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LOLER and PUWER software for warehouses and logistics
Forklifts, reach trucks, order pickers, conveyors and dock levellers all need inspecting on different cycles. LolerFlow tracks every one across every warehouse, so nothing runs overdue.
Forklifts and other lift trucks fall under LOLER for their lifting parts and PUWER for the rest of the truck. A forklift lifting goods needs a thorough examination at least every 12 months, and one that lifts people, such as an order picker, at least every 6 months. Conveyors, balers and dock levellers are inspected under PUWER at intervals set by risk. LolerFlow keeps all of it in one register, warehouse by warehouse.
Last updated October 2026 · Written by the LolerFlow Editorial Team · Facts checked against HSE and legislation.gov.uk
How often does warehouse equipment need inspecting?
It depends on what the equipment does. Anything that lifts people is on a 6 month cycle, other lifting equipment is on 12 months, and the rest is inspected at intervals you set by risk.
| Equipment | Rule | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Counterbalance and reach trucks | LOLER and PUWER | 12 months |
| Order pickers that lift the operator | LOLER and PUWER | 6 months |
| Slings, chains and lifting attachments | LOLER (lifting accessories) | 6 months |
| MEWPs used for high level work | LOLER and PUWER | 6 months |
| Conveyors, balers, compactors, dock levellers | PUWER Regulation 6 | Set by risk |
| Pallet racking | HSE guidance HSG76 | At least every 12 months by a competent person |
These are the standard intervals. A written scheme of examination can set different LOLER intervals, and LolerFlow follows whichever applies.
- LOLER 1998, Regulation 9, legislation.gov.uk
- PUWER 1998, Regulation 6, legislation.gov.uk
- HSE HSG76: Warehousing and storage, a guide to health and safety
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How often does a forklift need a LOLER thorough examination?
At least every 12 months if it lifts goods only. If it is used to lift people, for example an order picker that lifts the operator, it needs examining at least every 6 months. A written scheme of examination can set different intervals.
Is a forklift thorough examination LOLER or PUWER?
Both. LOLER covers the lifting parts, such as the mast, chains and forks. PUWER covers the rest of the truck, such as brakes, steering and tyres. Many companies have both done in one combined thorough examination.
Does warehouse racking need inspecting?
Yes. HSE guidance (HSG76) recommends that racking is inspected by a technically competent person at least every 12 months, with regular checks by your own staff in between. You can record these in LolerFlow with your own inspection template.
Do conveyors, balers and dock levellers need inspecting?
Yes, under PUWER, where wear or damage could make them dangerous. You set the intervals by risk, and the result of every inspection must be recorded.
Can each warehouse see only its own equipment?
Yes. Each warehouse is a site. Site managers see their own site, and head office sees every site on one dashboard.
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