Lifting equipment pre-use check (LOLER)

Equipment reference and location confirmed *

Safe working load (SWL) marked and legible *

Report of thorough examination in date *

Six months for accessories and equipment lifting people, twelve months otherwise, or as the examination scheme sets.

Date of the last thorough examination

Hooks: no deformation, cracks, wear or opening of the throat; safety catch works *

Chains, wire ropes and slings: no stretched links, broken wires, cuts, kinks, corrosion or burns *

Shackles, eyebolts and fittings: correct pins, no distortion

Structure and anchor points sound, no cracks or loose fixings *

Brakes hold the load with no drift *

Limit switches and overload protection operate

Controls labelled and return to neutral; emergency stop works *

Area clear, ground or floor suitable, lift planned *

Defects found (equipment taken out of use if any critical item failed)

Photo of any defect

Operator signature *