track the 6-monthly due date and remind you before the next examination falls due.
OUR STANDARDS
Engineering inspections where safety comes first
We take our responsibilities seriously, upholding the highest standards of professionalism, quality and safety across every aspect of our operations.
Quality Assurance
Detailed examinations of booms, slew and sensors from skilled Engineer Surveyors who keep pace with current best practice.
Responsibility
A disciplined process that keeps every machine on its 6-monthly cycle and your business on the right side of LOLER.
Care
The people in the basket are trusting the machine with their lives, so we examine it with that firmly in mind.
GET IN TOUCH
Request a Quotation
Tell us which boom lifts need examining and when, and we'll confirm availability and a competitive quote, usually the same day.
Call us
0208 050 3958
Based in
Reading, Berkshire: serving the South of England
● Hampshire
● Oxfordshire
● Northamptonshire
● Cambridgeshire
● Surrey
● Buckinghamshire
● London
FAQ
Boom Lift Inspections: What People Ask
How often does a boom lift need a LOLER examination?
At least every 6 months, as with any platform that lifts people. A written scheme of examination can shorten that, and an overload, collision or major repair calls for an extra examination.
Is a boom lift the same as a cherry picker?
They overlap. Both are boom-type MEWPs, but boom lift usually means a self-propelled articulated or telescopic machine used on site, while cherry picker often refers to vehicle or trailer-mounted platforms. The 6-monthly LOLER examination applies to all of them.
What's the difference between an articulated and a telescopic boom?
An articulated boom has knuckles that let it reach up and over obstacles, while a telescopic boom extends in a straight line for maximum reach. We examine both, including the extension system and wear pads on telescopic machines.
Do I legally need a LOLER examination?
If your business owns, operates or controls lifting equipment, then yes. LOLER 1998 makes it your legal duty to have it thoroughly examined by a competent person and to keep the resulting report.
Do you carry out examinations on site?
Yes. Our Engineer Surveyors come to your premises across Berkshire and the surrounding counties, and we issue reports promptly.