Platform Lift Inspection
Why Platform Lifts Are Examined Every 6 Months
A platform lift carries people, usually wheelchair users, between levels, so LOLER 1998 puts it on the 6-monthly thorough examination cycle that applies to all people-lifting equipment. Vertical or inclined, enclosed or open, the requirement is the same.
Our Engineer Surveyors examine platform lifts in offices, shops, schools and public buildings, and report clearly on everything that bears on safety.
Platform 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 platform lift inspection
Gates, Doors and Interlocks
We check the landing gates or doors, their locks and the interlocks that stop the platform moving with a gate open. Faulty or bypassed interlocks are a serious and common finding.
Drive System
We examine the drive, whether screw and nut, rope, chain or hydraulic, for wear and leaks. A worn drive nut or safety nut is one of the defects we most often report.
Safety Edges and Sensors
We test the safety edges, under-platform sensors and obstruction detection that stop the lift when something is in the way.
Emergency Lowering and Alarm
We check the manual or emergency lowering, the emergency stop and the alarm or communication device, so a user is never left stranded.
Platform, Structure and Markings
We inspect the platform, ramps, guide rails and enclosure for damage and wear, and confirm the rated load and maximum number of users are clearly marked.
How it works
Your platform 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 about the lift and the building, and we confirm a date and a fixed quote, usually same day.
2
On-site examination
A competent Engineer Surveyor attends and examines the platform lift thoroughly against LOLER.
3
Compliant report
Within three days you get your report of thorough examination, with any defects and timescales.
4
Reminders
We track the 6-monthly due date and remind you before the next examination comes round.
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
Careful examinations of drives, interlocks and safety edges from Engineer Surveyors who stay current with best practice.
Responsibility
A structured process that keeps your access lift on its 6-monthly cycle and your building compliant.
Care
These lifts are often someone's only way between floors, so we examine them with that in mind.
GET IN TOUCH
Request a Quotation
Tell us about the platform lift and when suits, 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
Platform Lift Inspection FAQs
How often does a platform lift need a LOLER examination?
At least every 6 months, because it lifts people. A written scheme of examination can shorten that, and an examination is also due after installation, major repair or anything that could affect safety.
Does LOLER apply to a platform lift used by the public?
Where the lift is provided at a workplace, LOLER applies. Where it is mainly used by visitors or the public, the HSE still expects it to be thoroughly examined to the same standard, so the 6-monthly examination is the safe approach either way.
Do inclined platform lifts and stairlifts count?
Yes. Inclined platform lifts and stairlifts provided at work lift people, so they need the same 6-monthly thorough examination as a vertical platform lift.
Is our maintenance visit the same as a LOLER examination?
No. Routine maintenance keeps the lift running, but LOLER needs a separate thorough examination by a competent person, with its own report. One does not replace the other.
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.