Lifting Beam & Spreader Beam LOLER Inspection
LOLER inspections for lifting beams, spreader beams and lifting frames across Scotland, including structure, welds, lifting points and markings.
What duty holders need to know.
Lifting beams, spreader beams and frames are load-bearing accessories whose condition and configuration directly affect load stability. Structural damage, altered lifting points or incorrect assembly can invalidate the original capacity basis.
Each beam should be uniquely identified, marked with its safe working load and used only in the configuration covered by its design information. Repairs or alterations should be documented before re-examination.
Check the relevant HSE guidance ↗What we examine on lifting beams and frames.
The final scope depends on design, use and condition. These are the components and records commonly considered.
- Main structural members and welds
- Lifting and suspension points
- Pins, shackles and retained parts
- Adjustable or modular connections
- End stops and attachment locations
- Distortion, corrosion and cracking
- Safe working load and configuration marks
- Evidence of repair or modification
Problems the examination may identify.
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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.