Plant hire companies have a constant responsibility to make sure equipment is safe, compliant, and ready for use before it goes out to customers.
That means looking beyond LOLER alone. Many items of plant and work equipment may also need to be assessed under PUWER, which requires work equipment to be suitable, maintained, inspected where necessary, and safe for use.
For plant hire businesses, LOLER and PUWER inspections can apply to equipment such as:
- Excavators used for lifting
- Telehandlers
- Forklift trucks and attachments
- Lifting points and lifting accessories
- Chains, slings, shackles, hooks and eyebolts
- Hoists, winches and lifting beams
- Compressors, generators and powered equipment
- Small tools and work equipment
- Access equipment and site machinery
When equipment is hired out, customers expect it to arrive safe, compliant, documented, and ready to work. Missing inspection records, expired certification, damaged equipment, unclear tagging, or obvious defects can lead to site delays, rejected equipment, failed audits, or serious safety concerns.
Regular LOLER and PUWER inspections help plant hire companies:
- Keep hire equipment compliant
- Reduce the risk of unsafe equipment reaching site
- Identify defects before hire
- Avoid delays caused by missing paperwork
- Maintain clear inspection and maintenance records
- Support customer health and safety requirements
- Improve confidence with contractors, site managers and safety teams
- Protect the reputation of the hire business
A reliable inspection programme also helps keep your fleet organised. Equipment can be inspected, tagged, recorded, and scheduled for future checks, so you know what has passed, what has failed, what needs attention, and what is due next.
For plant hire companies, LOLER and PUWER inspections are not just paperwork. They are part of delivering a professional, dependable hire service and making sure equipment leaves the yard in a safe and suitable condition.
Need LOLER and PUWER inspections for your plant hire equipment?
We provide on-site inspections, thorough examinations, clear reports, defect advice, and reminder support to help keep your hire fleet compliant, safe, and ready for work throughout Newcastle, Durham & Sunderland.
