Tail Lift LOLER Inspections: What Fleet Operators Need to Know
Tail lifts are essential for many delivery, transport and logistics businesses. They make loading and unloading goods easier, but they are also lifting equipment that needs the right examination and maintenance arrangements.
If your vehicles are fitted with tail lifts, are your Thorough Examination reports up to date?
At Mechanical Inspection Services Ltd (Mech Inspect), we provide independent LOLER Thorough Examinations to help businesses manage their lifting equipment inspection requirements.
Do tail lifts require a LOLER Thorough Examination?
Yes. Vehicle tail lifts used for work are included in the Health and Safety Executive's guidance on lifting equipment covered by LOLER.
A Thorough Examination must be carried out by a competent person at the required intervals. The applicable interval should be established through the relevant requirements and any written scheme of examination.
Remember, a Thorough Examination is not the same as routine servicing or maintenance. Both are important, and one does not replace the other.
What should you check?
If you operate vehicles fitted with tail lifts, make sure you:
Know when examinations are due. Keep track of examination dates and plan ahead.
Keep reports accessible. Make sure the relevant Thorough Examination reports can be located when needed.
Arrange maintenance separately. Follow the manufacturer's maintenance recommendations and carry out appropriate checks.
Manage your fleet records. If you operate several vehicles, a clear record of each tail lift can make compliance easier to manage.
A little forward planning can help avoid last-minute pressure and make it easier to keep track of your fleet's inspection requirements.
Arrange your tail lift inspections with Mech Inspect
At Mechanical Inspection Services Ltd, we help businesses arrange independent LOLER Thorough Examinations for lifting equipment, including vehicle tail lifts.
We recently completed Thorough Examinations on two tail lifts for Traylen Enterprises, supporting their ongoing equipment inspection requirements.
Whether you operate a small number of vehicles or manage a larger fleet, we can discuss your requirements and help you arrange suitable examinations.
Need a tail lift inspection?
📞 0330 043 3448
Further guidance: HSE – Thorough examination of lifting equipment.
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