LOLER Inspection & Thorough Examination in Lancashire

Yes. Aerospace manufacturing facilities across Lancashire — including BAE Systems at Warton and Samlesbury, Safran Nacelles at Heasandford in Burnley, and precision engineering firms across Preston, Blackburn, and the M65 corridor — use heavy-lift overhead cranes, precision jib cranes, and specialist lifting rigs for handling aircraft structures, wing components, and engine nacelles. These all require thorough examinations under LOLER 1998 at intervals not exceeding 12 months for goods lifting, reducing to every 6 months for any crane or hoist where the operator is lifted as part of the operation. Lifting accessories — chains, slings, shackles, and eyebolts — used in aerospace component handling must be examined every 6 months regardless of use frequency. Safe-Lee provides LOLER inspections across the full Lancashire county area.

Fork lift trucks, reach trucks, and dock levellers at Lancashire distribution centres — including those at Burnley Bridge Business Park, Roman Way in Preston, and Whitebirk Industrial Estate in Blackburn — must be thoroughly examined by a competent person at least every 12 months under LOLER 1998. Where any lifting equipment is used to lift or carry people, the interval reduces to every 6 months. Lifting accessories — chains, slings, shackles, and eyebolts — must be examined every 6 months regardless of how frequently the item is used. Safe-Lee covers all major distribution and manufacturing sites across Lancashire.