LOLER Testing
LOLER Testing in the East Midlands
LOLER testing refers to the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998, a UK law requiring all lifting equipment (including passenger lifts) to be regularly inspected to ensure it is safe, compliant, and fit for use. For organisations using equipment such as hoists, slings, and lift systems, LOLER inspections are a legal requirement designed to protect staff, residents, and the public.
Under LOLER, lifting equipment must undergo a thorough examination by a competent person at least every 6 months (or in line with a written scheme of examination). This includes detailed checks on safety-critical components, wear and tear, load-bearing parts, and overall operation. Passenger and platform lifts are also subject to LOLER regulations, requiring regular thorough examinations to ensure they remain safe, reliable, and fully compliant. Failure to comply can result in serious safety risks, invalid insurance, and potential legal action. That’s why businesses across healthcare, facilities management, and property sectors rely on trusted providers to keep their equipment fully compliant.
At Bridge Lifts, we provide expert LOLER testing in Nottingham, Derby, Leicester, and across the wider East Midlands, covering both care equipment and lifts. Our engineers carry out comprehensive on-site inspections, including thorough examinations of lifts in line with LOLER requirements, helping you stay compliant while minimising disruption. With clear reporting and certification provided, you can be confident your equipment is safe, legal, and ready for use.
Nursing Homes
We are proud to support care homes across the East Midlands, providing expert lift maintenance, lift repairs, and the services of qualified lift engineers to ensure all lifts and lifting equipment remain fully compliant and safe for residents
Estate Management
We work closely with estate management companies and account managers to simplify commercial lift servicing, manage lift maintenance contracts, and ensure all legally required inspections are completed by a trusted lift company across their buildings.
LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
Under the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER), care homes must meet the following legal requirements:
Thorough examination & inspection:
All lifting equipment, including hoists and slings, must be thoroughly examined by a competent person at least every 6 months (or more frequently if specified by the manufacturer).
Maintenance:
Equipment must be kept in a safe working condition, with any defects identified during inspections repaired promptly.
Record keeping:
Written reports of all inspections, testing, and maintenance must be maintained and made available for regulatory inspection.
Safe operation:
Lifting equipment must only be used by staff who are properly trained and competent.
Risk assessment:
Employers must assess and manage risks, ensuring all lifting operations are planned and carried out safely.
Failure to comply with LOLER can result in serious safety risks, enforcement action, fines, or prosecution. Regular inspections and accurate documentation are essential to maintaining compliance and protecting both residents and staff.
Who We Are
We’re a family-run business and take pride in providing friendly, personal service alongside high professional standards. Our team of fully insured, DBS-checked, certified engineers, including our trusted Ilkeston lift engineers, have years of hands-on experience working in various high-traffic environments, so we understand the challenges our clients face and how to support them effectively.
Based in the East Midlands, we’ve grown from our local roots in Ilkeston to support customers nationwide, while still keeping that close, personal approach. Whether we’re working locally or further afield, we focus on delivering reliable, straightforward solutions tailored to each setting.
At the heart of Bridge Lifts is a simple approach – be approachable, be dependable, and do the job properly. That’s why so many care providers and estate management companies trust our Ilkeston lift engineers to keep their equipment safe, compliant, and running smoothly with minimal disruption.
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WHY CHOOSE BRIDGE LIFTS
Looking for a new lifting solution? Look no further. We offer bespoke, cost-effective, and efficient solutions for all projects, budgets, and requirements.
Passenger Lifts
We provide reliable passenger lift maintenance, servicing and repairs across Nottingham, Derby, Leicester and the wider East Midlands. From planned preventative maintenance to 24/7 breakdown support and complete lift modernisation, our experienced engineers help keep passenger lifts safe, compliant and operating efficiently.
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Goods and Service Lifts
From goods lifts and service lifts to dumbwaiters, Bridge Lifts UK Ltd provides professional lift maintenance, servicing and repairs across Nottingham, Derby, Leicester and the wider East Midlands. Furthermore, our experienced lift engineers provide reliable solutions designed to keep your equipment safe, efficient and fully operational.
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Mobility Lifts
Bridge Lifts UK Ltd provides professional servicing, maintenance and repairs for mobility lifting equipment across Nottingham, Derby, Leicester and the wider East Midlands. We support care homes, hospitals and private care settings with reliable maintenance for mobility lifts, hoists and other lifting equipment. Furthermore, out experienced engineers help keep essential equipment safe, reliable and ready for everyday use.
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"Our goods lift is well over 30 years old and was giving us lots of problems, which were causing major issues with our production, as this is a major part of our production system. Bridge Lifts quoted a very reasonable price for a full refurbishment of the lift, which was carried out on time with minimum disruption to our production, in a very professional manner and to a very high standard. We have now been running the lift for over 9 months with no issues. We are very delighted with the lift and have put Bridge lifts on a maintenance contract for ongoing service and maintenance of this lift".
"Having used a national lift service company in the past, which was a negative experience overall, it is a great improvement to have the services of a local family company to service and maintain our lifts".
"The team at Bridge Lifts have been servicing our lifts across multiple sites, including luxury accommodation blocks and corporate offices, all to an exceptional standard. Pleasure to deal with, highly recommended!"
"Bridge Lifts have been a long-standing trusted contractor with Rushcliffe Care Group Limited, the quality of service, reliability and value for money is first rate. Great team and great service!"