Testing
Providing formal inspection and testing to meet Forklift statutory regulations... 
The use of all forklifts is covered under the Health & Safety regulations Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER) and PUWER 98.  Inspectors from the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) and local government authorities enforce these regulations within the United Kingdom. 


Fork Truck Express Services engineers are fully qualified and certified to carry out LOLER and PUWER examinations/testing and any subsequent and repairs to all makes and models of fork trucks and lifting equipment.  
Why Do We have do Test Equipment? 
Any forklift over 12-months old should have a 'Report of Thorough Examination'.  This is a formal inspection of the safety-related components of the equipment – a bit like an MOT inspection.  

LOLER 98 is aimed at ensuring that all lifting operations are properly planned, that lifting equipment is used in a safe manner and that, where necessary, tested/checked at regular intervals by a competent person.  

Do the Regulations Apply to Me?
If you are a sole user/self, employer, or self-employed person providing lifting equipment for use at work, or you have control of the use of lifting equipment, then the Regulations will apply to you. 
Fork Truck Express Services can fulfill your statutory LOLER examinations/testing in South Wales, Gloucestershire and Bristol areas. Contact Us today for more information.

Useful Documents

HSE - Simple Guide to LOLER 98 (PDF)
HSE - Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER) (WEB)
HSE - A Brief Guide to PUWER (PDF)