LOLER Inspections in Leicester – Why Local Businesses Trust Fox Engineering
If your business in Leicester or surrounding counties within the Midlands uses any type of lifting equipment, from forklift trucks to vehicle tail lifts, then you’ve probably heard the term LOLER. But what exactly does it mean—and how can you stay compliant?
At Fox Engineering Safety and Compliance, we work with businesses across Leicester and the wider Midlands area to help them meet their LOLER 1998 obligations with ease, clarity, and complete peace of mind.
What is LOLER?
LOLER stands for the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998. It’s UK legislation designed to ensure that all lifting equipment used at work is:
Strong and stable enough for the intended load
Positioned and installed correctly
Clearly marked with safe working loads
Subject to regular thorough examinations by a competent person
LOLER applies to all businesses and organisations whose employees use lifting equipment. This includes everything from builders using hoists to warehouses operating forklifts.
Who Needs a LOLER Inspection?
If your business owns or operates:
Forklift trucks
Cranes or hoists
Passenger or goods lifts
Lifting accessories like chains, slings, or shackles
MEWPs (Mobile Elevating Work Platforms)
Excavators with lifting capability
Vehicle tail lifts
Telehandlers
Loader
Dumb Waiters
…then LOLER applies to you.
Leicester LOLER Services – What We Offer
Fox Engineering offers specialist LOLER inspection services in Leicester and throughout Leicestershire. Here’s what you can expect:
Fully compliant Reports of Thorough Examination (RoTE)
Fast response times – we aim for 24 to 48 hours
Access to your certificates anytime via our secure online portal
Professional advice from qualified engineers
Flexible scheduling to minimise downtime
How Often Do You Need a LOLER Inspection?
LOLER requires inspections at regular intervals:
Every 6 months for equipment lifting people or accessories
Every 12 months for general lifting equipment
Or at intervals determined by a competent person
Not sure where you stand? We’ll assess your setup and recommend the correct schedule so you can stay compliant without stress.
Why Choose Fox Engineering in Leicester and the Midlands?
✅ Local and reliable – based near Leicester with national capability
✅ Transparent pricing with no hidden extras
✅ Experienced engineers who understand real business needs
✅ Access to an online portal to manage your compliance easily
✅ Trusted by companies large and small