LOLER equipment guide

Gantry & Goliath Crane LOLER Inspection

Gantry and goliath crane LOLER inspections across Scotland, covering structure, rails, hoists, controls, limits and load path.

Inspection basis

What duty holders need to know.

Gantry and goliath cranes transfer loads through legs, wheels or fixed rails as well as the bridge and hoist. Alignment, travel stops, rail condition and structural joints matter alongside the conventional hoist components.

The operator should provide safe access, isolate the crane where required and make previous reports, repairs and modification records available to the competent person.

Check the relevant HSE guidance ↗
Examination scope

What we examine on gantry and goliath cranes.

The final scope depends on design, use and condition. These are the components and records commonly considered.

  • Bridge, legs and structural joints
  • Rails, wheels and end stops
  • Hoist, trolley and brakes
  • Ropes, chains, hooks and blocks
  • Travel and lifting limits
  • Pendant or remote controls
  • Electrical supply and isolation
  • Safe working load and identification
Typical findings

Problems the examination may identify.

  • Rail wear or poor alignment
  • Damaged travel stops
  • Loose structural fixings
  • Hoist rope or chain defects
  • Limit-switch faults
  • Weather corrosion on outdoor cranes

Book a gantry and goliath cranes inspection

Tell us what equipment you operate, where it is and when it is due. We will confirm the right inspection scope and arrange a practical site date.

FAQs

Gantry and goliath cranes inspection FAQs

Are the rails included in a gantry crane examination?
Where the crane travels on rails and safe use depends on their condition and alignment, they form part of the lifting installation and should be included in the agreed scope.
Do outdoor cranes need shorter intervals?
They may. Weather, corrosion and intensive use can justify more frequent examination under a risk-based written scheme.
Can maintenance and examination happen on the same shutdown?
They can be coordinated to reduce disruption, provided the examination remains objective and its scope is not confused with the maintenance work.