MEWP Inspection
Why MEWPs Need a 6-Monthly Examination
The defining thing about a Mobile Elevating Work Platform is that it lifts people, and LOLER 1998 treats people-lifting equipment more strictly: a thorough examination by a competent person at least every 6 months. The MEWP family takes in scissor lifts, cherry pickers and truck- or spider-mounted platforms.
Whichever you run, our Engineer Surveyors examine it on site and report on every safety-critical system.
MEWP 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 MEWP inspection
Structure and Lifting Mechanism
We examine the chassis, base frame and structure for cracks and corrosion, along with the booms, scissor stack or telescopic sections as fitted. Worn pins and bushes in the lifting structure are a common finding.
Hydraulics
We check the hydraulic rams, hoses and cylinders for leaks and confirm lift and lowering work cleanly. Hydraulic leaks affecting lift and lowering are among the faults we see most.
Controls and Emergency Systems
We test the ground and platform controls including changeover, and the emergency lowering and emergency stop. Untested or faulty emergency lowering is a defect we report often.
Platform and Fall Protection
We inspect the guardrails, toe boards and the platform or cage, and the harness anchorage points workers clip onto. Damaged guardrails or missing anchor points fail the examination.
Stability, Sensors and Markings
We check the outriggers, stabilisers and the tilt or overload sensors, and confirm the safe working load and platform capacity markings are legible. Sensors out of calibration are a recurring issue.
How it works
Your MEWP'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
Let us know the MEWP and where it is, and we lock in a date and a fixed quote, usually same day.
2
On-site examination
Let us know the MEWP and where it is, and we lock in a date and a fixed quote, usually same day.
3
Compliant report
Let us know the MEWP and where it is, and we lock in a date and a fixed quote, usually same day.
4
Reminders
Let us know the MEWP and where it is, and we lock in a date and a fixed quote, usually 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
Precise, reliable examinations from experienced professionals who keep their training up to date and follow industry best practice.
Responsibility
A methodical process that guards against risk and keeps you compliant with the legal and regulatory framework you work under.
Care
Compliance and safety underpin all we do. Your people's wellbeing comes first, and our standards leave you genuinely reassured.
GET IN TOUCH
Request a Quotation
Tell us which platforms need examining and when. We'll come back with availability and a competitive quote, usually same day.
Call us
0208 050 3958
Based in
Reading, Berkshire: serving the South of England
● Hampshire
● Oxfordshire
● Northamptonshire
● Cambridgeshire
● Surrey
● Buckinghamshire
● London
FAQ
Your MEWP Inspection Questions, Answered
How often does a MEWP need examining?
At least every 6 months, because it lifts people. A written scheme of examination may shorten that, and a fresh examination is needed after installation or anything that could compromise safety.
Are scissor lifts and cherry pickers MEWPs?
Yes. A scissor lift is the vertical type and a cherry picker is the boom type. Both lift people, so both fall on the 6-monthly LOLER interval.
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.
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.