Description

LOLER Test – Patient Hoists & Lifting Equipment Inspection

– Stay Compliant and Safe

If you use hoists or lifting accessories to move people, you need LOLER Testing Patient Hoists every six months. LOLER regulates lifting equipment under UK law to ensure it remains safe and fit for purpose. Regular inspections by a qualified engineer help keep users and carers safe.

What Is Included in Our LOLER Testing Patient Hoists Service?

Our certified engineers will visit you on-site and check your:

• Hoist frame, motor, and controls for wear or damage

• Slings, couplings, tracks, and hoist accessories

• Braking systems and emergency stops

• Load capacity with optional proof load testing

• Full written inspection report and compliance certificate

These checks include both visual and functional tests. Any faults are documented and action steps are clearly explained.

Why Do You Need LOLER Testing Patient Hoists?

• Keeps users and staff safer by finding issues early

• Helps you meet legal requirements and avoid liability

• Supports insurance and workplace audits with clear evidence

• Builds trust that your care equipment is properly maintained

LOLER regulations specify that any hoist used for lifting people must undergo a thorough examination every six months. Accessories such as slings must also be inspected.

Who Should Get LOLER Testing for Patient Hoists?

This vital service applies to:

• Care homes and residential care settings

• Hospitals and therapy centres

• Community equipment services

• Home users with patient hoists or stand aids

• Supported living environments where lifting equipment is used

Whether you manage a facility or care at home, LOLER Testing Patient Hoists protects everyone using the equipment.

When Should You Schedule LOLER Testing?

• Every six months for hoists and accessories

• Before first use of new equipment or after installation

• After repairs, relocation, or long periods of inactivity

• When your hoists or slings have been altered or upgraded

We can send reminders to ensure your compliance never lapses.

What Equipment Is Covered?

• Mobile hoists

• Overhead track and ceiling lifts

• Bath and pool hoists

• Sit-to-stand aids

• Slings, loops, harnesses, and fixed track systems

Our service evaluates each piece of equipment and accessory in use to ensure full coverage.

What You Get from Our Service

• On-site inspection by a qualified LOLER engineer

• Visual checks, operational testing, and optional load testing

• Full report detailing findings and next steps

• Official LOLER compliance certificate valid for six months

• Advice and demonstration of safe usage and storage

🔍 Service Summary

Quick FAQ

Is LOLER testing mandatory?
Yes—for all hoists and lifting accessories used to move people.

Who needs to carry out the test?
A LOLER-qualified and independent engineer.

What happens after inspection?
You receive a detailed report and certificate. Any faults must be fixed before reuse. We also offer a fully automated service, just ask for our inventory management services.

Why choose this service?
We deliver easy scheduling, expert engineers, full paperwork, and peace of mind.