Telehandler Inspection
Telehandlers as Lifting Equipment
Telescopic handlers count as lifting equipment under LOLER 1998. That puts them on a 12-monthly examination cycle, dropping to 6-monthly whenever a work platform or man-basket is fitted to lift people. Compact, high-reach or rotating, the duty does not change.
Our Engineer Surveyors examine them on site and report on everything that bears on safety.
Telehandler LOLER
Regulation
LOLER 1998
Telehandler lifting loads
Every 12 months
With work platform fitted
Every 6 months
Examined
On site
Report turnaround
Within 3 days
What's included
What's covered in a telehandler inspection
Boom and Wear Pads
We examine the boom sections, wear pads and the extension or retraction system. Worn boom wear pads causing excessive play are the classic telehandler finding.
Forks and Attachments
We check the forks, carriage and quick hitch for wear and cracks, along with attachments and their mountings. Worn forks and quick-hitch components are common defects.
Hydraulics
We inspect the lift, tilt and extend rams, hoses and hydraulics for leaks, and any chains or ropes in the boom where fitted. Hydraulic leaks from rams and hoses are frequent.
Load Moment System
We test the load moment indicator and overload cut-out that stop the machine tipping. A faulty or bypassed LMI is a serious fault we report at once.
Stability and Markings
We check the stabilisers, frame levelling and tyres, the controls, alarms and emergency stop, and confirm the safe working load chart and capacity markings are present and legible.
How it works
Your telehandler'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 have the telehandler and your site, and we confirm a date and a fixed quote, usually same day.
2
On-site examination
Let us have the telehandler and your site, and we confirm a date and a fixed quote, usually same day.
3
Compliant report
Let us have the telehandler and your site, and we confirm a date and a fixed quote, usually same day.
4
Reminders
Let us have the telehandler and your site, and we confirm 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
Dependable, detailed examinations from well-trained professionals who keep current with industry standards and best practice.
Responsibility
A thorough process designed to limit risk and keep your business in line with the legal and regulatory framework.
Care
Safety and compliance are at the centre of what we do. We care about your team's wellbeing and back it with proper standards.
GET IN TOUCH
Request a Quotation
Tell us what needs examining and when. 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
Common Telehandler Inspection Questions
When does a telehandler need its LOLER examination?
At least every 12 months when lifting loads, or every 6 months with a work platform or man-basket fitted to lift people. A written scheme of examination can vary this, and exceptional circumstances bring it forward.
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.
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.