Crane Inspection
Thorough Examination of Cranes
Cranes carry some of the heaviest risk on any site, and the regulations reflect that. A mobile crane, overhead travelling crane or gantry crane counts as lifting equipment under LOLER 1998, so a competent person has to examine it thoroughly at least once every 12 months, confirm the safe working load is marked, and issue a written report.
We send an Engineer Surveyor to your premises to do exactly that, working through every safety-critical component and telling you plainly what is sound and what needs putting right.
Crane LOLER
Regulation
LOLER 1998
Crane lifting loads
Every 12 months
Lifting people (man-basket)
Every 6 months
Examined
On site
Report turnaround
Within 3 days
What's included
What's covered in a crane inspection
Structure and Load Path
We examine the jib or boom, chassis and structural welds for cracks, corrosion and distortion, the things that carry every lift. Cracking around structural welds is one of the faults we most often pick up.
Hooks, Ropes and Chains
We check the hooks, shackles and load-bearing attachments for wear and deformation, and the wire ropes, chains and sheaves for broken wires, kinking and corrosion. Hooks stretched beyond their limits and damaged ropes are common findings.
Brakes and Hoisting Mechanism
We inspect the brakes, clutches and the hoisting mechanism that holds and controls the load. Worn brake linings that let the load creep are a frequent and serious defect.
Safety Devices
We test the limit switches, overload protection and anti-two-block devices that stop a lift going wrong. We regularly find these faulty or bypassed, which we flag at once.
Hydraulics, Outriggers and Markings
We check the hydraulic system, rams and hoses for leaks, the outriggers, stabilisers and tyres or tracks, and confirm the safe working load markings and rating plate are present and legible.
How it works
Your crane'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
Send us the crane and your site address, and we confirm a date and a fixed price, usually the same day.
2
On-site examination
Send us the crane and your site address, and we confirm a date and a fixed price, usually the same day.
3
Compliant report
Send us the crane and your site address, and we confirm a date and a fixed price, usually the same day.
4
Reminders
Send us the crane and your site address, and we confirm a date and a fixed price, usually the same day.
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
Thorough, dependable examinations carried out by skilled Engineer Surveyors who train continually and keep pace with current best practice.
Responsibility
A disciplined examination process that manages risk and keeps your operation on the right side of its legal and regulatory duties.
Care
Safety sits behind every decision we make. We care about the people around your equipment, and our standards give you real peace of mind.
GET IN TOUCH
Request a Quotation
Let us know what needs 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
Crane Inspection FAQs
How often does a crane need a LOLER examination?
At least once every 12 months where the crane lifts loads. If it is used to lift people, or your written scheme of examination calls for it sooner, the interval drops to 6 months. A fresh examination is also due after installation or any event that could affect safety.
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.
What's the difference between LOLER and PUWER?
LOLER deals with the lifting side of your equipment, while PUWER covers it as work equipment more broadly. Plenty of machines need both, and we carry out PUWER examinations too.
What happens if equipment fails the examination?
Your report sets out every defect and how serious it is. Anything that poses an immediate danger is reported at once, so the equipment can be taken out of use until it is put right.
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.