LOLER Inspection Checklist — General — lolerflow.co.uk

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LOLER Inspection Checklist — General

Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (SI 1998/2307)
Working document for use during thorough examination · Not a substitute for the signed ROTE · Template by lolerflow.co.uk

Equipment Description

Asset Reference / Serial No.

Date of Examination

Competent Person

1 · Pre-Inspection

Item	Observations / Notes	Result
Previous ROTE / examination records available and reviewed		P F N/A
Previous defects noted — confirm status of any Category B repairs		P F N/A
Equipment identification: serial number, SWL marking, manufacturer plate		P F N/A
Date of manufacture (if known) and age confirmed		P F N/A
Equipment isolated / de-energised safely before examination begins		P F N/A

2 · Structural / Visual Examination

Item	Observations / Notes	Result
Main structural members — deformation, cracks, corrosion, weld integrity		P F N/A
Load-bearing pins, shafts, and fasteners — wear, security, cotter pins		P F N/A
Hook — body, latch, bearing/swivel, throat opening measurement if applicable		P F N/A
Lifting medium (rope/chain/belt) — wear, corrosion, broken wires/links, damage		P F N/A
End terminations and anchorages — security, distortion, correct assembly		P F N/A
Sheaves / pulleys / drum — groove wear, flanges, rope seating		P F N/A
Protective guards and covers — present, secure, undamaged		P F N/A
SWL markings visible and legible on equipment and all accessories		P F N/A

3 · Safety Devices and Controls

Item	Observations / Notes	Result
Upper limit switch — tested, stops travel before mechanical end		P F N/A
Lower limit switch (if fitted) — tested, function confirmed		P F N/A
Overload protection device — tested and set to correct value		P F N/A
Emergency stop — tested, stops all motion immediately		P F N/A
Brake(s) — holds rated load, no slippage, adjustment within tolerance		P F N/A
Controls — all functions operate correctly, labelled, no sticking		P F N/A

4 · Functional Test

Item	Observations / Notes	Result
All motions operated at rated load — no abnormal noise or vibration		P F N/A
Load test carried out (if applicable) — load applied:		P F N/A
No deformation, slippage, or failure observed during test		P F N/A
Equipment returned to safe condition after test		P F N/A

Pass — No defects found Equipment is safe to continue in service

Category B Defect(s) found Equipment may remain in service — repair by:

Category A Defect — Immediate Danger Equipment withdrawn from service immediately

Competent Person — Name and Signature

Date Signed

Next Examination Due