LOLER Inspections in Leicester – Why Local Businesses Trust Fox Engineering
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 […]
5 Signs Your Workplace Safety Procedures Need a Review – Stay Compliant
5 Signs Your Workplace Safety Procedures Need a Review – Stay Compliant Introduction Workplace safety is a cornerstone of any successful business. Beyond protecting your employees, it ensures compliance with health and safety regulations, avoids costly fines, and safeguards your reputation. Regulations like LOLER (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998), PUWER (Provision and Use […]
Telehandler Inspections
Telehandler Inspections Telehandlers (telescopic handlers) are versatile and essential machines used across various industries, including agriculture and construction, for lifting, moving, and placing loads. In the UK, these machines must comply with the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER) and the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER) to ensure safety, […]
Ensuring Agricultural Safety: The Critical Role of LOLER and PUWER Inspections
Ensuring Agricultural Safety: The Critical Role of LOLER and PUWER Inspections Introduction Farming is rewarding, but working with heavy machinery comes with serious risks. Without proper inspections, even routine tasks can become dangerous. Without health and safety compliance, farms, agribusinesses, and food production facilities face increased chances of accidents, legal penalties, and operational disruptions. Is […]
Insurance Inspection — A Statutory Obligation
Insurance Inspection — A Statutory Obligation The phrase “insurance inspection” still pops up in conversations — on job sites, in maintenance meetings, and even in risk assessments. But here’s the truth: there’s no such thing anymore. It’s a historical term that has outlived its purpose. Today, what many people are calling an “insurance inspection” is […]
Supporting Mental Health – Through Volunteering: David Brickell Joins Pete Lewin Newfoundlands
Supporting Mental Health – Through Volunteering: David Brickell Joins Pete Lewin Newfoundlands. Pete Lewin Newfoundlands offer emotional support swims, education and demonstrations in water rescue, along with health and well-being seminars to individuals, schools, groups and charities in the UK and worldwide Mental Health Support with a Difference Pete Lewin Newfoundlands is renowned for using trained […]
Importance of Statutory Inspection in Medical Services
Importance of Statutory Inspection Statutory inspection is a vital element in ensuring the safety, reliability, and compliance of equipment used in medical facilities and dental practices in the UK. Under legislation such as the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER), the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER), and the Pressure […]
Why Vehicle Ramps Should Be Inspected Under LOLER
Why Vehicle Ramps Should Be Inspected Under LOLER Vehicle ramps should be inspected under the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER) because they are classified as lifting equipment. LOLER applies to all equipment used for lifting and lowering loads, including their attachments, and vehicle ramps meet this definition when they are used to […]
Importance of Statutory Inspection in Agriculture
Importance of Statutory Inspection in Agriculture The agricultural environment is one of the most dynamic and potentially hazardous sectors, demanding strict adherence to health and safety regulations. Among the key legislative frameworks in the UK designed to ensure safety in such environments are the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) 1998 and the Provision […]
The Importance of Lifting Equipment Testing and Certification
The Importance of Lifting Equipment Testing and Certification Lifting equipment is a critical component of many industries, including construction, manufacturing, transportation, and warehousing. These devices, ranging from cranes and forklifts to slings and hoists, are designed to move heavy loads efficiently. However, their use carries inherent risks, making regular testing and certification essential to ensure […]