LOLER people-lifting and accessory thorough examination checklist

Use this checklist where lifting equipment is used to lift people or where lifting accessories are used. If neither applies, do not complete the remaining equipment-specific checks.

Record the equipment or accessory identifier, description, location and whether it is lifting equipment used to lift people or a lifting accessory.

Select the category that applies to the item being checked.

Check whether a written examination scheme drawn up by a competent person specifies the examination interval for this item.

Record the interval specified by the written examination scheme, if one applies. If no scheme applies, record that the default interval is being used for this item.

Where no written examination scheme specifies a different interval, use six months for lifting equipment used to lift people and six months for lifting accessories. Do not replace a competent person's written scheme with this default.

Confirm that a written thorough-examination report is available for the identified equipment or accessory and record its report reference and examination date.

Record the report reference, examination date and the next examination date or other interval information stated in the written scheme or report.

Compare the examination date and next examination date or scheme interval with the date of this check. Confirm that the thorough examination is current for the applicable interval.

Confirm from the report or related records that the thorough examination was arranged with a competent person.

Review the report and record every defect, restriction, action or other limitation identified for the equipment or accessory. If none is identified, record that the report identifies none.

Confirm that each corrective action arising from the report has been completed, or that an outstanding action has been assigned, controlled and prevented from being overlooked.

Where the report identifies a restriction or defect, confirm that the restriction has been communicated and that the equipment or accessory is not used contrary to the report or written scheme.

Check whether any of the following has occurred since the last thorough examination: an accident or dangerous occurrence; a significant change in conditions of use; replacement of parts subject to thorough examination; or a long period of inaction.

If an additional examination trigger is identified, record the examination arranged or required and its status. Do not treat the scheduled examination as sufficient without considering the trigger.

If new parts covered by LOLER were fitted, confirm that a thorough examination was carried out before the equipment was used.

Confirm that the written thorough-examination report and records of defects, restrictions, corrective actions and additional examinations are retained with the school's equipment records.

Record the follow-up required, including any equipment or accessory that must remain unavailable for use pending examination, action or clarification.