LOLER Inspections for Schools in Berkshire & Surrey
Certified Lifting Equipment Examinations for School Lifts, Hoists & Access Equipment
What School Equipment Requires LOLER Inspection?
Schools have a legal duty under the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER) to ensure lifting equipment is thoroughly examined at regular intervals. This applies to equipment used to lift people or loads within educational environments. We specialise in compliance inspections for primary schools, secondary schools, academies and SEN schools.
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Common School Equipment Requiring LOLER:
Passenger & Platform Lifts
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Disabled access lifts
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Platform lifts
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Passenger lifts
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Pool Hoists
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Hydrotherapy pool hoists
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Changing room hoists
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Mobile lifting hoists
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Ceiling Track Hoists
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SEN schools
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Specialist care units
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Therapy rooms
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Stage & Hall Equipment
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Stage lifting systems
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Suspended lighting rigs
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Hoists in assembly halls
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Kitchen & Facilities
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Goods lifts / dumbwaiters
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Service lifts
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Site Equipment
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Forklifts (if used)
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Scissor lifts
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MEWPs
Safe, Compliant & DBS-Checked Engineers
All inspections are carried out by fully qualified engineers who are:
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Enhanced DBS checked
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Fully insured
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Compliant with safeguarding procedures
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Experienced in school environments
We understand the importance of safeguarding and always operate with discretion and minimal disruption to pupils and staff.
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Professional, respectful and safety-focused
Areas we cover
We provide LOLER inspections for primary schools, secondary schools, academies and SEN schools across Berkshire, Surrey and surrounding areas.
Bracknell
Ascot
Crowthorne
Wokingham
Binfield
Warfield
Windsor
Reading
Slough
Henley
Eton
Farnborough
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Aldershot
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Farnham
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Guildford
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Woking
If your school is located in Berkshire, Surrey or surrounding areas, contact us to confirm coverage.
School LOLER FAQs
How often do school lifts need LOLER inspection?
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6 months (equipment lifting people)
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12 months (lifting goods only)
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After major repairs or installation
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After exceptional circumstances
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Do pool hoists require LOLER examination?
Yes. Any equipment used to lift pupils or staff must be thoroughly examined every 6 months.
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Are your engineers DBS checked?
Yes. All engineers hold enhanced DBS certification and are fully insured.
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Can inspections be carried out during term time?
Yes. We work flexibly to minimise disruption and can schedule around school hours where required. Alternatively, we can offer school holiday dates too.
Book Your School LOLER Inspection Today
Ensure your school remains compliant, certified and safe.