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Rapid Inspection Completion

Complete a full LOLER thorough examination in under 5 minutes on site. No paper, no re-entry, no back-office admin. Report ready the moment you submit.

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❌ The old way
Paper form on site, handwriting in poor light
Back to office to type up report
Print, scan, email to client
File paper copy in cabinet
Chase client for signature
Re-enter data if form lost
✓ With Lolerflow
Open app on phone, guided form
Complete on site in 3–5 minutes
Submit, report auto-generated
Certificate live in client portal
Client self-serves, no chasing
All data stored, searchable, permanent

Where the time savings come from

1
Guided form, no missed fields
Every Schedule 1 field is pre-structured. Inspectors tap through a logical flow rather than hunting across a paper form. Mandatory fields are enforced, you cannot submit an incomplete report.
2
Photos attached in-app
Photograph defects directly from the inspection form. Photos are automatically linked to the asset record, no emailing files to yourself, no renaming.
3
Zero re-entry
Asset details, client name, equipment type, SWL, all pre-populated from the asset register. The inspector only enters new information: the examination findings.
4
Report generated on submit
No typing up. No formatting. The Schedule 1-compliant PDF is produced the moment you submit. The client has it before you've left the car park.

Why inspection speed matters for LOLER compliance businesses

An experienced LOLER inspector can assess 15 to 30 pieces of lifting equipment per day depending on equipment type, site layout, and travel time. At the upper end, a sling-heavy site with hundreds of lifting accessories might require even more individual assessments in a single visit. The examination itself, the physical assessment of the equipment, cannot be shortened without compromising the quality of the inspection and potentially the legal standing of the report. But the time spent on paperwork, report formatting, data entry, and emailing certificates absolutely can be.

For inspection companies running on tight margins, back-office administration time is dead time. An inspector who spends 45 minutes each evening typing up handwritten notes is not doing inspections. That time has a direct cost, either in overtime, in limiting daily inspection capacity, or in delaying report delivery to clients. Lolerflow eliminates back-office admin entirely: the examination report is generated at the moment of submission, on site, while the inspector still has the equipment in front of them.

Importantly, speed does not come at the cost of compliance. LOLER Regulation 10 and Schedule 1 specify exactly what a thorough examination report must contain. Lolerflow's guided inspection form enforces every mandatory field, the inspection cannot be submitted with missing data. The speed gain comes from eliminating data re-entry, not from cutting corners on the examination itself.

Benefits for inspection companies

More inspections per day
With zero report write-up time, inspectors can take on more jobs in the same working hours, increasing revenue without increasing headcount.
Pre-populated asset data
Equipment type, SWL, serial number, client details, all pulled from the asset register automatically. The inspector only enters what is different: the examination findings.
Smart defect logging
Cat A, B, and C defects are classified directly in the form. Repair deadlines, HSE notification requirements, and defect descriptions are captured in structured fields, not free-text notes that need tidying up later.
Fully compliant reports, always
Fast inspections still produce complete Schedule 1 reports. The mandatory field enforcement means a 4-minute inspection produces the same legally compliant output as a 20-minute paper form, just without the follow-up admin.

Where rapid inspection makes the biggest difference

High-volume lifting accessory inspections benefit most. A distribution warehouse with 300 slings, chains, and shackles requires individual examination of each item. On paper, this means 300 separate forms to complete and type up. With Lolerflow, each accessory has a QR code label, the inspector scans it, the asset record opens, they complete the guided form in under two minutes, and the report is generated instantly. For a 300-item accessory inspection, this difference can save three to four hours of admin per session.

Construction sites with multiple MEWPs, overhead cranes, and crane accessories are another high-volume use case. Inspection companies contracted to manage all lifting equipment on a large construction site might inspect dozens of assets in a single visit. The ability to complete each inspection in 3–5 minutes and have certificates immediately available for the principal contractor, rather than waiting for typed-up reports the following day, is a material competitive advantage.

Port operators and ship chandlers conducting cargo gear inspections face similar pressures: large numbers of diverse assets, tight vessel turnaround schedules, and the need for certificates before a ship can sail. Lolerflow's rapid inspection capability means the competent person can complete all examinations during the vessel's port call and have certificates available before departure.

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How long does a LOLER inspection take with Lolerflow?+
Most inspectors complete a standard thorough examination in 3–5 minutes using Lolerflow, compared to 15–20 minutes on paper forms that then require typing up back in the office. For high-volume inspection companies, this typically saves 2–3 hours per day.
Does faster inspection mean lower quality?+
No. Lolerflow guides inspectors through every mandatory Schedule 1 field, nothing can be skipped. Speed comes from eliminating re-entry: you capture data once on site and the report is generated automatically. The inspection itself takes the same time; the paperwork disappears.
Can I add photos to an inspection?+
Yes. You can attach photos directly from your phone camera to any inspection. Photos are stored against the asset record and included in the examination report. Particularly useful for documenting defects or borderline condition assessments.
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